Problem: I have been to La Bocca about 6 times, and each time this place has been very good. I have tried several pizzas, several salads, the antipasto plate, and the bruschetta. All have been really tasty. So I went here tonight with the BF before we went to see Stephen Hawking for his birthday (the BF's, not SH's). We went for happy hour, intending to just get a bruschetta plank, but ended up being super hungry and getting a bunch of food. We were seated right away, which was nice. For happy hour, all wine and beer by the glass is half off. We ordered some wine, I got the Riesling and he got the pinot grigio. I really liked the riesling and he liked the pinot, but I wasn't a fan. To each his own though. So we ordered the bruschetta plank with the prosciutto, fig, and mascarpone, the tomato, mozz, basil, and balsamic, the pulled pork and peston, and the garlic, arugula, and goat cheese. They were all excellent. So in comparison to Postino, I'd say these are on par (with the tomato and mozz one being way better here). Plus we didn't have to wait forever for the food. Each piece of bruschetta is smaller than the ones at postino though. We ended up ordering a margherita pizza. This was so good, it was exactly what I expect in a good margherita pizza. It had whole leaves of basil and the mozz clearly came from a ball of cheese and not shredded cheese. It all tasted really fresh. I thought this pizza was much better than the Marg. I got at Classic Italian Pizza a few weeks ago. The crust was a lot less burnt and the toppings tasted fresher. Then, cuz it's the BF's Bday, we got an order of tiramisu. Mmmmm this was so good! The tiramisu did not have an overwhelming alcohol flavor, but a very light coffee flavor that was very tasty. It had a really good sized piece of tiramisu with two little wafers in it and some chocolate sauce and raspberry sauce on the side. It was excellent! This was one of the best meals I've had in awhile, and I don't know if it was the wine, but this was also the best meal I've had at La Bocca.
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Problem: I had dinner at Fleming's after work last night. I'm a regular there so this review will probably lean more towards the bigger picture than just one visit. I remember eating at a Fleming's in Nashville when I was in college. It was the first and only time I'd been to one before they opened in Charlotte and I remembered it being the best steakhouse meal I'd ever had. When I heard they were opening one here, I was stoked. Needless to say we started going there not long after they first opened (I think it was 2008 but don't hold me to that) and have been going regularly ever since. I've done the steakhouse circuit - Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille, Sullivan's, Morton's - but Fleming's to me is just nicer than all of them. It's not as stuffy as Ruth's Chris or Morton's and the food is better. It's classier than Sullivan's, and, well, I just never really liked Capital Grille at all. Maybe I'm picky. The ambiance at Fleming's is lovely. It's an easy place to relax. There have been times I didn't even realize the restaurant had gotten busy because I was happily nestled in my own booth, absorbed in the food and conversation. The lighting is dim, but not so dim you can't read the menu. Dark, rich wood adorns the booths and walls, giving the restaurant a sort of classic look. And the service? What can I say about the service? Our usual server is Azer and he is always so welcoming and seems genuinely happy to see us. He's attentive and spot-on with everything and every experience is relaxed and enjoyable. Tom and Jared, two of the managers, are equally welcoming and friendly, always stopping by to say hello and catch up. They make eating at Fleming's feel like visiting friends instead of just being an anonymous restaurant patron, which always makes me want to go back. I've made my way around the menu from the delicious filets to the sea bass that is frequently a special, to the small plates (the short ribs are my favorite on that list) to the king crab legs. You really just can't go wrong with this menu. Last night I had the petite filet with the mushroom risotto and it was delightful. Sometimes I treat myself to the chocolate lava cake for dessert, which is one of the best things I've ever tasted. The combination of gooey chocolate cake and the liquidy hot fudge with vanilla ice cream is just to die for. Their after-work happy hour bar menu is great, too. It's more casual, the star of which is a cheeseburger and fries. I've sat at the bar and had the burger on several occasions and it was delicious. Very juicy and slightly peppery for a little extra flavor. It's a fun bar atmosphere, too, if you're looking for a place to chill after a long work day. Sometimes it's a nice, informal way to enjoy my favorite restaurant without doing the full dining room experience. All in all, Fleming's is just a fantastic restaurant with great food, spot-on service and an enjoyable atmosphere. They've created such an enjoyable experience that I can only keep going back time and time again.
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