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Teresa

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Is Borago really "fine dining'? I guess I need to know how the original poster defines that as, IMO, there aren't many fine dining establishments around.
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hmmmm.. I think I understand what you are saying here Indigo J. I would like to add that we are a unique community with many kinds of fine dining experiences. so, let's talk fine dining in an untraditional sense.for one, many love borago because it is precisely that. fine dining in a casual atmosphere. plus, its just such a comfortable and funn place to relax and enjoy the experience of great food we know we love and keep coming back for. its a unique place where people love going back and back and back because the food is outstanding and because it is comfortable, and feels just right. it can be noisy too - but only adds to the atmosphere. also, the people working here make us feel so welcome, and like part of the family. very great place to have in SoWal. It has become an important gathering place and we could not live without it. FINE it is. Fine dining is definitely found at D&K. we all know this first hand! and you can dine on scrumptious seafood and steak in the small private Ann Rice room overlooking the gulf. Fleming's may be a chain, but it is a fine dining experience if there ever was one in SoWal. romantic. makes me feel like I'm on vacation in a city somewhere far away. Onano - fine dining in a warm & romantic/intimate atmosphere. love love love the food and wine experience here. Many are loving Fire - I've only been for lunch. didn't knock my socks off. need to go for dinner. but if these guys are out of NO, then I totally believe they are fine. Bistro Bijou - Baytowne Wharf. a lovely place and quite fine. We are so fortunate to have such a great number of fine dining establishments in SoWal. Especially as they are each unique and can't be replicated in another town.. it just wouldn't be the same. (except the chains of course... but Flemings... yummmm).
 
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hmmmm.. I think I understand what you are saying here Indigo J. I would like to add that we are a unique community with many kinds of fine dining experiences. so, let's talk fine dining in an untraditional sense.for one, many love borago because it is precisely that. fine dining in a casual atmosphere. plus, its just such a comfortable and funn place to relax and enjoy the experience of great food we know we love and keep coming back for. its a unique place where people love going back and back and back because the food is outstanding and because it is comfortable, and feels just right. it can be noisy too - but only adds to the atmosphere. also, the people working here make us feel so welcome, and like part of the family. very great place to have in SoWal. It has become an important gathering place and we could not live without it. FINE it is. Fine dining is definitely found at D&K. we all know this first hand! and you can dine on scrumptious seafood and steak in the small private Ann Rice room overlooking the gulf. Fleming's may be a chain, but it is a fine dining experience if there ever was one in SoWal. romantic. makes me feel like I'm on vacation in a city somewhere far away. Onano - fine dining in a warm & romantic/intimate atmosphere. love love love the food and wine experience here. Many are loving Fire - I've only been for lunch. didn't knock my socks off. need to go for dinner. but if these guys are out of NO, then I totally believe they are fine. Bistro Bijou - Baytowne Wharf. a lovely place and quite fine. We are so fortunate to have such a great number of fine dining establishments in SoWal. Especially as they are each unique and can't be replicated in another town.. it just wouldn't be the same. (except the chains of course... but Flemings... yummmm).

Totally agree, Tootsie - we have many great restaurants that serve amazing food - I didn't say otherwise. I said, IMO, we don't have many "fine dining establishements". Most restaurants in SoWal would be catagorized as "upscale casual", not "fine dining".

I guess a better explanation of what I would consider "fine dining" are those restaurants ranked highly in the Zagat guide or a coveted ranking in the Michelin Guide, or who have received AAA Four or Five Diamond status - all of which are standards used in the industry. I forgot Criollas - I believe it has been given Diamond status.

she says that fine dining doesn't exist in sowal.

And I absolutely didn't say that either - I said there are not many fine dining establishments.
 
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Fine dining to me is being surrounded by fine people and good food. :wave:

I'll drink to that! Some of the best dining experiences I've had have been at places none would consider "fine dining." Good food, prepared with care, and shared with people you love, beats dinner at a fancy restaurant any day.
 

Teresa

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Yes...as signified by the arrival of such upscale chains like...Flemings (located in Atlanta).

yes, and other chains coming into the "mall" areas as well. while select few are nice to have locally and to visit occasionally, they will never define the area or compete in 30A/SoWal character. but they do serve sandestin resort perfectly.



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