The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar...Wait a Second. Cow what? It's Delicious!

Restaurant:  The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar in Raleigh, NC

Dish:  Warm Bacon & Spinach Side Salad

Critique:  Ummm…Hmmm.  The Hotness usually doesn’t waste precious stomach space on salads but this here salad dish is truly the exception.  The warm bacon vinaigrette dressing is what makes this salad da bomb diggity!  Oh yes, Mr. Salad…I like the way you work it.   Beware- the feta cheese, housemade croutons, red onions, and hard-boiled eggs will treat your tastebuds to an experience those buds will never forget.  Not to mention names- but someone who wanted the flavors forever seared in her brain licked the plate clean.  Keep workin’ it, Mr. Warm Bacon Salad! Wit yo bad self…

Score:  4 Out of 4 Hotties!

Dish:  Fusion Specialty Bento Box

Critique:  We admit the combination of burgers and sushi may sound a bit strange, but let us be the first to tell our readers that The Cowfish potentially has unlocked the key to the universe by creating this unique concept.  Our bento box included the mini-Schroomin’ Swiss Burger topped with mouthwatering sautéed mushrooms, sweet & spicy Thai cucumbers, world’s best sweet potato fries, and Mark’s specialty sushi rolls.  Deep breath.  Taking deep breaths is what we had to do in order to complete our meal; we literally could not stop eating since the food was so overwhelmingly DELICIOUS.  Bravo, Cowfish!  The Hotness doesn’t care about your weird name, she doesn’t care about eating a fish with a cow, or a cow with a fish- she just cares about eating a great dish.  Sorry had to go Dr. Seuss on everyone, it's just that serious.  Great food.

Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!

Dish:  Fresh Berry Tall Cake

Critique:  Hallelujah! Hallelujah!  When this dish from Heaven was presented some of the actual quotes were:  “Wow, this place is really awesome.” “Oh my goodness, I can’t eat another bite. Sike!” “I feel so guilty.”  Yes, we are guilty as charged for enjoying this sheer delectable dessert.  Don’t try to eat this warm, moist lemon pound cake with super scoops of vanilla ice cream and berries all by your lonesome, this will require team effort.   Not to mention names…but someone almost cried from joy.  We highly recommend joining the Berry Tall Cake Club.

Score:  4 Out of 4 Hotties!!

Oh Taste Restaurant...We Have Tasted and We Want More!

Restaurant:  Taste in Raleigh, NC

Dish:  Fresh Caprese Salad, Bruschetta with Feta, and Taste Flatbread

Critique:  "Get down on it, Get down on it..."  That's right, Taste Restaurant makes everyone want to get down on ALL of it.  Although hidden away in Raleigh, this local gem is worthy for a grand discovery on the scale of Christopher Columbus.  Oh Taste, where have you been all our lives?  The Fresh Caprese Salad is the epitome of the word fresh, it includes roma tomatoes, avocados, fresh basil and mozzarella drizzled with Balsamic reduction.  Mr. Bruschetta and Mrs. Feta and Tomatoes were joined in a perfect union that produced a wondrous experience.  And we are still "Getting Down on It" with the flatbread topped with bacon, pineapple, and basil- this combination is DELICIOUS.  That's right, go ahead shake it Taste..."We're Getting Down on It"

Score:  4 out of 4 Hotties!!


Dish:  Petite Filet with Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Red Skin Potatoes

Critique:  Sure, the steak was petite but the TASTE wasn't (no pun intended)—think fireworks explosion 4th of July style.  Cooked perfectly, it was melt in your mouth perfection.  The Hotness wondered how is it possible for steak to truly melt in one's mouth?  No doubt, the truffle oil butter assisted in the steak's exquisiteness.   Savory pecans added an unique texture to the spinach while the rosemary and garlic complimented the roasted red potatoes.  Tasty, tasty, and more tasty.

Score:  4 out of 4 Hotties!!


Dish:  Crab Crusted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

Critique:  First of all, the brussels sprouts had tiny bits of cherry wood bacon in every single bite. Bonus points :)  We could have done without the red peppers on top of the salmon.  The crusted crab added another dimension to this seafood medley that caused each crumb to be consumed off the plate.  If diners wish to grant their tastebuds a new adventure, then Taste Restaurant is the place to be.  Now go ahead and "Get down on it!"

Score: 3 1/2 out of 4 Hotties!