When it comes to hot wings, some people like a lot of meat, and not overdone with sauce. I like the small ones, drenched in wing sauce. The skin is usually thinner and gets nice and crispy. If you’re like me, you’ll most likely love Wing Stop.

The place itself is tiny, with only a few tables for eating there. My wife and I got our wings to go.

There are several flavors of wings to choose from, and most combo meals allow you to combine multiple flavors.

No alcohol served there, but they do have a nice stock of gourmet root beer and sodas. Besides, how can you beat Fanta orange on tap?

I recommend getting a side dish, such as the cole slaw, to balance out all the wings. They also have a fresh veggie plate, excellent fresh cut fries, and baked beans.

The cajun flavor was ridiculously good. I’m craving them as I’m writing this review!

Fuddruckers is a great place to go for big, juicy burgers and quality hot dogs. The decor is eclectic retro, with old photos, coca-cola and Budweiser memorabilia, with 50s tunes playing on the radio.

In addition to all-beef burgers, which you can order by size: 1/4lb, 1/2lb, 3/4lb or 1lb, you can also order buffalo burgers. They offer many gourmet versions of their burgers, but I prefer the standard cheeseburger.

One of my favorite things about Fuddruckers is the condiments bar for your hamburgers and hot dogs. Imagine a large buffet-style table laid out with fresh lettuce leaves, thinly sliced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and pepperoncinis. You can grab as much as you like, and select only the freshest items.

Fuddruckers also makes their own bread for hamburger and hot dog buns. It is excellent, very fluffy, light and buttery.

In addition to shakes made with real ice cream, they also offer ice cream sundaes, as well as dessert items from the in-house bakery.

While I must admit I’ve had better mexican food in the Bay area, my wife and I will definitely be returning to Casa Lupe in Los Altos.

The restaurant is on the charming Los Altos main street, rather far from any freeways. It takes a little driving through residential areas to get there, and the street itself is very quiet. You feel like you’re away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.

Casa Lupe is a small corner restaurant, with about a dozen tables altogether. Mexican radio plays quietly, and a small “Mi casa es su casa” sign welcomes you.

The atmosphere of this tiny sit-down Mexican joint is really what won us over. It’s quiet and well-decorated. We walked in and sat right down on a Saturday night.

The margarita was OK, and the enchilada and tamale were just good. The tacos were the best item we tried.

After the meal we had flan and coffee. The flan wasn’t quite as creamy as I like it, but the sauce was delicious.

My wife and I will definitely be returning.

The first thing you notice when you walk into the Prolific Oven is the case of inviting pastries, cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Each dessert is unique, fresh, and incredibly rich.

However, baked goods are only part of the story.

Looking for a great breakfast spot, where you can get anything from waffles topped with fresh strawberries, to eggs scrambled with avocado? On weekends, Prolific Oven serves breakfast until 3pm, and it is truly delicious.

For lunch, try one of their gourmet sandwiches, made when you order it. I’m a fan of the Californian (turkey with avocado on a fresh, buttery croissant) and the Mexi-chicken (a hot sandwich with melted cheese, sauteed onions and peppers on dutch crunch bread.

And the hot chocolate is so good, it goes with just about everything.

My wife and I went to Zeni Ethiopian restaurant with our neighbors, who recommended it. The outside of the restaurant is nothing remarkable, but once you get inside, it is very nice. There are two seating sections: one contemporary, and the other traditional Ethiopian. We ended up sitting in the contemporary, to the disappointment of our neighbors.

As this was my first time eating Ethiopian food, I can’t tell you how it compares to other restaurants. I can tell you, however, that it was incredibly tasty, and the communal method of eating created a lively experience.

I’m not exactly sure what we ordered (the wives placed the order), but it was a very reasonably priced 5-item combo. Looking at the menu, I know we ordered the YE DORO WOT, which was a chicken drumstick served in a dark, spicy sauce with a hard boiled egg and homemade cheese, as well as YE DORO TIBS, another chicken dish. The vegetarian combo was a nice selection because it gave a sampling of various items. I’m not sure which beef dish we ordered, but it was excellent.

When your order is ready, they bring out an extremely large plate covered with a layer of Injera (unleavened bread), and they scoop the entrees on top. They serve rolls of injera on the side, which you tear into pieces and dip into the entrees. They recommended using small pieces of bread to avoid filling up on it.

The meal was incredible, and we ended up with leftovers to take home. We ended the evening with the best baklava I’ve had, and the bill was only $40 per couple.

Rated best Ethiopian in Silicon Valley the past several years.

Amber India Restaurant combines excellent food with a clean, trendy atmosphere. My wife have been here on two occasions, and were extremely satisfied both times.

One thing that sets Amber apart from other Indian restaurants in the area is the combination of traditional and contemporary cuisine. And they excel at both. You can have a traditional tandoori item, and pair it with a unique and well-presented dish you won’t find anywhere else. Top it off with a signature martini, such as the Pink Elephant (which contains lychee fruits; a refreshing flavor that balances out the spices in the food).

We started with the Aloo Peas Samosa, which are small but very tasty. The green sauce has a nice fresh kick to it. We shared the Murg Rizaala, which is a chicken curry with yogurt, the Roasted Paneer and Spiced Veggies from the contemporary menu, and the Manglorean Shrimp Curry. I highly recommend all three dishes.

Amber is definitely one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area.

The ingredients are very fresh, and the slices are large. They have many house specialty pieces to choose from, but my favorite is the pepperoni.

There is good beer on tap, and there are always sports games on the HDTVs.

The buffalo wings aren’t worth trying.

The pizza loses some of its charm if you get it to go, so take the time to eat it there!

My wife and I love to eat at Casa Lupe. Whenever friends come to town for a visit and ask for good Mexican food, this is where we take them.

As with most great Mexican restaurants, the exterior is rather unassuming. It doesn’t seem like the type of place that would have anything worth eating, but once you walk inside, it is a quaint and charming ambience.

I highly recommend the Chicken Mole. It is a sweeter mole, but without being too sweet. As much as I like trying new dishes at restaurants I like, I have a hard time staying away from the mole.

For dessert, get an order of bunuelos. Light and crispy, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel.

The house margarita is also very tasty on the rocks.

I went to MacArthur Park with a large group of co-workers. Overall the food was very good, the ambience quaint and elegant, and the service just ok.

The location is a challenge for the restaurant. I used Google Maps to find it, but I passed it by mistake. A couple of my co-workers admitted to doing the same thing. You can hardly see the restaurant from the road, so look carefully!

The restaurant is a very nice ranch-style building. The inside has seating on two levels, all open to the main room. There were several large parties celebrating various occasions.

My understanding is the place is famous for barbeque. However, my party ordered barbeque and ate it while I was still driving around trying to find the place.

To start, I ordered the Baby Spinach Salad. Very nice and fresh, with a nice lemon vinaigrette (maybe a little too heavy on the lemon). I continued with the 8 oz. Filet Mignon, which was incredibly tender and well seasoned. I ordered medium rare, and that’s what I got. The ‘fresh’ steamed vegetables on the side seemed like the pre-frozen type that comes from a bag. A few of us ended up splitting the Cheesecake, the Creme Brulee and the Apple Crisp. The apple crisp was my favorite; one of the best I’ve had. My coworkers voted for the creme brulee (it was a tough decision). The cheesecake was nothing remarkable.

The service was very slow. Perhaps it was all the large parties. My group had a reservation for 6:30, and the main course wasn’t served until around 8:30. Dessert was served close to 10.

The waiter was not the best either. I originally ordered the Pear Salad, but he told me it was big and I should order a different one. I ordered his suggestion. When I looked at the menu, I noticed the two salads were the same price. Later, after a coworker asked for his entree to go because it was taking so long, the waiter ran in the back and started bringing out plates. He returned to my friend and said “don’t worry, I’m stealing them from another order.” If that’s true, that’s poor service for the other table. I also thought it was rather coincidental that the other table happened to order the same food we did… He then served me the wrong entree, then insisted that’s what I had ordered, rather than just bringing me what I wanted and apologizing for the confusion.

Overall, however, the food was worth the wait, and the atmosphere was perfect for large parties, yet elegant and cozy enough for smaller groups as well. Maybe not the best place for a romantic outing.

I would definitely eat there again.

My wife and I eat dinner at Mezbaan on a regular basis. While the ambience is not on the trendy side, it is a quiet and comfortable place; we are often greeted by the same hostess and served by the same waiters. Bollywood streams on four HDTVs.

Our favorite Mezbaan dishes include the half Tandoori Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Kashmiri Naan and the Bhindi Masala (spiced okra). We disagree on the Chicken E Mezbaan. In my opinion, it’s the best chicken dish on the menu.

To drink, I often get a Manhattan, which is made a little too sweet, but still tasty. The Mango Lassi is a delicious non-alcoholic choice.

The portions are generous. We always have plenty to take home and eat the next day.

We eat at Mezbaan an average of twice per month, and we enjoy it every time. Sometimes the service can be slow, but the food is worth the wait. There is also a lunch buffet, but we have never been there for that.