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Restaurant Reviews by Date

This section of my website provides a unique perspective on the ever-evolving culinary landscape. By browsing restaurant reviews organized by year, you can gain valuable insights into the trends, innovations, and shifts in the dining scene over time. Discover which restaurants were the talk of the town in 2020, explore the culinary highlights of 2021, and see how the industry has adapted and thrived in recent years.

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This chronological approach allows you to delve deeper into the history of your favorite local eateries and discover hidden gems that may have slipped under the radar in previous years. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply curious about the evolution of dining, exploring restaurant reviews by year offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, present, and future of the culinary world.

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Ralph Pancetta

Food Critic

In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.

I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco,  from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!

Ralph Pancetta

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Norske Nook

The situation required that we partake of some breakfast first

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Il Fornaio

Carmel-by-the-Sea must have at least as many restaurants as I

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