Restaurant Reviews
Where will you dine tonight?
Small Barrels visits fine restaurants all over the globe. Whether they feature world-renowned chefs or local legends, stunning locations or cozy corners, local acclaim or Michelin stars—we spotlight the dining experiences worth finding. Our in-depth meal descriptions and photos are sure to excite your senses—and have you looking forward to your next culinary adventure.

Sadelle’s, New York City
Recipient of numerous awards and accolades (and its menu offerings often associated with the word ‘best’), we just had to try out Sadelle’s for its famous bagels and smoked salmon.…

Friedman’s Breakfast and Lunch – New York City (Theatre District), NY
We went looking for a satisfying Saturday brunch option, and found it at Friedman’s in Times Square. Located in the Hotel Edison, it’s a bright, cheerful, friendly place with a…

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – New York, NY
We arrived in New York City for a whirlwind vacation at around 1:30pm. After checking in at the Kimpton Muse, we hit the streets to soak in the city and…

Boulud Sud, New York City
Daniel Boulud’s Boulud Sud (NYC) is a restaurant located in New York City’s Upper West Side. It’s an easy five minute stroll from Lincoln Center where we were attending the…

The ‘Four Days of Christmas’ at the Post Hotel
Deck the Halls… We returned to one of our favourite Canadian holiday destinations this past December, The Post Hotel (Lake Louise, Alberta). Believe it or not, it was our first…

Dining in High Style at Lake Louise – The Post Hotel
‘Elegant comfort’ is the phrase that best describes the dining at The Post Hotel. We’ve found it to be the perfect way to end a day spent out in the…

House of Prime Rib – San Francisco
Review of House of Prime Rib - San Francisco by Small Barrels.

La Folie – San Francisco
Review of La Folie San Francisco's elegant French Contemporary Cuisine by Small Barrels magazine.

Restaurant L’Alsace (Paris)
Review of al fresco dining at Restaurant L'Alsace on the famed Champs Élysées in Paris, France by Small Barrels.

Nobhill Tavern (Las Vegas, NV)
A review of Nobhill Tavern Las Vegas, a Michael Mina restaurant bringing San Francisco style to the MGM Grand Hotel.
Flex Mussels (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island)
A review of Flex Mussels Charlottetown Canada by Small Barrels - a fun, open-air seafood experience.
Lobster on the Wharf (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island)
A review by Small Barrels magazine of Lobster on the Wharf in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.