Restaurant & Dining Reviews- The Raving Palate

Each person has their own opinions when it comes to food and we’re no exception.  In light of this, we’ve written a short dossier to explain our tastes and preferences.

Through our dining experiences, we have not only learned a great deal about food, but have also come to better understand our palates and ourselves.  In general we prefer the quality over quantity in terms of ingredients and flavors. Simple and straightforward tends to win out over complexity; and few complementary flavors done right are much better than a half dozen flavors competing for attention.

Jonas Pauliukonis @pauliukonis: I was brought up to be willing to try anything at least once. Growing up I experienced Lithuanian cuisine from my own heritage as well as food from cultures around the world as a result of my mother’s international students. Having such an upbringing has allowed me to try new foods without hesitation. By fortunate of an adventurous palate and no known allergies, I can explore any type of cuisine (which I do) very comfortably.

My goal through The Raving Palette is to continue developing my sense of taste; to identify individual flavors and ingredients that make up a dish as a whole. I also hope to experience the reinvention of classic flavors in new and exciting ways through experimentation and technique.

Christine Le @Christine_Le: My parents raised me with rich, flavorful Vietnamese/Southeast Asian/Southwest Asian cuisine. Meals were always prepared by my mother, who very rarely made anything that I did not like. I was always a critic, since the age of 6 when I refused to eat something my father cooked up when my mother was out of town. Unfortunately, he is only good as our in-house pasty chef. I grew to like other cuisines as I explored different restaurants with other friends. I am always ready to try new, exciting trends and always expect the finest quality and service everywhere.