Which is dressier?

[CamColt]

Short question is which is dressier, Califoria Grill or Il Mulino?

For details, this is an adult only trip. CA Grill will be Thursday night at 6:10 and Il Mulino would be Saturday night at 8:00 (last night of our trip). I have "a little black dress" that I would like to wear one of those nights, but I'm not sure which one. The other outfit would be white capris with a dressy top.

 

[BCV23]

I haven't been to Il Mulino yet but I know you would not look out of place in a little black dress at Cailfornia Grill.

But I suspect you'll be fine in either outfit at both.

Looking forward to your reviews.

 

[webray]

Just because it is the last night of your trip, I would save the little black dress for that!

 

[Uncleromulus]

I'm just guessing that there will be fewer kids at Il Mulino than at CG, so I think it would be a more "adult friendly" spot and therefore the place for the black dress.

 

[Claire L]

Little Black Dress for Il Mulino Staurday at 8:00 as it is a more adult place and time IMHO

Claire

 

[CamColt]

Thanks for the replies and votes.

I didnt want to say this before I got unbiased opinions, but I was sort of leaning toward Saturday for the dress. The front of it is sort of flowy (it ties around back), so having something loose in that area after 4 days of eating and drinking would probably be better than having pants that need to be buttoned.

 

[BCV23]

Reason enough to save it for Saturday, then.

I didn't vote...was this a poll at first??...because I think either would work. In fact, I was googling to find info and saw a review. It was stated that there was a mix of park and dressier clothes. So I still think you can't go wrong either way.

Webrays point was interesting. Save the dress for your last night. On the other hand, sometimes by the last night I just need to relax, organize and pack.

 

[abouna]

Il Mulino to me is the best Italian restaurant in all of New York. If they have been able to duplicate the New York offerings in these new restaurants (Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, etc.), then you will be pleased. We will be staying at the Dolphin in June and I just made a reservation.

The pastas are all killer, especially the Linguini and White Clam Sauce.
They spice up the food and use only the best ingredients, from the cheeses to the olive oils. They load you with "free" food on the table as you sit down, the portions are large and you should be very very hungry when you go.

Now, the bad news . . . the prices. A dinner for three of us earlier this month in New York (no alcoholic beverages) with tax and tip (one appetizer each and one dessert for all of us) came out to . . . . . . . . . . .

$370.00

As the New York Zagat Survey reads, "the food at Il Mulino is so good and plentiful, you won't even notice the shift in weight from your wallet to your stomach."

A word to the wise, go and enjoy this great restaurant (again, that is if it stands up to the quality of the New York original), however, unless money is not an object, be careful of the "specials" which are actually always available. They are specials because, at least in New York, they are the expensive entrees ($50-$70 each) like the delicious rack of lamb, the special fish dishes, etc. and they don't like to list them on the menu.

Enjoy, it is a real treat, especially if you like garlic and spices.