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Restaurant Reviews
by Joe Gleason

Grillmasters ($10-$20)
Just West of Tower Road on the North side of Newberry Road

Owned by the same people as Steak and Pasta Works, Grillmasters is an attempt at a higher class version of their so-so but affordable, Steaks, Pasta and Seafood. In my opinion, it is a failed one. My first impression was that the atmosphere was a sad attempt at looking like something that the dirty industrial carpeting and cheap formica tables told me it wasn't. It was Sunday night on which you can get the prime rib special, an eight oz. cut for nine bucks. Not a bad deal but I would rather have tried the rib eye had it not been $18.00 for a mere 11oz. Not even the finest steak houses in the country charge that much per oz. for a rib eye. Both my guest and I agreed the salads were barely edible. The one redeeming feature was my prime rib and my guest's seared tuna both of which surprised us after the lousy salads. They were not redeeming enough however for me to give this one my recommendation. Unless it's Sunday and you are dying for a cheap prime rib I would avoid Grillmasters.

Liquid Ginger ($12-$20)
Located in the Sun Center in downtown Gainesville

If you are looking for a unique and delicious Asian experience without the slow service of Chopstix Café or the dress codes of Mr. Han look no further than Liquid Ginger. Tucked away in the Sun Center behind "Maude's," this is a restaurant that is often overlooked not being situated directly on a roadside. Liquid Ginger truly has a style of its own from the charming 'tea room' style interior design to the traditional bento style in which the food is served: all on one tray with individual bowls for each item. My favorite part is how each meal is served as a complete package that includes cake and coffee at the end. Considering this, the prices are more than reasonable. Before your meal try one of a variety of hot teas available. Also of note is the subdued and peaceful atmosphere that makes this location great for a romantic evening for two.