by Marcus Flakes

Created on: November 09, 2009   Last Updated: November 11, 2009

Restaurants across the nation are improving their decor, taste and presentation. The food industry has become more competitive than ever; so much, that the passions of chefs are evident. The Food Network may also be an inspiration to chefs; while they prepare some of the most elite cuisines. Take a sneak preview of a local casual fine dining restaurant; you may be missing a treat.

Crush 29; located in Roseville, CA. has set the pace for elegance and creativity, which exemplify a fine dining experience. Crush 29 sits right in the middle of a shopping center that is designed with stones as the outer surface of the building. The enjoyment and warmth of the patio area has heated lamps and couches for an outside luxury appearance. Perfect during the fall and winter! Let's walk inside; the host greets guest with a smile and with a reservation, it's an invitation to an elegant couples retreat for dinner. The restaurant's interior is profoundly beautiful and warm. The Bar is two thumbs up, with a huge dome shaped scone that radiates a dim light to the center of the bar. It's like shopping a brand new house you plan to buy. There are smaller size scones in-kind with the larger scone that hangs over the bar, which are located in conspicuous areas of the restaurant. The interior design is state-of -the art, in which most people appreciate dcor and comfort. A beautiful painting above the kitchen service area resembles the Napa Vineyard that exhibits the making of wine.

The hostess determines the style of dining by the number of guest, because the seating arrangements are perfect for couples and larger gatherings. In addition, they have a stone covered fireplace lit in the center of one complete dining area. The hostess and waiters are truly amazing, expressing their interest in what you prefer, whereas, some waiters deliver a more routine type of service. They are very humorous and personal. The waiters' menu knowledge is superb and they educate their guest on wine quality and secret food ingredients. They exercise proper etiquette and wine portion, which is about half of a glass. Pouring the wine correctly, in a circular motion allows the wine to respire.

Diners pay close attention to design, cleanliness and organization and it is important for customers to be eminent and warm on a cold night out for dinner. The menus are of higher quality than a normal menu, because of the hard back leather and design. The front of the menu displayed the name of the restaurant on an

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