Review: Davio’s Italian steakhouse does one thing better than the competition, and that might be enough

Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • December 6, 2018
“Can I bring you a Tanqueray martini?” The waiter’s greeting catches me by surprise. It’s not a typical upsell. It’s not just another waiter suggesting a random drink to boost sales. Rather, the last time I dined at Davio’s, a new Italian...
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