Middle Eastern
$25 - Mixed Kabob Grill (4 skewers with beef, lamb, chicken and something with 2 delightful side items (Omar's Salad)) & Mixed Veggie Plate (with Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Potato something, Grape Leaf, Spinach Puff thing and something else), pita bread and two waters
This place rocks!! The food does anyway and the service. It's a tiny spot, maybe 10 tables in the Harris Teeter shopping center on East Blvd. Our waiter was really friendly and helpful. We ordered the mixed options so we could share and try different things. A few things were awesome: most of the skewers, Omar's salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, pita, etc. One of the skewers tasted like a hamburger, and I'm not a huge fan of tabbouleh to begin with so those were blah. The potato thing was really good too; it was essentially a french fry with garlic mixed in. I was pretty hungry but there was plenty left over so the portions are big. I'll probably get the same thing again if I go back cuz I really like the variety. They also gave us this little sweet pastry thing for dessert. I don't know if everyone gets it or we did because we were so clueless, but it was yummy and just the right size. Kind of like a fortune cookie with Chinese. They have belly dancing on Fridays supposedly although I can't imagine where she dances; this place is tiny. Anyway, I always forget about this place but highly recommend it.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Pewter Rose - South End
Sunday Brunch - Dad picked this one up too
Utter disappointment!! I used to love Pewter Rose for Sunday Brunch, and it was a highlight to go there. They served these awesome butterscotch scones and coffee in cool glass mugs. My old favorite thing on the menu was the Breakfast Burrito, a tortilla filled with spicy scrambled eggs, black beans, spanish rice and salsa. I took my parents there on Sunday, and they've CHANGED THE MENU!!!! There was a similar item called Huevos Rancheros which was no where nearly as good. I am so sad, I don't know what to do. Where will I go with people in town for Sunday brunch again?? Is there no where else? The decor has changed recently which is a nice upgrade. It's more open and not as eclectic feeling. However, the brunch menu has shrunk and what I got was completely average. It was fine ($9) but so disappointing compared to my old favorite. The scones were still there but are much smaller and doughier which can be good depending on your preference. My waiter was super nice and really cute so that helped, but the food was blah. I'm torn. I used to love and rave about Pewter Rose as the best place for Sunday Brunch but now I just don't know. I must go back and try something else. You're on your own folks! Any ideas?
Utter disappointment!! I used to love Pewter Rose for Sunday Brunch, and it was a highlight to go there. They served these awesome butterscotch scones and coffee in cool glass mugs. My old favorite thing on the menu was the Breakfast Burrito, a tortilla filled with spicy scrambled eggs, black beans, spanish rice and salsa. I took my parents there on Sunday, and they've CHANGED THE MENU!!!! There was a similar item called Huevos Rancheros which was no where nearly as good. I am so sad, I don't know what to do. Where will I go with people in town for Sunday brunch again?? Is there no where else? The decor has changed recently which is a nice upgrade. It's more open and not as eclectic feeling. However, the brunch menu has shrunk and what I got was completely average. It was fine ($9) but so disappointing compared to my old favorite. The scones were still there but are much smaller and doughier which can be good depending on your preference. My waiter was super nice and really cute so that helped, but the food was blah. I'm torn. I used to love and rave about Pewter Rose as the best place for Sunday Brunch but now I just don't know. I must go back and try something else. You're on your own folks! Any ideas?
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Providence Cafe - Myers Park
American Cafe
Somebody else was buying...Thanks Dad!
I took my parents to Providence Cafe as there are lots of good options here, and it's reasonably priced. The atmosphere is okay and it's a good place for a group as there always seems to be one when I'm there. I've met people here for drinks on multiple occasions and it's easy to do. There's one male bartender in particular who is really friendly and serves a generous pour. Two lady bartenders I've had were a little stingy. Providence Cafe is always consistent, but for some reason it's not my favorite restaurant of this type (I much prefer Village Tavern which is similar to me). The Cafe Chicken Salad is my favorite thing on the menu, and it's usually what I get. Mixed greens with fruit (mainly cantaloupe and melons but also has grapes, strawberries and sugared pecans). My dad got the Tarragon Chicken Pasta and he loved it. They serve pretty good bread beforehand which is nice but not the best ever. Parking is a pain here which I always forget about. I was with some friends last time I was here and we ordered the two most popular apps: fried spinach wrapped asparagus and spinach dip. The spinach dip was really good, the asparagus was good but random. Not sure that I'd get that again. All in all, a fine place to meet up with friends but probably not top of my list.
Somebody else was buying...Thanks Dad!
I took my parents to Providence Cafe as there are lots of good options here, and it's reasonably priced. The atmosphere is okay and it's a good place for a group as there always seems to be one when I'm there. I've met people here for drinks on multiple occasions and it's easy to do. There's one male bartender in particular who is really friendly and serves a generous pour. Two lady bartenders I've had were a little stingy. Providence Cafe is always consistent, but for some reason it's not my favorite restaurant of this type (I much prefer Village Tavern which is similar to me). The Cafe Chicken Salad is my favorite thing on the menu, and it's usually what I get. Mixed greens with fruit (mainly cantaloupe and melons but also has grapes, strawberries and sugared pecans). My dad got the Tarragon Chicken Pasta and he loved it. They serve pretty good bread beforehand which is nice but not the best ever. Parking is a pain here which I always forget about. I was with some friends last time I was here and we ordered the two most popular apps: fried spinach wrapped asparagus and spinach dip. The spinach dip was really good, the asparagus was good but random. Not sure that I'd get that again. All in all, a fine place to meet up with friends but probably not top of my list.
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