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Beth's Burger Bar
đ Address: 5145 S Orange Ave, Edgewood
â Stars:ââââ (4)
My office in downtown Orlando orders from Beth's pretty regularly. Not sure what happened today, but we were told that the location right by our office didn't deliver (when did this happen?). We called the other location to see if they could deliver it and they agreed. When my food arrived about three hours later, both my burger and tater tots were stone cold and there zero condiments on my burger, which was ordered all the way. Gross! I'll order my lunch elsewhere in the future.
Renata
đ Address: 626 SE Main St, Portland
â Stars:ââââ (4)
First of all, since no one else has addressed it- A gentleman below gave the restaurant 1 star because he was upset that he paid 20$ for a shot of scotch. And then disclosed that he paid 80$ for said scotch. Here's the thing. A. How you made this about Trump I'll never know. But the simple fact that you bought four glasses of the libation clearly indicates that after the first pour, you felt that it was worth the 20$ you paid and wanted a second, third, and fourth finger. Pro tip- Nothing in this world is worth any set amount. It is only ever worth what someone is willing to pay. This is no different than every restaurant on earth charging 20-100 a bottle for wine when said wine can be bought at Fred Meyer for 6.95$. Or paying 4.50$ for coffee at Starbucks when the same cup would cost literally .01$ to make at home. B. If you truly are this smug a person, you literally represent the worst in humanity. Celebrate the fact that you have 80$ in disposable income to blow on booze and get over yourself. And may God have mercy on your soul. Oh, and for those wondering about the restaurant... Bar- two delightful, incredibly skilled tenders. "Church" cocktail one of the best I've ever had. First time in a long time I've walked over to the bar after a meal and slid an extra tip. Appetizers- Burrata salad one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. Creative, remarkable, hits all the texture buttons and bounces off the palate... who ever came up with the gingerbread crumble to add on is a wizard. The bread was also delightful. Not sure how they got the inside to be toasty. Again, wizard. Main Course- Lamb Ravioli- again... salty, sweet, crunchy, smooth.... somehow not gamey at all. The pasta was perfectly toothsome. Just really remarkable. Canestri- the meatballs blew my mind. Just the right amount of heat, and pasta again was perfect. Dessert- Budino. So much going on, but each creative inclusion somehow begged the presence of each other part. Wait Staff- My biggest pet peeve at a restaurant is when someone is present, but if you request something they tell you they will ask your server. Same team! None of that here. Our server was a delightful transplant from Georgia. She was kind, warm, and knowledgeable. Every other member of the staff was equally kind and helpful, and I found it to be a very welcoming environment. Ambiance- for such a big, open room, it was remarkably quiet and welcoming. I enjoy the open kitchen setting and the hearth and pizza oven are a sight to see. Cost- 145$. Which is a lot. Except... 4 cocktails, 2 entrees, 2 apps, dessert, and coffee... and a high end restaurant... plus a 30$ tip....I would gladly pay the same again. But, if you don't want to blow that... a pizza and a few drinks for 40 bucks. That would work too. Thank you for a wonderful meal. We have dined at literally every restaurant rated top 10 in Portland in the food guide since 2000. This was our favorite thus far.
Renata
đ Address: 626 SE Main St, Portland
â Stars:ââââ (4)
I know the Oregonian got a lot of grief for naming this restaurant of the year in 2015 after it barely opened, but, hey, I finally got there in 2018 and loved it. The ambience is very beautiful (if a tad loud). The wooden tables are nice; you feel like you're sitting communally but you still have privacy with your group. The menu is flexible -- can share as a group or do individual entrees. The pizza was amazing! The pappardelle with duck and mushroom was also out of this world. The prices are not cheap, but not astronomical for a restaurant of this caliber/location. The service was good too.
Maekha Thai
đ Address: 163 Squire Rd, Revere
â Stars:ââââ (4)
The only reason I am giving this place more than 1 star is because the food is actually pretty good. We ordered pad Thai and drunken noodles which tasted authentic. However, I don't know if the good food is worth enduring the rude customer service. First of all, when we ordered our food, our waitress basically yelled at us for not understanding her correctly. We didn't know she was asking us if we wanted soup or appetizers after ordering our entree and she yelled at us because of it. Then, after our meal, she swiped our credit card for another table's order, which was more expensive. If I had not caught this mistake, this miscalculation would have been overlooked. I guess if you want good Thai food and could care less about customer service, this would be your restaurant.
Maximos Gyro & Kabob
đ Address: 4947 Winters Chapel Rd, Ste 1, Dunwoody
â Stars:ââââ (4)
Delicious food, great service from the staff & owner, and a great overall experience. I've eaten here like 15 times and consistently the food is quickly cooked and served. The menu is varied and they are open to my substitutions on the meals I order. This restaurant is a low key, laid back place and so it's great for a quick lunch or for a quiet dinner.
Bubble Waffle Cafe
đ Address: 5300 Number 3 Road, Suite 1025, Richmond
â Stars:âââ (2.5)
I was impressed by how cheap the food is. We took curry fish balls, lemon tea, a fish soup with noodles and lamb and a side of bubble waffle. The total was only 15$. You see, in my hometown Montreal, it would probably cost at least 25$. The food was pretty decent. The curry fish balls were flavorful, the lemon tea was refreshing and the bubble waffle was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. This place is located in the foodcourt. Even though it's the one with the longest lineup, the service was still very quick