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Olive & June
📍 Address: 3411 Glenview Ave, Austin
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
I had a great meal here. The food was amazing. All the flavors were savory. Excellent drink and wine list. The outdoor patio is very nice, except for the flies in summer, but the restaurant can't control that :-) The service was attentive but not in your face. We sat there for as long as we wanted, which was after everybody else left. There was no pressure to leave. This will be a regular stop for me.
Sweet Cheeks Q
📍 Address: 1381 Boylston St, Boston
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Well, that was a wonderful meal. I had the pulled pork sandwich with cheese& Broccoli casserole and Farm Salad. Yum!!! My honey had the Brisket Sandwich and the collard greens and potato salad. All good! The Collard greens were exceptional and the potato salad was adequate. We'll return!
Toji Korean Grill House
📍 Address: 4615 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Maybe I went in with higher than average expectations....I should know better than to read the reviews BEFORE I try a place. I went there with a large group so perhaps that might have been a factor but I thought the overall experience was expensive and lacking. The novelty of cooking over the table grill quickly lost its appeal when six of us were all vying for a place to lay down some meat. I was unimpressed with the service as it seemed the server was not only slow but the food came out in fits and starts. For the entire table of 12 we were only offered two sets of the 'sides' even though at least 5 of us ordered individual menu choices instead of the family sized selections. I will say that they provided a more than adequate amount of meat but I think I had one small cube of potato and one bite of kimchi and the rest was the meat I ordered. Again, the dining experience was dragged out because I could only cook about 2 slices of the pork belly at a time due to so many of us using the table grill. I doubt I will be back to give this place another try.
Thornton's Fenway Grille
📍 Address: 100 Peterborough St, Boston
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
My husband always loved going here before it burnt down. He decided he wanted to take the whole family, 8 of us for his 50th birthday. I called for a reservation for 8 people 6pm. They said no problem. I also told them it was a special birthday. We rushed to get there on time. The restaurant was empty and the table was not set up for 8. Not one person said Happy Birthday. I am used to that when you go to a restaurant on a birthday they treat you a little special. they gave no special attention for a 50th birthday. Disappointing especially since the restaurant was quiet. they weren't overrun with business.
Epicerie Cafe & Grocery
📍 Address: 2307 Hancock Dr, Austin
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
I had the quiche and was wary when my plate arrived as it was the densest-looking quiche I've ever laid eyes on. However, it was throughly cooked through and not as heavy as it looked. It was quite delicious, actually. The frites go well with said quiche! The space is a bit on the cramped side, but it's very bright, clean and comfortable, so you don't mind the lack of elbow room. My friend and I took a table on the patio, and aside from the sun and insects becoming an issue, it was a pleasant space. Parking's borderline ghastly, but a few drives around the block, and you should spy a satisfied patron leaving and can take their parking spot.
Urban Flats
📍 Address: 55 W Church St, Ste 128, Orlando
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐ (3)
Great healthy food and original flatbreads in a beautiful setting in the Plaza overlooking the plaza. Cozy dining room, or happening bar, with good drink specials. Great place to eat and drink prior to a movie. No, THE place to eat and drink prior to a movie. Their 'local food' was limited to local eggs last time I went, but dammed if they aren't trying. Friendly staff and many wines by the glass. Anything else?