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SuzAnne’s 4-star review: What a romantic little spot for date night.. Since Hubby and I no longer go to Anthony's for our date nights (see review) we had to find a new location.. Raviolis was suggested by fellow Yelpers so why not. First anyone who has driven through Lake Elsinore knows that well, it really doesn't hold much as far as well, classy joints but they really are bringing up Main St to make it a bit like Front Street. So on to my review, Appetizer was the cheese and Italian cold cut platter- tasty, enough for 2 to share I think it could have been enough for 4 to enjoy pleasantly. I love crunchies so I had the wine country salad and hubby enjoyed the pasta fagioli which he enjoyed (wasn't his moms or mine) but he liked it and that says enough to me. Main dish for me was the Ravioli di Gamberi all Inferno- WOW! I was expecting spicy but this for me was really over the top it lost flavor, hot is good, spicy is good but when you cant taste anything after 2 bites forget it... and I am not a Hot Wimp! Hubby had the Veal al Limon, we both love veal (don't care I like the veal) and this was delicious,outstanding, extra capers and a wee squeeze of lemon- oh my goodness -one bite and I KNEW I should have had that! in fact hubby saw my face and kinda put his arm around to protect his plate, really?! We really wanted dessert but we opted to enjoy the double espresso (2x's) almost went for another but we didn't. Just like Cuban coffee (see Felix rev) if we could have taken it to go-we would have had 4ths. So this is for sure our new little date spot, there was music and it was nice to hear it, and not have it blasted in my ear so my drums felt like they would explode. I could give it 5 stars but I think I need 1 more date night with the hubby and order another dish that doesn't set my mouth on fire, cuz if my lips hurt to much to give smoochy-peck, that dish was just too hot! Personal Remarks- Parking is on the street but it is limited- we parked on a corner lot, but be careful its not level concrete it is dirt. Kids- Not really a place I would say bring your kids unless they can behave like little ladies and gentlemen and partake in culinary food- if they are prone to be whiny, annoying or where parents have to say in exasperation 20 billion times "Stop It behave your in a restaurant" or threaten them to behave with bodily harm -then PLEASE don't bring them- I really Really REALLY REALLY love this little gem of a dining spot- please don't bring your unrully kids and ruin it for the rest of us.. please?! -
SuzAnne’s 1-star review: Purchased a 2008 Sebring on Dec 09. I told the dealer right afterwards-it had a radiator leak my husband took it in and spent over 5 hours there- only to be told that they couldnt find the problem. My car leaked so bad and I couldnt get them to own up to fix it-and I was filling my radiator resivoir ever week with a new bottle of coolant.. ya that bad! I finally took it to an auto repair shop- LET ME SAY that my purchasing the extended warranty through Guardian was the best 700.00 I ever spent. As of today 5/21/10 I had to have a new engine dropped in and a new alternator- why? they sold me a bum car. head gasket, head (BROKEN), alternator so hot it could catch fire, radiator massive leak, the repair place said it was a miracle my car even drove. I am filing a major complaint- and reporting them to the Bar. The warranty company is pissed off, the repairs are triple what I paid for the extended warranty.. OH ya-- I still have to pay for the taxes on the parts and 2 weeks car rental so still over a grand for me. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Recently our co-worker brought in the variety of life of mini cupcakes to the office a "Friday Treat" you might call it... Now I read the review here, AFTER I induldged in the lemon, then I went back for the strawberry and goodness I had to have a cocount. YUM. They were moist, sweet, tart the topping/frosting ratio was perfect for the 3 bites it took to eat each one... because you still want to remain dainty and lady like when unhinging your jaw to devour these tasty bit's of heaven.. I am sure you could buy cupcakes at the grocery store and for cheap-o too because nothing says "I baked these with love" like lard frosting that turns your teeth blue! My suggestion, if you have these cupcake and dont find they strike your fancy that's fine, it leaves more the rest of us who enjoy them. -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: I ate here recently, I wasnt able to make it my other fav pho spot, but I took my pho to go because I was in a rush. I am a creature of habit when it comes to my pho- large, extra order of noodles (same as when I order ramen) I hate to waste broth. With everything, tripe, tendon, raw beef - you get the idea. I have to say packaged well, didnt spill, noodles were perfect, lots of flavor in the broth, service was fast, polite and price was more then reasonable. Held up well until I got home. yes it for sure was exactly what I needed a simple, 1 bowl -comfort food dinner to relax after a crazy commute day. I would for sure eat here again and take to go not an issue. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Lazy Dog opened about 10 mo ago in our Temecula area- love it here... the wait is typical 20-30 min, on a weekend 6-7pm kinda time--sooner if your there earlier- obviously.... But it goes fast. Wait staff is friendly and informative. The menu seems huge but it really is ver precise if you actually look at the ingredt's. My favorite is the salads and appetizer section. recently I ordered my usual lettuce cups and opted for a cup of the seasonal soup- since it was tomato. I love tomato soup. I mean besides the usual beefy barley or french onion at my other fav restaurants----Stopping right there for a moment as I think how to express this----- and yes----I AGAIN!!! kick myself --- that I only ordered a cup a single smattering cup of a sample of this ohhhh soooo creamy, sooooo toomatoooeeeeee sooooo delishious sinful soup. I should have cancelled my lettuce cups right away after the first taste--and ordered 2 bowls of the tomato soup, because as my husband would say--- I was snarky the rest of the night... oh yaaaa this soup is that good!!! May I have the recipe please because this soup is seasonal... -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: There are two (2) Pho Tho's, in Temecula (Target Center of Rancho Ca) and this off MHSR. I was waiting for this one to open and when it finally did I was so happy!!! and then the anticipation damn near killed me waiting for the Temecula one to open, because its closer to me. With that said- lets talk food. My rating and review is on both locations. 1. Both are clean bathrooms, to kitchen to eating area and YES I do check. Rule of thumb used to be, never look in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. Fact is you can look here and no issues. 2. Prices are reasonable at both and service is speedy fast. 3. Noodles, yum. I prefer the Item B1 with an extra side of noodles, because unlike a true Ramen house (Japanese) that may bring you extra noodles for your Ramen broth, Vietnamese does not and I like to finish my whole bowl of soup. Waste not want not. so extra noodles it is. 4. My hubs likes the shrimp/pork rice noodle soup and fried rolls, son like Broc beef and fried rice- not a big noodle peson. My little one slurps pho like a pro and loves the spring rolls, and preety much will try most dishes... keep your hand away from the plate. 5. Spring rolls are fresh, the minty goodness is wonderful, the peanut sauce is always thick and spicey, so cant say I have ever had it watery. 6.the broth is delish- I have no idea how they make it, but its simply what I need when I need some comfort food. If you order to go the wait can be about 15 -20 minutes depending on your order-(any faster then that and I would seriously worry). They package everything separately, the broth is steaming hot, noodles need to just sit a minute in the both when you place them in your bowl at home. Sides of bean sprouts, chili, hoisan sauce (sp), jalapeno, lime, etc.. is all packaged neatly. Ahhh I am wanting now- So if you had a bad experience it can happen, but considering I have been to NOTW (noodles of the world) and let me tell you- not so good and my kids refuse REFUSE to eat there--- kids are funny like that hate it or love it...I have been there many times. (79 hwy) and not worth the money. I and my family eat at Pho Tho take out or dine in at least 5-10 times a month, and we will continue to do so, it may seem like a lot, but for a family of 4- its right on my budget with a really tasty meal we all enjoy. -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: Previously my hubs and I ate at Anthony's when it was in Temecula (before we lived here) and it was perfect for us. But when we moved to Temecula it was closed (bummer) so I was pretty happy when hubs said guess what I located? and he said Anthony's is not closed it moved! my AHA moment. Fast forward to Jan 2011. Hubs and I went to Anthonys (Sat night) had reservations and though we arrived on time it was busy so we waited in the bar until our table was ready- I am a firm believer that if your in a fired up hurried rush to be seated your in too much of a rush to enjoy dinner, just relax and enjoy- dont be a control freak!! ...of course if its a 45min wait after your reservation time-and you have reservations by all means speak up. Our wait was roughly 10 min. Server was great, and we had a nice little table for two by the window. I had the fish special and hubs had manicotti. YUM!! Wine was chianti for me and he had a beer. Water glasses were always full and sliced lemon at the ready. We truly enjoyed our dinner until the live music started. For some reason it was SO LOUD!!! no one in the dining room could hear themselves talk. We had our dessert and left I was getting a headache from the music not the chianti--and the ladies in the bar --screaming and carrying on in the bar??! what was that all about? Now my review for this past weekend- Fri 3/18/11. I rushed home from work its date night-- and hubs made reservations for 8:45p PERFECT! we walk in and are seated promptly at a little table for two by the window- ahhhhhhh-- sigh ----so much in our happy place--our table candle is lit we get a wine menu and our date begins.. everyone in the dining room is talking normal and laughing having a great time. music is nice and we are really feeling the days issues ease away and ourevening out is on its way... I feel the romance abloom all around us-- couples are lovey dovey, a few tables are groups joking, laughing having a a good time, sharing dinner---I ordered the fish again, and hubs had the veal, both dishes were amazing, I enjoy the simple dinner salad with fresh dressing and cracked pepper and the appetizer of cheese and olives..the bread is delish with the oil and vinegar dip-nice.. Again Chianti and he had iced tea. Are you feeling this with me? the warmth and relaxation of a good night out--- now-- stay with me-- ready-- BAM!!! BAM!! BAM!!!-- what the hell is that? I am startled with music LOUD BOOMING MUSIC from the bar... why? why? Our night was going soo well- whats with the live music? am I at the Forum? Staples Center? whats this sound? Can these people seriously NOT HEAR THEMSELVES SING? ARE THEY HARD OF HEARING? YES I am shouting--because clearly everyone in the dining room couldnt hear themelves talk either and are shouting to be heard over the music- we watched as they were paying their tabs and were leaving--they were leaving. No reason, some were still having dessert-couples were wincing- and no I am not exagerating it was the music. Hubs and I had to lean in to eachother to really hear ourselves speak and it was so loud. We wanted to continue to try and enjoy our evening so we ordered dessert, I had the apple cheesecake, but it was not so good to me, we told the waiter I didnt like it and he took it off the check, but we said no- not their fault, we wanted to pay for it. He gave me tiramisu (sp) instead to take home. we paid the bill and left- So here is my issue, as we walk out of the dining area into the bar area to leave- here is a one man band and he is so LOUD and there is hardly anyone in the bar area. Really?! its like 10pm I love Anthony's I do-- and I wont stop going, but really, I think Anthonys owner need to walk back to the dining area and listen to the music because sound projects, people go to Anthonys for different reasons, food, romance night, the bar for drinks and social time, but there is no reason whatsoever for that sound system to be so loud, the bar area is not that large, its not a hall. Anthony's is a restaurant first and foremost. Please please please turn down the amps and speakers, I want to enjoy the music too, but not when its so loud its bouncing off the window next to me.... So I give Anthony's 4 stars I want to give 5 I do I do I do, because everything else is perfect, food, service, price, ambiance, all of it-- but the music -gotta turn it down. We will be back next month in April to have our date night and this time -if the music is too loud--I will speak up to the owner or Mgr and say - turn it down, I am a loyal customer-- that happily drops over $100.00 for 2 people at your restaurant for dinner- once a month-and in this economy anyone can tell you-its a luxury for any of us, no one is rolling in the dough these days.. so let us enjoy what your establishment offers with music too, just a little more reasonable to the ear. Much love and please hear -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: Friday lunch spot for great food. 6 thumbs up! Came here today for the first time with 5 coworkers- 1 is on a diet, 1 is "everything on the side", 1 not too picky but likes what they like, the rest of us go with the flow. So we arrived at 12:05p and we sat outside under the covered patio area- nice breeze, very clean, chairs were comfy and all in all we decided this is a good place to have lunch outside, not too hot, not too cold juuust right. Once we all decided what we wanted we had 1 person go in and place the order. Within about 10 min if that, our food starting coming out. 3 sandwiches, 2 turkey & 1 torpedo all three came with chips. 1 turkey was as it is comes with everything and a bag of chips and it was very tasty, 2nd no aioli no pesto cranberry also a thumbs up. Torpedo was filling and with a little Italian dressing on the side it was tops! we liked that the bread was soft and didn't cut the roof of our mouth, they were hearty and had very thin slices of onion not gobbed on- blecht onion breath. The sandwich doesn't look all that big but its packed so it does fill you up. 2 slices of cheese pizza- crunchy crust, easy sauce, cheese was good- this is our pickiest eater and they said "thumbs up" they also had a small house salad which to the rest of us looked big until we saw the regualr order! anyway a bit much arugula they said, but they would have it again. 1 reg Caesar salad with chicken- this is a big bowl of salad- perfect on the dressing amount, plenty of chicken and cheese we had a very happy dieter. 1 reg house salad- very good this person had no complaints they liked extra dressing and it came out pretty quick after she asked for it. I ordered the baked Parmesan garlic bread- 6 small pieces- enough for each of us to sample- very good, very garlicky, soft yet toasty on the sides and tips. All our food came out at once, nothing was missing, it was hot, fresh and tasted good, our server was attentive and happy. After they cleared out table they offered each of us a small vanilla/chocolate tasting of soft serve ice creme, it was the perfect amount. I did see a lot of people there on lunch drinking beer and I think to myself... people still do that at lunch during a work day? but hey i was jealous okay! today was a beautiful day to sit on their patio have an ice cold beer and lunch and watch the traffic go by. So all in all- we allll decided we will add this to our "lunch spots" because it was good value for our dollar and a great little spot for patio dining, plus parking is not an issue. They also deliver we saw the car. Side Notes: I think if your in a group- nominating 1 person to go in, order and pay is the way to go. I saw too many people himming and hawing causing major ordering hold ups- Grab a menu, Look at it, decide, order! Don't stand there with your mouth gaped open staring up at the wall menu--- ---you look like a dork! I also wouldn't say this is a "great place" for kids not that you can't bring them, please do....but INMHO unless they can sit quietly and be seen and not heard if they run around like a banshee don't. Look I dont want to be mean and this is just MY opinion... but sometimes adults want a place to eat without little johnny having a total meltdown that pepperoni touched his cheese pizza or something. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: I work literally a few blocks away- Watami sushi has a great lunch special 2 rolls for $9.00? what? oh ya-- and not just a choice of 1 or 2 but somewhere around 12 rolls! Bento boxes are a must if its your thing, but easily can be hard to choose what items to have -since there are so many to choose from. AS for an average work day lunch-12p-1p is compete and frenzy for lunchers everywhere out there- think salmon upstream... There are time restriction because you need to drive to a location, find parking, walk in, be seated and order etc... this stuff--can tick-tock those precious minutes away. Watami seriously has you seated, order taken and food on its way in minutes, they are attentive, food is delish and fresh and you can have lunch for two people under 20.00 OH YES!! of course if your a sushi hound like me- ya not so cheap but hey! I loves me some sushi once in a while. Yes they can bring it to your office -- if your close and if they do- TIP WELL--so the rest of us dont get screwed by "no more delivery service"--because of your stingyness in the tip area-- they work hard and they dont have a huge staff, I think its a family run business so support them. I give 5 stars because in the 3 years that I have been eating here, never had a bad meal, always out with time to spare, there is no rushing and the price is spot on! -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: Todo Suhi is again right round the corner frommy office. It has a 50% of on sushi wich is a huge plus for us sushi hounds- there is many choices and I have been here many times, even a few take out orders- word of advice call ahead and pick up before 12p. Here is why- Todo is located in the same parking lot mall as Carls Jr, Subway, some other french sandwich shop and a office buildings and a beauty salon, cleaners--basically your usual strip mall--- - so I ask you- how the heck do you find parking? YOU DONT. If your close like me, put on your walking shoes but if its summer time forget it- I will drive if the lot is packed I leave and go elsewhere there just is very little parking to be had between 12-2pm M-F. Some of the dishes can be expensice (over 10.00) they dont offer refills on tea and I am not sure why. The staff is very nice, polite and attentive, you can eat out on the patio but its in the sun, so I opt for inside. So all in all- if you can battle the lot and find a parking spot go- otherwise call ahead, pick up and bring it to the office... Don't go to the park down the street, as relaxing as you MIGHT think it is----for some reason the bee's in San Diego like sushi-- a lot. So 4 stars for food, service and price, but minus 1 for parking. And if people cant park, they cant enjoy your establishment and time is time at lunch time. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Se this (*) at the end of my review because it is important to see where I am coming from So with that said- I happily found items here that fit my petite yet full frame and at my age-- thats always a wonderful surprise that a shop has all ladies in mind when they order stock. A very fun, cute classy place and coming from the OC-which has loads of lingerie shops, its nice to find one here in Temecula that caters to classy and cute, sexy and dramatic to well, whatever your looking for in lingerie, costumes and basic items for the imagination. Bras fit, panties match, cute swimsuits and halloween costumes have a great variety but get there early. After all it is halloween time. stocking and shoes-- that make me taller heheeheh! Okay so thats my review I would say more- but go find your happy at Babydollz.. (*) no one here judges your body type, I am no size 2 nor am I a size 16-- I am not fat nor kindly called festively plump, I am not tall nor am I a pygmy-- (not offending but lets be honest) I am just me. AND Temecula my lovies--- is full of MILFY soccer moms that look half starved-- but they "looook goood" right?-- so whats my point???? At Babydollz -- you dont ever hear," oh we dont have your size" (unless they truly dont) I dont hear snickering when I try something on, I hear," would you like a different size, colour, style......?" Because at many stores rudeness happens and its not funny or cute- it can get you a true Bronx smackdown! this never ever happens at babydollz. Its sad and rude that some places are this way its just BAD BUSINESS. Sweetie--we all cannot be Uma Thurmon Thin--but we all can be damn sexy as all get out-- if we want to be.. BabyDollz is the store that makes sexay-ness happen--it is a really fun place- and gives you ideas and plans it plants the seed of fun. I mean really --I love coming here, so do my friends and so should you, and yes some stuff doesnt fit me, for a variety of reasons, but then I am not stupid enough to try to squeeze into a 2 when I damn well know I am 12. HA! So come on-- go in -look around-- take the plunge and buy something for you to wear for your sweetie-- I bet they will thank you for it-especially if it unexpected. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Here is the low down on BJ's in Temecula. If you dont like a long wait, have you thought of sitting at a table in the bar area? yes kids can sit there (see * below) and there is no waiting. :) A quick shout out to Kelsey our server in the BAR area on Sunday- Kelsey you were awesome friendly, attentive, informative and my little one thought you were very very nice to suggest she could have her own pizzooki on account she graduated 5th grade with such good grades... We agree-- and all know- okay I didnt want to share.. I am entitled once in a while.. yeesh!!! J/K- no really.. First lets talk brew because you can have ice water and tea anywhere but the brew factor menu here is dyno-mite. had to say it. Just trying to choose is boggling, so this time I had the Berry Burst Cider AMAZING okay I have to say I am a Framboise gal (bev mo $5.00) but this berry business has me rethinking my love of a hearty lager. Moving forward on the food business. I always have a salad kinda cons my brain into healthy mode- this time I had the bleu cheese wedge salad- bacon-y goodness and perfect crunchy lettuce plenty of tomatos M MM MMM Main dish was the pot roast. Now, normally I have a pasta dish or a personal pizza-- but a pot roast went by to another table-- and I luvs me a good pot roast, hearty hunks of tender meat, salty yet not too salty--peppery thick mushroom gravy hearty and just stick to your ribs fluffy potatoes, carrots were not mushy, just tender and a still a tad crunchy-HOLY SMOKES I am jonesing for pot roast-- goodness... man-o-man had they offered me a order of sourdough bread I would have licked that plate clean- go ahead laugh-- you would too! On to the real reason why I am here-- one word-- PIZZOOOOOOOKI doesnt matter how you order it or how much you eat you HAVE to HAVE a Pizzoooki. Seriously I could make this at home any old time and I have, but something about that scoop of ice creme on a not quite all the way cooked, crunchy edge choco-chippy cookie in a pie pan is the bombdiggity! and makes me a happy Redhead and that makes my man happy to see me enjoy a dang cookie -ahh the simple things in life. OKAY now go to BJ's ******* Parents --- If you have kids who can't behave DON'T sit in the bar area..... wait for a booth where you can coral them in. We dont want to trip over them as we leave, head to our table or trip over the little darling, as we head to the restroom- Screaming is not an option, pick a non naptime to eat out, if the rest of us who have /had kids can do it- so can you. Because once again--if our server drops our order in order to not punt your kid across the floor because they were running the 40 yard dash giggling and being cute trying to get away from you....-- - oh yes you the parent will pay for my tossed meal if your kid is a banshee. And I am NOT the only person that is a parent out there that feels this way. If you think this may be about you- chances are IT IS! -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: I have to review RT. Facts are this- I love pizza - besides a pizooki - pizza is my kryptonite, sigh. I have enjoyed RT pizza since my teen years back back in the 19 xx's YES that long. LOL. The salad bar hands down has more toppings and tasty ranch dressing for the salad and Pepperoni pizza to dip---then any other (fast food) pizza place ( and ranch dip being tasty can be sketchy at some places) -AND I agree the prices have always been a more pricey for the pie but then I like it and it is consistant.(sp). Papa Johns is good but not worth the price of the pies.sorry. Round Table has not changed much over the years and I think, stick to what you do best and dont try and cater to the masses, or you lose focus on what works. Now the issue is I like both the meat and the vegi pie, but the sauce is what I love- spicy, tomatoe-eyyy, yummy stuff and I think hands down, what makes the pies here work! This is the once place besids Maruca Tomato Pie at the Shore that I will actually eat the end crust. I usually order our family pie's as I approach Fallbrook- or even the Rainbow Bridge off the 15 North, 2 medium and 2 small - they are hot and ready when I pull up, yep that quick. Now eating there is just a good, the beer is ice cold and I love my beer cold, get a pitcher its cheaper. the games are typical but they have a TV and it has sports on it- its clean and the bathrooms are clean and for me a bathroom being dirty is a deal breaker for me. Dirty bathrooms dirty hands.. They have family night and it can get busy but even on those nights I have ordered to go without issue. So frankly its not a 5 star dining table cloth place, what it is IS a 5 star fast food place with a sit down restaurant feel, that you can enjoy a good dinner at a good price and NOT do dishes. Right? As for a remodel- sure it could be brought up to a new style of booths and tables but it is just a pizza parlor- you wouldnt change Farrells Ice Creme Parlor why would you change Round Table? Now go order a pie to go, get home kick off your shoes, sit back turn on the TV and eat a good pizza pie. -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: Yeesh Slammin' the local joint-- whats with everyone? Sure service can be slow and the wait can be long who made you royalty? being hungry doesn't give anyone the right to be rude. You can always get up and leave. I have yet to be at Spuntino and there not be a line, if there wasn't a line EVER at anytime- then I would seriously worry. Breaking it down Barney style-- this is simple Sicilian home comfort food they make the sauce and pie dough. Pizza Pies are baked in a fire oven-so it can take a little longer --you can only fit so many pies in a brick oven people, its not a conveyor belt folks. Okay food- I like the crust here its thin and crispy the sauce is tasty and full flavored, my hubby and son always get the pepperoni calzone and those calzones are a BEAST I tell you-- with extra sauce to dip. Other kidlet gets the Pizza Rucola or plain macaroni with gravy. I like the salads here Fattore or Antipasto, and pizza for me hands down is the napoletana.. Anchovies yumm. And garlic they know what it means to say extra garlic... mmmmm olive oil and garlic is there really any better smell from a kitchen? except for maybe bacon? I have had the macaroni and other dishes and all are hearty, filling and I need a to go box. The Deli section is a plus especially of I need gravy in a hurry and have not had time to cook some myself. House Chianti is good and reasonable, and the Italian soda are good but a bit pricey since they opted for the smaller sodas. ** personal note-- I have never seen any racist attitude here ever. And I am sorry that people feel that the race card on poor service is acceptable, it is not, it is pathetic and that is my humble opinion, frankly its silly to say that just because the service was slow and you sat in the back, they are a racist establishment... I have sat in the back I have had slow service too, I hate to think what you feel about McDonald's Drive thru at lunch time sitting in the backseat of the car your in. Suffice to say, I have seen people of all races, preferences and style here, we all stood in line we all waited for tables and we all got the same great food, cooked in the same kitchen, served by the same people- I think people have lost track of what "racist" really is and what it means to those that suffered greatly and it is offensive to those that actually experience racial bigots in daily life, get a grip. However not to discount your emotional feelings on this if you feel this way then so be it, its your opinion and how you feel, just don't go back. -
SuzAnne’s 3-star review: I think this is one of those rare times I am giving a low score. In fact I am being generous at 3 because it wasnt so much the food that was so-so or on the verge of pretty good-- (get to that later) but the constant Happy Birthday Song which lost novelty after 5 plays and the kids that are allowed to go up to the food centers and touchy feely lick bite and put back or the people that DONT TAKE A CLEAN PLATE when they go, totally and completely skeeved me out. Granted this happens and buffets more often then I like to think, however in this case I was facing the Buffets food tables and it was a constant -way more then I expected. So food- really nice selection I was surprised after all its a seafood buffet in the middle of the desert because Californias, Inland (us) is a desert. Crab legs tasty, pre cut and easy to get, though some were mysteriously missing meat,, hmmm. They had oysters and clams on the 1/2 shell and the mussels were pretty good, but they didnt change the ice out much so thank goodnes I have a cement stomach. Sushi was okay but not a huge variety. The What I call ( chinese 5 fast food basics) were pretty darn good -Orange Chicken, Broc Beef, Kung Pow Chicken, Chow Mein, Teriyaki Chicken, the soups were okay, the desserts not so stellar. SO again, not a bad price, I wasnt expecting a Vegas type buffet, so therefore I was surprised and pleased, however I wont go back for the simple reason people here cant control their spawn . And after dropping two plates of food walking back to my table . 1st time- 1 a little boy decided to stop right in front of me turn around and toss a fit, he junk punched me with his fist trying to get away from his mother - AND #2- a ittle round rolly polly butterball who had NO real food for dinner was beelining it AGAIN for the 4th time to the softserve ice creme machine and evidently I was in his way of progress.. AS his family chowed down on crab legs...yes as he leaned his head under to catch the ice creme in his mouth...I seriously looked at his mother and said ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! At that -- Hubby was up and already paying the bill he knew it was time for us to go. Be as it may have been an off night- hubby suggests we go again and give it another try... I am so not down with that.. but we will see -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: 5 Stars. Prices are sometimes not cheap for me when it comes to dry cleaning after all I still have my standards, starch, press, corners, hemming, cleaning, etc.. I am a women and I like to look good and I also have my hubbys work shirts/suits.. and Lewis is amazing and reasonable in price- which is a huge plus- keeps us loyal customers now going on 3 years. Lewis Cleaners- WONDERFUL they listen to where the tears, stains, rips, buttons, zippers, hemming etc.. there has not been a stain yet, they have not been able to get out and red sauce is a killer on white. They almost always have our stuff ready before the pick up date and any last minute drop ins/same day - if its a reasonable request is great. Seamstress is in 2 times a week and is a miracle worker hands down no contest. Prices are reasonable here and they do wonderful Military Creases on uniforms. Brings me to Laundry by the Pound.. ever heard of it? here you go! Novel as it may be-- Laundry by the pound is not a new concept- I have teens boys that I introduced " laundry by the pound " when they got jobs... And frankly I think it saves me the headache and for moms all over LISTEN TO ME- It teaches them responsability for when they grow up and move out-- their wife will thank you. They will thank you- U will thank me.. Imagine the time you will gain by not having those extra loads. Yes you love your kids but... say -son- you have a job-go do your laundry this way and in the long run its more cost effective- and time saving-- TIME saving....and mom wont have to nag you about leaving your stuff in the washer or dryer. Pros They go around thier room, pick up all their dirty clothes(socks and underwear, towels everything) throw it in a laundry bag and off to the cleaners You dont have to buy LARGE laundry soap or fabric softner No More endless folding, separating, washing, drying, mending No dealing with a high water bill. No last minute washes No More MOMMMM Wheres MYYYYYY......??? and you roll your eyes Utilities gas and electric usage drops Dont have to put the clothes away Cons If the kids miss picking up their clothes that next Sat-- bummer! responsability is heartless. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: I wanted to write my review right away on Sat. But I couldnt. Literally I couldnt not move a muscle. I was so relaxed my hubby drove home lol. It was all I could do to get out the door and into the car. We had a 2pm couple massage, 1 hour reflexology and 1 hour deep tissue with added accupressure for the hubby. We didnt do the Aroma Therepy since he can get headaches from certain fragrances. But I am more then welcome to do the aroma stuff on my own. First we walked in - Bathrooms are clean I had to check. Smells clean and nice in the hallways and rooms. Some doors are open some are closed, typical. They offered us water or hot tea we took both options. We sit in these comfy chairs in the couples room and removed our shoes, the therapists proceed to bring us each our own wooden buckets of super hot water to soak our feet, ya know, so hot that you say ohhh thats super hot-- but then you kinda get used to it until you wiggle your toes... then its cold and hot all over again.. OH YA!! but it felt delishhhhh-us. No funny business here. Right off the bat its very clear this is a up and up legit place and frankly Many people prefer it that way. Quite, peacefully relaxing,music was asian not too lound not to chimey on bells or wood bird sounds, it was a good mix. I seriously right now want to go back. David was my therapist he was tough and gentle all at the same time. He really worked the muscle in my back and neck, I was super tense after moving the last few weeks. Hubby had a female he doesnt mind a man therapist, but a women has smaller hands and can really work the muscles I prefer a man, hands are bigger and to me not so delicate they tend to really pop my back muscles and get the knotts out, NICE! Hubby was so relaxed he was breathing heavy we all looked to see if he was asleep, he wasnt but you just know when someone needs a serious day at the spa, he needed this. Our 4pm end time came really fast at least it seemd that way. I drank water before and after to help with the toxins that get released during treatments like this. As we were paying a group of 6 women came in , all were regulars and had nothing but praise and kudos for Allo Spa. Needless to say you dont need to tell me twice, we are going back next weekend. Look on the website for the current specials and rates, seriously the rates are great for any budget. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: 5 Stars for this family run business. I really support our local business some deserve the 5 stars some do not in this case Mr Kabob's does.. Our family waited in anticipation for its grand opening and we were not disappointed. There is a small market in the restaurant where you can pick up teas, canned goods, refrigerated items like their amazing and super good garlic spread or the neon hot pink turnip pickles and yogurt. Anyway they make baklava fresh everyday --- hint good stuff. So I always get the combo Shawarma chicken and beef, comes with crunchy salad and hummus, I am not big on fries with my shawarma and of course the rice--so fluffy! I also get the Gyro plate and a side of hummus and grape leaves... now the food can be to go or eat in, we always take it to go. It travels well and is tasty and I need to eat "there" soon, but its fast to pick up on the way home and everyone likes it. Family gets chicken kabobs, shawarma or gyro - I suggest you ask for extra pita bread with meals since they only give one, but I usually buy a few bags of pita to take home. Family run establishment means everyone pitches in--they are friendly and customer attentive, always have smiles on, in fact they are pretty patient when your trying to figure out what you want to eat from the menu.... because everything looks so good. The place is clean and smells clean. Average dinner here is abut 40.00 for a family of 4, and I think its a steal, you have protein, starch & vegi on each plate and its portions are pretty healthy I can easily make a second meal (lunch) off one plate order. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Located in the Barons Market Mall, Off Meadows Pkwy & Rancho Calif Rd. I am here twice a week --at least. Saturdays for sure without fail. WHY? Kahuna Bread, Monkey Bread and The Italian cheese bread! Of course I get my regular sandwich breads as well. Here they give you plenty of samples and they slice the bread for you, except for any sweet or breads with stuff in them. Tried the Popeye bread for the first time, AMAZING. Join the bread club!! We are a bread loving family (Italian) and any true Italian will tell you --YOU have to have good bread for Sunday dinner, the bread here is solid, hearty and holds up to any sandwich you decide to create. (As well as Sunday Gravy) --Italian cold cuts, tuna, even beef dips OH YA!!! So as you head out to Barons and see Subway-- and think hmm I am hungry---stop! think! head over to Temecula Bread Company get some of the best healthy, good for you tasty bread and use those cold cuts from Barons and make your own sammich. Honestly you will walk out with bread-thinking man this is a lot of bread...but - you will be feeding your family with real honest good for you bread that's not full of fillers and chemical preservatives. You have to eat it fast or fridge it.... like I said no preservatives... oh and the Cinn burst bread OMGOODNESS!!! -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: I am a Wahoo's gal. I worked and lived in the OC for many years... and ate at Wahoo's a lot during my second pregnancy- (Irvine Wahoo' s on Bristol and Wahoo's in Torrance by Del Amo mall----seriously could not get enough of the rice, salsa and black beans with those yummy, flakey, seasoned de-lish-ous tacos..OMG good! rolling of eyes..... So I ask you what the heck is going on at the New Wahoo's in Temecula? There are no lines at lunch time, no cramming to get a table or the mad rush to be the first in line...but the food, is awesome. Temecula not heard of Wahoo's? GOOD! leaves more for us loyla Wahoo'ers...... Must have been an off day for the last reviewer who got bad taco..... All I can say is I waited impatiently for the Temecula place to open and I have eaten there at least dozen times, even my litle one hankers for some fish tacos, so its off we go. Price is way reasonable because we have such a tight budget, so eating out is planned, but Wahoo's Is well with reason and the two taco platter is the way to go. The onion rings are so good --now I am a french fry gal (see red robin review) but I dig me an order of the onion rings here. You can do the Wahoo bowl or Kahuna Burrito.. but the ahi rice and beans 1/2 & 1/2 is a family favorite with extra tacos on the side-- my kids would drink the salsa if they could get away with it. Its just fresh and zsingy and has enough kick that makes the fish tacos pop! Its on Overland and Margarita stop off tonight on your way home, ya I know your tired after your commute -aren't we all, but order up a few combos for the family to share and get a a great fast, fresh dinner that is healthy not fried. Everyone should eat more fish Wahoo's is the place to do it. Aloooooooooha! Frankly I can't remember if it has outdoor seating cuz most of them do, but I am pretty focused on just getting in to eat when I am there. sorry. As for Romance no not really, but hubby and I do enjoy going there on our date nights for early dinner before movie so - romance is what u make it folks! -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: We like Chinese food, and it can be tough to decide, because living in Temecula, chinese food spots are all over, so it is nice to have one that is reliable, consist ant and reasonable. I usually get the family size order, but the variety is so good and fresh I always get more, when the taste buds ask, we must comply-lol. Mr. Yu's servings are huge regardless if its take-out or Dine-in. Prices are soo easy on the budget and I have found very little is left over after dinner because the food is THAT good. Orange chicken, green beans and chicken, char-chu pork, soups, egg rolls, rice and noodles yum. Lets talk chow mein- you know without a doubt bad chow-mein when you get it, oily, sticky, starchy, worse yet -burnt or bad veg's or just plain old and sitting under the warmer too long. Not here! light, tender yet crunchy veg's- fresh sauce, not spaghetti noodle like some places, this here is Chow-mein that is good with a meal deal combo or as a meal in itself- goodness I am hungry just thinking about it--going to have to go get some on the way home! So head on over to Mr. Yu, and enjoy a pleasant evening out, besides everyone knows chinese food is so dang tasty out of those darn to-go pop up boxes!!! -
SuzAnne’s 1-star review: 1 Star for a bank.. really? YES DARN IT!!! YES! Considering they closed 4 branches -even ripped out the ATM, how do I know I know this?-- Nov 3 drove to my Temecula branch /and sat there saying-- WTF is wrong with this Picture?-- why is there caution do not cross yellow tape across the bricked area that was my ATM??? suffice to say I have no choice but to go to Chase get charged $3.00 for a $40.00 plus additonal $2.00 charge from PLCU--- on this 5am withdrawl and bitch all the way to the donut shop to get donuts for work... I bitch and bitch as only I can to My BFF in the Bronx on the assinine (sp) crap I must deal with on the West Coast at time...all the way to Miramar.... Prius drivers and tree huggers--being two of them--- so I call PLCU and low and behold they say they sent letters to all PLCU Customers- stating they were closing some branches Nov 5.. well I said this is the 3rd of November... and I am staring at your website all it says is your closed Nov 11 for Veterans Day-- nothing about closing any branches--- she says oh no--- we are closing 4 and according to your home and work address these are the 4 closest to you.. I am so sorry is there anything else I may assist you with? really? thats all you got? you kiddin' me? The catch-- and I suppose I should be happy about this-- they will still gladly accept my automatic payroll deposit and online bill pay and of course honor my debit card purchases... I just cant obvioulsy take money out at a local PLCU ATM or go into a branch to deposit hard checks.... Reallly??? I am so annoyed-- -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: 5 Stars people are saying -- really? for a bar? of course-- here is why. Good Food Good Service Good Drinks Good Prices Good Wait Staff Good Parking Bathrooms are clean! that alone makes any bar 5 Stars ITS A BAR!! I go to drink beer, eat food and watch sports. GO JET's!!! Yes I am gal and I think its a great place, in fact it is probably Temecula's best kept secret because its not for everyone, if your easily offended, insecure and have issues with skimpy outfits on cute girls then leave the TK to us soulless gingers, you go to Dennys' or wherever you feel the need to eat.. Its loud, its got TV's all over with all kinds of sports, short films on motorcycle stuff, extremem sports, wrestling, I mean you name it!! So last Friday it was our usual date night for me and the Hubby- I said TILTED KILT BABY-- he said okay. He's never been, surprise! Now I go to the TK in SD before Padre games so its a no brainer.. he loved it-- No Kidding. Ya think! but its more then just girls in little outfits, its a bar that is clean! not divy~ you can go and walk the miracle mile to the bathroom and not get nudged, the drinks are good not watered down, beer is ice cold and food that is hearty and sticks to your ribs, the salads are plenty and I like the variety of the menu items. So, we walked in around 7:30p - sat right at the pub table by the door and had the best service as usual- attentive, fun, and great suggestions since I am creature of habit at TK when ordering. Our waitress suggested the Gaelic Chicken for me, we shared the calamari plate and potato's chip nachos and hubby had the Philly sandwich.. Black and Tan's my thing, Grey goose and tonic with extra lime for him.. it was a start to a great night out doing nothing! In My Humble Opinion--- I have no idea what "bimbos" people are talking about .. slow service etc. Whut? Here?.. because as often as I am at TK's for events and happy hour with friends I have never had any airheads for hostess or servers that were dumb, me thinks some people didn't really "want" to go to TK. And frankly I am stupefied as to why- when you (general terms) KNOW full well this is an establishment with cute girls in uniforms ( like Hooters) that show cleavage and legs, and its not your thing, WHY would you go and then give it a scathing review and get all offended and uppity because you WERE offended by how they looked? Get over your holy roller self. You come off as immature and intolerant. Anyway I digress, we left around 12:30am and it was yet another great date night with the hubby, a really good meal and lots of ice cold beer to enjoy on our Friday night. We will be back of course because it is a fun place. By the way-- we Love the TK ! the girls are wonderful and work hard my hats off to them! -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: 9/18/2011- Living In Temecula has its upsides, and having a buffet in a casino is for sure one of them. SO parking was so easy and FREE, like that. First thing I noticed was when I walked into the casino the cigarette smell, now for some it might bother ( I am not of that persnickety persuasion on that stuff) I personally don't care, sucking down diesel fumes from a bus I am stuck behind while sitting in my car- during rush hour traffic I think kills more grey cells then casino smoke. But I digress, I was however, instantly memory laned back to VEGAS BABY and the casinos of blue haze smoke, sexy drink girls and the ringa-linga-chach-ing of the machines paying off.. how exciting. Okay no sexy drink girls but the rest was there. Reality! Buffet $21.00 plus drink per person, they charged full price for my 11 yr old. hmm. but ya know she can do some damage so in hind-site not a bad deal according to my husband when I said wow that's a lot for her! It's very clean, servers are polite and attentive, dishes are removed quickly and refills on tea was speedy. The bathroom is located outside in the casino but then so are the bathrooms in Vegas hotels for the restaurants so, no big deal the walk can help you burn calories. FOOD: Crab legs, oysters and mussels, all very very good, so daughter and I proceeded to eat well over our entrance ticket on these 3 items, along with the tuna poke, Chinese broccoli, mini dim sum and pork buns... I suggest having your crab legs reheated in the crab boil as its easier to remove the meat. The oysters were delish and I love oysters raw, they were for us-- not as awesome as when your hanging with the fish mongers in NY or Redondo Beach etc-- ya know - right on the water- but not bad for a buffet -fast turn over on all foods! nothing looked dry or old, small portions were cooked and served quickly. Peel and eat shrimp- big, yummy- 'nuff said! Hubby had BBQ, the Fast 5 Chinese dishes,( see previous posts ) and he enjoyed his choices very much. The salads and fresh fruit bar we so refreshing and the prime rib was YUM! I have to say they have this corn on the cob I had to sample, it was like salty sweetie goodness on a stick, with snappy kernels of corn-reminded me that I didn't have floss in my hand bag and that was okay, this was good corn on the cob nom nom. Desserts- here is my take, I love the sweets, but the bananas foster was soo good hands down you have to try it, on ice cream or by itself, really my daughter had 3 servings and was then promptly as she called it, "in a food coma". She is "wafer thin" I have no idea where she puts it all. I enjoyed the creme brulee and the dark chocolate dessert cup, the mini cheesecake bon-bons and flan were very good, there was a pistachio with raspberry reduction as well, pretty tasty.. the typical cakes, brownies, etc.. were all very tempting but I need to save for my next trip. Hubby had the mini cakes on a stick he said they were pretty good but he enjoyed the fresh fruit more along with the dark chocolate cups. So all in all- it was a Sunday night at 5:30p, no one was really there yet but when we left at 7:45p, there was a long and winding line at the register and the place was filling up fast. Some people can get pushy especially at the seafood station which I found totally RUDE, but I guess if your starving and have not eaten in days then its okay to be rude. This is a buffet at Pechanga (think Monty Python) is a really great buffet that you could seriously do some damage to your self and when they offer the mint and tell you its Wafer thin--- don't do it! (Kids here are behaved) that in itself is a reason to (and you know how I feel about spawn that cannot behave in public) -
SuzAnne’s 3-star review: Here We Go! Latin Dancing, maybe not at its finest but fun all the same. After paying our $10.00 cover, Hubby and I headed to the bar, prices were reasonable I had Stone and he had Hef, and some Fireball shots compliments of our party host. The dance floor was packed, they played some great Latin music till about midnight - people danced but most held the walls so the ceiling wouldn't fall in on us. But then it went on to old school, think Red Onion/ Baby Does type club music and the place went crazy-wild NOW that's what I am talking about!!! At this point I noticed the age group varied its wasn't just a 20 something crowd and everyone was having fun. If you want fresh air you cannot take your drinks onto the patio, which sucks, but I didn't think much of the decor it was beachy, surf ocean - I think it fit perfectly. This place has HUGE potential, to dance under that huge dome was so much fun it was like -I don't know, it reminded me of the old dance places at the turn of the century, nostalgic for sure. So if the decor is a turn off then just ignore it and dance. Anyway- what I can say is that the crowd is very young, very, very military aka Marines, some were very polite and just there with their dates or friends having a great time and being cool... others not so much and as a lady I can only take so much shoving and elbowing for NO reason-- before I am in your face and invading your space wanting to know why your being a jerk, I am tiny so when I have had my limit of rudeness, you know there is gonna be a problem, sigh. This is aimed at the jerk who hocked up the wad and spat it next to my foot and then told me since he is a MARINE!!! I should get over it!! uh-huh.. Thank goodness his friends saw the look on my face and intervened. Moving forward-- All in all would I go back? sure, there is no reason not too. Every bar has its up and down crowd you kinda have to know your limits and handle it accordingly.. I can't let a few drunkards or drama induced couples on the dance floor ruin a very fun night of dancing and laughter with friends, now can I? NO WE CAN'T. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Baron's was my secret escape of finding hard to locate yummy things. Who says that about a market, but this is a place I really enjoy shopping at and from eh great reviews here, I am not the only one. It was my "market" Until my hubby asked, hey where did you get this great walnuts and garlic sesame sticks? DARN! So I had to take him. But I mean its okay, I can share. At Barons, you can really lose track of time here. And now he loves shopping there too! and that ladies is a good thing if your man hates grocery shopping. What I love most is that the floor plan flows well, they really have this market set up the way I shop. I am not rushed, the lighting isn't blaring over head, the music is totally cool, its the perfect temp. What I smell is fresh fruit and Veggies when I walk in -not that ice box and concrete smell. You don't seem to impulse buy here, you actually take time to look, read and pay attention, I mean even kids here are calm and that is a plus in itself. I love that they have the bulk items when you first walk in, cereal, flour, sugar, nuts, fruit in general things you don't want to pay $8.00 for a 4 oz cardboard box that "contents have settled in shipping" , here I get my moneys worth. Next is fresh veggies organic section as well, but then you smell the soups- its that grandma cold day comfort smell wafting across the aisle -- I mean it can be 108° out and I want that clam chowder, it is that good. Next is the olive/salad bar where I get the best marinated artichokes, mushrooms or roasted garlic. The shelves for dry /canned goods is a pretty amazing selection and it is the ONLY market that sells my "Stash Moroccan Mint tea". I buy 4 boxes, yes we drink that much of this tea. They have a great wine section and they sell Ballast Point Beer! Dr. Brown Creme Soda and apple flavored soda (I KNOW it isn't Aspen Apple Soda) but it is the closest thing to it--that I can get until they bring Aspen back- seriously! The meat /chicken/fish section is small and select, pre packaged portions on some and I prefer that. The frozen aisle is compact and easy to navigate I prefer that as well. The checkers are really friendly, informative and care that you come back your not just a dollar sign. So anyway-- Go to Barons when you have time to really check it out and not be rushed, I always find cool new stuff and frankly I prefer it to the larger name brand stores. -
SuzAnne’s 4-star review: Having enjoyed many a late afternoon lunch, that at times can turn into dinner and drinks with friends I can only say I and my hubby have never had a bad meal or drink for that matter here at Killarney's. I could be bribed with Irish car bombs to sing Karaoke-- however that feat has never been achieved, because you see I am Irish and hold my drink! HA! Lets talk food-- two words and two words alone can make me drop everything and head to Killarney's "Muckross Cake" how its made is a mystery I do not want to know but its is heaven on a plate and with ice creme simply sinful, yes I am having a moment. Chocolate cake, Irish creme and ice creme.. sigh..... So I have had and shared pub tacos, salmon, prime rib and the many variations of pot pies, bangers and mash, and the boxtys both meals and desserts.. cinnamon apple especially. Besides the really great service we have always experienced even on crowded Fri/Sat nights rain or not, and with our group which can be 2-20 depending on who is already there when we walk in or joins us if we are there the tabs can be separated without issue, drinks are refilled and never taken away without asking first it is indeed good times for all.. I am sure people can have a bad experience at a restaurant goodness knows I have but having been here many times over the last 5 years, I have never had 1 unhappy visit when it comes to my food and drink.... Now why not 5 stars? simply because sometimes the crowd can have "new drinkers the just 21 crowd" who really lose social graces or have never had any pounded into them by their parents or maybe they just don't give a flying monkey---- and with a few glasses of liquid courage in them, they think they can runamuck! In retrospect many places can have this situation, I just think the bouncers here at Killarny's should take a little bit more of a stronger attitude on this instead of being a buddy. Just sayin' it isn't going to stop me from continuing my love of Killarny's. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: We have lived in Temecula a while now and heard about Shogun, but being Benihana fans we were skeptical. I know Benihana and have been eating there for years since the first one opened in the Las Vegas-Hilton-because well, my dad designed and built that Benihana--so ya-- THAT long ago. So last Friday we decided to try Shogun. I made reservations for 7:30p, on the spur of the moment while driving home--I suggest you make reservations, we walked in and was told it was a 45 min wait and looking around-people were waiting, hungry, bored and moody--- we said "oh we have reservations they are under..." and she said ," ah yes I see, please follow me to your table"-that fast! it was hubby, myself and kidlet. We started by sharing the sushi crunchy roll and it was wonderful. Server was smiling, helpful and made the experience great so kudos to her. Our Chef was happy! HAPPY!! when was the last time you went to Benihana and the chef was smiling? doing those cool tricks as if he actually enjoyed his job? ya --I know! There were applause and whoops from the tables around us, people really enjoying dinner out and being entertained with the antics of their chefs! SHOGUN my friends is what Benihana USED to be!! I can't express it enough. Lets talk Food. Hubby and I each had the Fillet and shrimp our kidlet had the NY and shrimp, they both had the fried rice- I stick to steamed so I can drown it in the ginger sauce YUM! Plus fried rice is 2.00 extra not free like steamed. Kidlet devoured dinner kidlet is by no means a finicky eater but she knows her steak! How it was cooked, we both have to agree that although you may say to your chef, server or whoever is taking your order you ask for med-rare, well done if you want to really kill a good piece of meat- your prerogative! or in my case rare--it is basically a judgment call on the cook/chefs part.. I found it refreshing that the chefs at each table -while cooking the diners steak would show a piece to see if it met their med rare, rare or well done preference. Good Job! Our filet's were so tender they practically melted in your mouth the shrimps were plump, sweet and delightful, the vegi's- even my hubby ate them. There were no take home boxes. Bill-- UNDER $100.00 YEP -- THAT'S RIGHT! with sake, two iced teas and the side of soy beans for kidlet--so will we go back darn skippy sionara Beni-ha-ha we are Shogun bound! -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: Recently hubby and I were treated to a delightful dinner at Carvers for our Anniversary. A Hidden gem indeed, in fact we past it something like 4 times before I CALLED to ask where areeee youuu? LOL ya I know.. We are both huge steak lovers and have eaten at many high end and not so high end steak houses world/nationwide... so here is my review. 5 stars I would give 10 if I could. We were seated at the table with two wing back chairs- very comfy -in the room with the fireplace, next to the atrium. We had a 5pm reservation. Dark wood, nice booths, just a what a nice steak house should feel like. We were greeted graciously, seated promptly and our wine (we brought from our collection) was corked. $15.00 charge. Carvers wine selection is good size and with a nice variety- $25. and up-but I prefer mine and with that low a corkage fee, no complaints). The wait staff was excellent, attentive, polite, charming and knowledgeable on the menu. Carvers has a great early bird specials and we will be back for these. All entrees come with choice of 2 soups, 3 salads and many sides. I had the salad and he had the french onion soup we enjoyed both completely. For the main meal I truly enjoyed the house cut prime rib with baked potato WONDERFUL! I like my meat rare to med rare and it was perfect, trimmed, juicy and seasoned perfectly. Hubby had the Chicken Cordon Blue- he practically licked the plate when he was done, the chicken was that good, it was full of flavor and the sauce was light and really complimented the chicken. I am not a chicken cordon bleu gal, but it did make me think for a moment hmmmm maybeeeeeee and then I went back to devouring my prime rib. LOL There are many appetizers to choose from, but I love stuffed mushrooms as appetizer, this IS a deal breaker for me when it comes to a restaurant. You can tell a lot about a steak place if they know how to cook mushrooms. Often they can be dry, bland and crunchy-- humm not a good thing. However, Carvers were delish. Mushrooms were the perfect bite size, with seafood and cheese, a nice bit of seasoning and not dry or crunchy...but not soggy either. I know this is not classy but we couldn't help it- we sopped up the cheese and garlic sauce with the fresh bread they serve. YUM! Let me point out- sometimes you don't want a steak or it doesn't fit into your budget, but you still want a nice night out with your sweetie or friends or just by yourself.. Go to Carvers, you can have a glass of wine, a few appetizers, go right for dessert and keep it well with in a budget!! Honestly I can't remember what we had for dessert, it was a banana, chocolate tart thingy and it was another "gotta lick the plate" dish---but we didn't. All in all, go early and enjoy the quite peaceful dining experience, there were some kids there but they were well behaved. The prices were easy on the budget, dinner was $117.00 with tax and 20% gratuity. I said it has outdoor seating-it actually has a beautiful atrium-so you can enjoy the outside in the winter or rainy weather-inside. Plenty of parking Has a full bar Dress casual/comfy Takes all credit cards and cash Let them know its special night. As for kids- you know my thoughts on children, if they can behave in a restaurant and its not during naptime and there is something there for them to eat- or you bring something FOR them to eat...then by all means yes, bring them to Carvers, but if they are prone to meltdowns, please dont. -
SuzAnne’s 5-star review: I am all about burgers at In N Out, so when Five Guys rolled into town.. had to give it a go. Suffice to say Five Guys is not new as far as a burger place restaurant, they are an East Coast kinda joint, but they finally opened up here in Temecula and THAT is a good thing my friends. Line is out the building on some nights, but the service does not suffer it is smiles, great attitude and they are on the ball! So I had to try it out and see if the creations here were true to the East Coast style. YES! However I have to say it is not a cheap burger, if you add the fixins it can be expensive not sure how it adds up but it does. Maybe cuz you have the choice of 1 or two patties- I go for 1- the 2 patty never ever every stays together in any form of ease to eat, it all falls apart, which is fine but I like my burgers to hold together for at least the 3rd bite, maybe I should ease up on the fixins..... ya right! I love the cajun fries with the vinegar to dip in. I have to share the large fries it is a really large portion and even with the hubby - it is a lot of fries. The Winchester location can get pretty breezy outside since its on a main road--- but inside is super loud with people and talking over the music, so I brave the wind to enjoy my grub. Now as for In N Out- ya I am still in an In N Out gal- but its nice to have the option of a place to eat that I really enjoy depending on which side of town I am on and not be disappointed, if that makes sense.
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