Matthew "R U calling to Order or Complain?" A.'s Profile

We went back again on Halloween night to Wirtshaus. It was a much slower evening and we got right in.
The same owners were the , John and Pat, working the bar and tables.
Our waitress who resembled a WWF wrestler, took our drink and order promptly.
I ordered a German wheat beer, and John came over and poured for me in a cool German stein, along with a slice of lemon to top it off.

We both order soups, which they later come back to tell us that they ran out of the cream of Potato. The only soup. (We notice that long after they run out that they do not erase it from the special board.

We both order specials (2 kinds of wurst, potato pancakes, and crout. I also got a side of sweet & sour red cabbage which I had before and it all was delicious. A second German beer ( I had trouble deciding, there were so many) and the meal was satisfying and complete.

They do have beer, wine, and special German after dinner appertifes and digestives.

One downer, the men's bathroom is very old and tiny, and had a very strong smell of methane gas, sewer smell. We could smell it all the way back  to our table in the dining room.

2.5 Stars.
The Hampstead House is yes finally open and the new Greek family is working the tables hard.
The owner, Stefano came around to all the tables and talked up a storm to all the patrons and told them how they want suggestions and comments, and new ideas.
Not sure if he really wanted to here them.

Well Stefano, here ya go.

1. The prime rib was good. It was hot, priced well and seasoned.
2. Please add baked potato to the menu. I don't care for fries with my prime rib. It is not hard to bake a potato.
3. Please add specials to the menu. No specials at all but the waitress reported that the Greek specials are great!
4. The restaurant was clean, service was good.
5. You mentioned local ingredients. Please list on the menu.
6. The chicken parm was very under sauced. We had to ask for more.

We will be back to try breakfast as you offer homemade hash! Yum!

The Chatterbox Cafe is a great little eatery in the same plaza as The Lobster Claw.
The nice roomy interior is homey and comfortable with a big bar, 2 flat screens with local news, and big oversize tables that are tall.

A piano player was playing Christmas music which on this snowy morning made the way for a cheery and festive atmosphere.

They have a full coffee bar serving latte and espresso and more.
Beer, wine, and bloody Marys are also available.

The food was very good. I had the "stuffed skins" which was baked potato wedges stuffed with scrabbled egg and topped with bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Served with a side of fresh salsa and sour cream. This was excellent and very filling.

My friend had a omelet which came with home fries and toast.

Overall a great breakfast. In the same league, menu wise as Mattie's Bagel & Eatery in Salem but bigger and better space.

Howie has come to our place for the last few years to do a general oil heat furnace cleaning.
I guess his service is okay.
He comes on time. His work is efficient and he seems to know what he is doing.

He cleans / vacuums the oil furnace.
Changes the air filter.
Changes the filter on the oil tank.
Checks the piping and air venting to the chimney.
Probably more too.

He is a solo operation. He says he works for another heating company FT and this is his side job.

We paid $130. Our neighbor reports that he knows a guy that charges less.

Go figure.

Now Hess Express, has pretty decent gas prices. Its a bitch getting in adn out of the parking lot during daylight hours so beware. Great mini mart too. One can also refill your proane tank at a really good low cost. Open 24 hrs.