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New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 525-4455
Bayona
Categories:
American (New),
Mediterranean
My Mom complained to her about the amount of fat (and lack of meat) on the rabbit roulade and things just seem to go down hill from there. What's funny is that I had the same entree and I was as unpleasantly surprised with the fat wrapping (seriously lacked meat, was like sausage casing) around the the andouille-stuffing. None of the three of us who ordered the entree could eat the thick fat casing...why would we...and I'm not afraid of fat.
I was ultimately disappointed in much of the meal. The Goat Cheese Crouton with Mushrooms in Madera sauce was the highlight of the meal (the waitress said it was one of her favorites...she doesn't like the others???)-- the low point was the empanada dessert (brittle was good but the empanada wasn't cooked enough --rawish-- and none of the flavors in the dish *none* seemed to go together).
I was disappointed. I'd heard about Bayona for awhile and was looking forward to this meal. I wouldn't go back.
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 434-1114
Muss & Turner's
Categories:
Specialty Food,
American (New),
Delis
Kamado grilled Riverview Farm's Grass Fed Beef Burger with roasted poblano pepper, melted Grafton cheddar, red onion and house-made cilantro mayo on a challah bun. $10.93 (Organically raised in N. Georgia and in our opinion has a distinct flavor that can't be beat)
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-1245
Pappas Bar-B-Q
Category:
Barbeque
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Downtown
Listed in: I Want My Money Back
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
Reef
Categories:
Seafood,
Lounges
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Midtown
I tried the crispy skin snapper since I'd read it's one of their notables. The fish was nicely prepared and I enjoyed eating each bite with a bit of the chard served with it, but, in general, it was an average tasting white fish. The S.O. ordered the grilled scallops served on polenta and I think he enjoyed the polenta more than the scallops (it was questionable if they were cooked all the way through too). We split the fried mac and cheese and definitely liked it, but I've had better homemade. The dessert was the best part of the meal. We split a cheescake with a dark cherry topping and honey gelato on the side. I make a similar cheesecake type cupcake that's a cheap knock-off and I really enjoyed their combination of the topping, cake, and graham cracker crust.
Our service was really lacking. I hate it when waiters look past the table when they walk up and talk to their customers. Our waiter just didn't have much to say and didn't seem to have any interest in us at all. From what I saw around me I have a feeling if we were regulars or a larger, more wealthy party we would have had more congenial service.
A couple of other tidbits?
1. Good bread
2. I bet this place is pretty loud when it's crowded
3. Hard, wooden chairs that hurt your butt
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 520-5131
Barnaby's Cafe
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Montrose
I got a very salty spinach lasagna from Barnaby's the other night that looked like it came straight out of a frozen dinner packaging. The edges were tough and inedible. My extremities quickly swelled from the sodium. One of the worst parts of the dining experience was having to sit across from my husband as he picked and made sad and disgusted faces at his chicken burrito. He complained the entire dinner wondering how anyone could screw up a burrito.
These two entrees were complete failures and for a restaurant to serve them makes me wonder 1.) who's in the kitchen, and 2.) if the owners/managers know what is being sent out to the customers.
I want my money back.
1 Previous Review:
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1/28/2008
The theme of Barnaby's is cute. A long time ago the family's beloved sheepdog, Barnaby, went to doggie heaven and so they've dedicated their restaurants to his memory...or something like that.
In general it's upscale-ish diner fare with hearty burgers, salads, breakfast and everything in between. It's good food. A little over priced, but good and substantial. I got a burger (natural, hormone-free chuck) that was juicy and flavorful. Their skinny fries are piled on the side and heavily seasoned and pretty darn good. Unfortunately, we stopped in on a Monday holiday and not only was it packed but there were screaming kids abound and a lot of Moms with babies out lunching with their other Mommie friends and it didn't go unnoticed while we were waiting for a table and eating.
I think next time I go to Barnaby's I'll skip the River Oaks location. I'll also probably pass on ordering a Diet Coke. They serve their sodas in plastic bottles -- those plastic bottles that are piling up in landfills -- and I don't think they're recycled. (Barnaby's please rethink your way of serving sodas!)
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 520-8599
The Chocolate Bar
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighborhood: Montrose
Listed in: Places I live DANGEROUSLY…, WOW. Variety and selections…, Dates with the S.O.
1 Previous Review:
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8/8/2007
This isn't your run-of-the-mill Chocolate store. Yes, they sell everything and anything Chocolate related. But, it's their fabulous Chocolate ice cream, cakes, and a specialty drinks that make this place unique. Their Creamy Dreamy Truffle Ice Cream is to die for and hands-down the best Chocolate ice cream I have ever eaten. I'm looking forward to going back and trying their 4-layer Chocolate cake and Rocky Road Pie. Like Serendipity in New York they also sell a whipped Chocolate drink that I'll stop in for next time my blood sugar level needs a boost.
The store-side sells the standard truffles, haystacks (my favorites), chocolate bricks, anything you can imagine dipped in Chocolate (fruit, nuts, fortune cookies, popcorn, rice krispy treats, mint milanos, nutter butters, double stuff oreos), and all sorts of novelty Chocolate gifts. And, they haven't forgotten the dogs with Carob treats for man's best friend.
I haven't decided if it's a blessing or a curse that The Chocolate Bar (Where Every Hour is Happy Hour) is within walking distance to my house! This will definitely be a regular stop for after dinner dessert and for taking my out-of-town-guests!
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 529-2891
Kahn's Deli
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Food
Neighborhood: West University
It was hard for me to find something to eat because a.) I wanted something breakfast-y, and b.) apparently when you're pregnant you're not suppose to eat deli meats (unless they're heated?), and c.) did I mention they didn't even have bagels with cream cheese? I ended up with a BLT. It was just okay. The S.O. got a ginormous corned beef sandwich complete with coleslaw and Russian dressing. He thought the meat was of good quality.
Also, FYI, this is counter service only. I guess I thought it was a NY deli with table service since the web site said they have breakfast but it's very much just a sandwich shop.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 523-3115
Shipley DO-Nut Shops
Category:
Donuts
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Museum District, Midtown
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 521-7465
Pink's Pizza
Categories:
Pizza,
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Midtown, Downtown
By the time the second pizza arrived I was still hungry but completely over Pink's Pizza. Without the chicken the pizza still didn't have much flavor or nearly enough pizza sauce and cheese. It was all really, really bad. We went to Pink's Pizza in the Heights a few months ago and thought we'd try out the new location. Unfortunately they're not getting any more business from me.
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I contacted her daily (and often times multiple times through out the day) as we were shopping and going through the contract process and she was always available and responsive--quite remarkably actually--and eager, friendly and enthusiastic. Once we found our home, Jane went out of her way to let us in to the house (it was unoccupied) as often as we needed to see the house and once we were under contract she'd meet us if wanted to look at the interior to meet with painters and other contractors. (She was also so great and patient with our 18 mo old who had to tag along to many of the meet-ups!) She was professional and hardworking and I am so grateful for all her dedication to helping us find our home!
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