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Wednesday, June 23, 2004
6-23-2004 Klondike Kates, (302) 737-6100, 158 E. Main Street, Newark, DE
Strengths: Decent food for a student bar, usually. The steak was as good as that cut of meat could be.
Service: Service was below average. When it was brought to the server's attention that the caserole hadn't been heated properly, and was still cold, her solution was to tell the cook. She promptly reported back to me that she had told the cook. It never occurred to her to offer to have the problem fixed, or to make an adjustment on the check.
Could use Improvement: See above.
Turn Off's: A minor fly problem exists.
Handicap Accessibility: Poor.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Decent food for a student bar, usually. The steak was as good as that cut of meat could be.
Service: Service was below average. When it was brought to the server's attention that the caserole hadn't been heated properly, and was still cold, her solution was to tell the cook. She promptly reported back to me that she had told the cook. It never occurred to her to offer to have the problem fixed, or to make an adjustment on the check.
Could use Improvement: See above.
Turn Off's: A minor fly problem exists.
Handicap Accessibility: Poor.
Reviewer: REI1
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Lone Star Steakhouse, 113 S. duPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-3854
Strengths: Tonight, I can't think of any.
Service: Service was fine on this occasion.
Could use Improvement: See Below...
Turn Off’s: I am writing this very quickly after having eaten my meal from Lone Star for several reasons. First, I want to jot these thoughts down while they are fresh in my mind. Secondly, I fear that I may become violently ill, and I want to document the evening while I am still able. On both of my last two visits, my favorite steak (the cajun ribeye) has been cooked and served to me well done, rather than medium rare as I had requested. On each such occasion I have sent it back and a manager returns with a properly cooked steak of greater size, and an apology. Tonight however, the traditional cajun spices had been supplemented with a different flavoring. It vividly brought forward images in my mind of the steak having been tenderized under the boot of a cook who had recently been outside on a smoke break. I still feel ill just thinking about it. It seems that Lone Star has been suffering from the competition of the Texas Roadhouse and Bugaboo Creek. Lone Star is no longer on my approved list. What a shame.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Tonight, I can't think of any.
Service: Service was fine on this occasion.
Could use Improvement: See Below...
Turn Off’s: I am writing this very quickly after having eaten my meal from Lone Star for several reasons. First, I want to jot these thoughts down while they are fresh in my mind. Secondly, I fear that I may become violently ill, and I want to document the evening while I am still able. On both of my last two visits, my favorite steak (the cajun ribeye) has been cooked and served to me well done, rather than medium rare as I had requested. On each such occasion I have sent it back and a manager returns with a properly cooked steak of greater size, and an apology. Tonight however, the traditional cajun spices had been supplemented with a different flavoring. It vividly brought forward images in my mind of the steak having been tenderized under the boot of a cook who had recently been outside on a smoke break. I still feel ill just thinking about it. It seems that Lone Star has been suffering from the competition of the Texas Roadhouse and Bugaboo Creek. Lone Star is no longer on my approved list. What a shame.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Thursday, November 20, 2003
TGI Fridays, 650 South College Ave.,Newark, DE 19713 (302) 737-3700
(302) 737-9177 (FAX)
Strengths: Reasonably stable good menu.
Service: Service was acceptable on this occasion.
Could use Improvement: I ordered a medium rare steak, and received a well done steak.
Turn Off’s: The server rushed into the parking lot to mistakenly accuse me of taking her pen, in front of my guests. I had left her pen on the table. The dim lights interfered with her ability to see it. I gave her an extra pen and wished her well.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
(302) 737-9177 (FAX)
Strengths: Reasonably stable good menu.
Service: Service was acceptable on this occasion.
Could use Improvement: I ordered a medium rare steak, and received a well done steak.
Turn Off’s: The server rushed into the parking lot to mistakenly accuse me of taking her pen, in front of my guests. I had left her pen on the table. The dim lights interfered with her ability to see it. I gave her an extra pen and wished her well.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
DENNY's, 80 MCINTOSH PLAZA, NEWARK, DE 19713 (302)-738-4671
Strengths: Open 24 Hours, and serves breakfast all of them.
Service: Service was poor on this occasion. Sad.
Could use Improvement: The food was burned, and late, even though there were very few patrons in the restaurant.
Turn Off’s: Late, poorly cooked food and bad service.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Open 24 Hours, and serves breakfast all of them.
Service: Service was poor on this occasion. Sad.
Could use Improvement: The food was burned, and late, even though there were very few patrons in the restaurant.
Turn Off’s: Late, poorly cooked food and bad service.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Monday, October 27, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: Will not let you down. Always good food, comfortable seating and great menu selection.A great place to go with friends and family!
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections. Attentive to patrons' needs.
Could use Improvement: None
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: Will not let you down. Always good food, comfortable seating and great menu selection.A great place to go with friends and family!
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections. Attentive to patrons' needs.
Could use Improvement: None
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Friday, October 10, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment, the cleanliness and the simple yet delightful decor. A very pleasant change from regular fare.
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections.
Could use Improvement: Dessert consists only of quartered oranges, don't expect a sundae!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment, the cleanliness and the simple yet delightful decor. A very pleasant change from regular fare.
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections.
Could use Improvement: Dessert consists only of quartered oranges, don't expect a sundae!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Monday, September 29, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: A Saturday night run for take-out was converted into a delightful sit down meal. We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment.
Service: Service was very nice (Some servers are not entirely bi-lingual, though. Don't order rice tea unless you know what you are getting. Soda is a safe bet.).
Could use Improvement: I tried to go back again on Sunday (yes, they were that good), but they are closed on Sundays. Rats!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: A Saturday night run for take-out was converted into a delightful sit down meal. We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment.
Service: Service was very nice (Some servers are not entirely bi-lingual, though. Don't order rice tea unless you know what you are getting. Soda is a safe bet.).
Could use Improvement: I tried to go back again on Sunday (yes, they were that good), but they are closed on Sundays. Rats!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Monday, September 15, 2003
Iron Hill Brewery, 147 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711, (302) 266-9000.
Strengths: We went for their Sunday evening Prime Rib Special. For $15.95, you get a 14 oz. prime rib, baked potato, salad, vegetable and a glass of wine or a pint of beer. It was well worth it. As usual, the brewery doesn't disappoint.
Service: Good, prompt and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Not at this time.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Parking: Plenty in the rear of the restaurant as well as on Main Street
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: We went for their Sunday evening Prime Rib Special. For $15.95, you get a 14 oz. prime rib, baked potato, salad, vegetable and a glass of wine or a pint of beer. It was well worth it. As usual, the brewery doesn't disappoint.
Service: Good, prompt and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Not at this time.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Parking: Plenty in the rear of the restaurant as well as on Main Street
Reviewer: REI4
Thursday, September 04, 2003
The Stable Cafe, at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
Strengths: Very Good luncheon dining in a unique setting. I am glad the stables were properly mucked. Yes, it's really in a stable.
Service: Fair
Could use Improvement: The tables could be spaced slightly further apart, and one more server could sure help on those busy days.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good (but 1/2 mile away)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Very Good luncheon dining in a unique setting. I am glad the stables were properly mucked. Yes, it's really in a stable.
Service: Fair
Could use Improvement: The tables could be spaced slightly further apart, and one more server could sure help on those busy days.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good (but 1/2 mile away)
Reviewer: REI1
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Blue Ridge Dining Room, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC (800) 438-5800
Strengths: First Class breakfast buffet.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: First Class breakfast buffet.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Pixie & Bill's, 1058 Tiger Blvd (Highway 123), Clemson, SC (864) 654.1210
Strengths: Nice Restaurant. Casual but not too casual. Very nice food.
Service: We got the impression that some of the staff were new to this. The one's that weren't new were having old home week with patrons that they knew.
Could use Improvement: Staff training.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Nice Restaurant. Casual but not too casual. Very nice food.
Service: We got the impression that some of the staff were new to this. The one's that weren't new were having old home week with patrons that they knew.
Could use Improvement: Staff training.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Coral Bay Seafood Restaurant, 164 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, Phone: (828) 225-3474, Fax: (828) 251-0744
Strengths: Good quality and quantity seafood for a reasonable price. Even in the mountains. I was impressed.
Service: Very Good.
Could use Improvement: Nothing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good quality and quantity seafood for a reasonable price. Even in the mountains. I was impressed.
Service: Very Good.
Could use Improvement: Nothing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate
Reviewer: REI1
Chops at Sunset Terrace, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC (800) 438-5800
Strengths: Beautiful scenery and first class dining. Casual dress and resort-wear are acceptable until 6 pm. Casual evening dress (collared shirts and long pants for gentlemen) is requested after 6 pm. Bring your wallet. I'm serious.
Service: Excellent.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good, although a little bit of a hike to the restrooms.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Beautiful scenery and first class dining. Casual dress and resort-wear are acceptable until 6 pm. Casual evening dress (collared shirts and long pants for gentlemen) is requested after 6 pm. Bring your wallet. I'm serious.
Service: Excellent.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good, although a little bit of a hike to the restrooms.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Stonewalls , Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5550
Strengths: Overall, the food was good. There aren't millions of choices of places to eat in Banner Elk, though. Steaks are the preferred menu item.
Service: OK.
Could use Improvement: The lobster bisque was bad... real bad. They would have done much better with it if they had bought canned. Note to self: when in a steak house far from the sea, don't order seafood.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Poor, but try the post office parking lot (when they are closed) .
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Overall, the food was good. There aren't millions of choices of places to eat in Banner Elk, though. Steaks are the preferred menu item.
Service: OK.
Could use Improvement: The lobster bisque was bad... real bad. They would have done much better with it if they had bought canned. Note to self: when in a steak house far from the sea, don't order seafood.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Poor, but try the post office parking lot (when they are closed) .
Reviewer: REI1
Boston Market, 1050 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19711 302-369-3389
Strengths: The food is usually ok.
Service: Not Great.
Could use Improvement: They are losing track of their ordering process, and the choices available for side items are not reliable.
Turn Off’s: It was dirty and flies were abundant.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Good .
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The food is usually ok.
Service: Not Great.
Could use Improvement: They are losing track of their ordering process, and the choices available for side items are not reliable.
Turn Off’s: It was dirty and flies were abundant.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Good .
Reviewer: REI1
Don Pablos Restaurant,600 Center Boulevard, Newark, DE 19702, 302-737-3984
Strengths: All around good mexican food, with some americana in the right places.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: It is noisy when crowded. Perhaps some sound deadening building materials would help reduce the din.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good
Parking: Good (around back).
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: All around good mexican food, with some americana in the right places.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: It is noisy when crowded. Perhaps some sound deadening building materials would help reduce the din.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good
Parking: Good (around back).
Reviewer: REI1
Bennett’s Bar-B-Que Pit, 2910 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, (865) 429-2200
Strengths: Great stacks of charred meats! Atkin's diet menu specials (even deserts). This place is a must for the vacationer with an appetite.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Parking: Almost adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Great stacks of charred meats! Atkin's diet menu specials (even deserts). This place is a must for the vacationer with an appetite.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Parking: Almost adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
The Alamo Steakhouse Restaurant, 3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge,TN (865) 908-9998
Strengths: Good Steak and fixin's. Not just a roadside steakhouse. It is a decent restaurant.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good Steak and fixin's. Not just a roadside steakhouse. It is a decent restaurant.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
JALSAA 441-461 College Square Shopping Center, Newark, Delaware - 19711,Phone: (302) 283-0173,Fax: (302) 283-0174
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of Jalsaa, and the Indian cuisine we were served. What can I say? I will be back and I'm going to bring a bigger appetite and more friends!
Service: Right on target.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of Jalsaa, and the Indian cuisine we were served. What can I say? I will be back and I'm going to bring a bigger appetite and more friends!
Service: Right on target.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
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