The Italian Market
Variety: Italian
Address: 6061 Young Street
Date Visited: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Orders: New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich & Lemon Meringue Pie, PLT (Proscuitto, Lettuce & Tomato, we think) Sandwich & Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Taste: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Portion Size: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Presentation: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 75% (Good)
(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)
Notes: More of a specialty grocery store with a cafe attached, the place still has a nice atmosphere and nice Italian foods. The lemon in the pie was a little bitter and the olive paste in the Muffuletta was a little strong, but overall, an enjoyable lunch.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Review #6 - Boston Pizza
Boston Pizza
Variety: Casual Dining
Address: 1858 Granville Street
Date Visited: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Orders: Garlic Fingers, Fettuccine Carbonnara, Fettuccine Alfredo
Taste: 6 + 7 = 13/20
Portion Size: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Presentation: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Value: 6 + 6 = 12/20
Service: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -
Final Grade: 68% (Good)
(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)
Notes: Not much to say here - it was an average meal. Not outstanding, not terrible, but the Carbonnara was a little on the weak side. Bonus point for sitting us near two sweet TVs showing World Cup soccer.
Variety: Casual Dining
Address: 1858 Granville Street
Date Visited: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Orders: Garlic Fingers, Fettuccine Carbonnara, Fettuccine Alfredo
Taste: 6 + 7 = 13/20
Portion Size: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Presentation: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Value: 6 + 6 = 12/20
Service: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -
Final Grade: 68% (Good)
(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)
Notes: Not much to say here - it was an average meal. Not outstanding, not terrible, but the Carbonnara was a little on the weak side. Bonus point for sitting us near two sweet TVs showing World Cup soccer.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Review #5 - Athens Restaurant
Athens Restaurant
Variety: Greek
Address: 6273 Quinpool Road
Date Visited: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Orders: Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo
Taste: 8 + 4 = 12/20
Portion Size: 8 + 5 = 13/20
Presentation: 7 + 5 = 12/20
Value: 7 + 6 = 13/20
Service: 2 + 2 = 4/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 54% (Marginal)
(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)
Notes: Usually a satisfying dining experience, this visit was very disappointing. They've seemingly changed the formula of their normally excellent Fettuccine Alfredo - the sauce was virtually tasteless. Perhaps the worst part of the dinner was the service. They weren't busy, yet the waiter was incredibly slow, and in no hurry to take the orders, deliver the food or bring the bill. To make matters worse, half of our group (we were there with others for a birthday) received their appetizers a full 20 minutes before anyone else received a scrap of food.
Variety: Greek
Address: 6273 Quinpool Road
Date Visited: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Orders: Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo
Taste: 8 + 4 = 12/20
Portion Size: 8 + 5 = 13/20
Presentation: 7 + 5 = 12/20
Value: 7 + 6 = 13/20
Service: 2 + 2 = 4/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 54% (Marginal)
(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)
Notes: Usually a satisfying dining experience, this visit was very disappointing. They've seemingly changed the formula of their normally excellent Fettuccine Alfredo - the sauce was virtually tasteless. Perhaps the worst part of the dinner was the service. They weren't busy, yet the waiter was incredibly slow, and in no hurry to take the orders, deliver the food or bring the bill. To make matters worse, half of our group (we were there with others for a birthday) received their appetizers a full 20 minutes before anyone else received a scrap of food.
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