Chabaa Thai Restaurant
Variety: Thai
Address: 1546 Queen Street
Date Visited: Monday, October 11, 2010
Orders: Spring Rolls, Rice, Pad Thai, Cashew Chicken, Padd See Eiw, Masaman Chicken
Taste: 10 + 10 = 20/20
Portion Size: 10 + 10 = 20/20
Presentation: 10 + 10 = 20/20
Value: 10 + 10 = 20/20
Service: 10 + 10 = 20/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 100% (Exceptional)
(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: We both really like this place, and brought out-of-towners who were in need of some good thai. We all walked out of there pleasantly (but not uncomfortably) full. The food was excellent and the value was incredibly reasonable. It was our first time trying the Masaman chicken, and we'll definitely try it again!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Review #10 - Mr. Chang’s Chinese Food Emporium
Mr. Chang’s Chinese Food Emporium
Variety: Chinese
Address: 1304 Birmingham Street
Date Visited: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Orders: Lemon Chicken/Beef & Mixed Vegetables/Chicken Fried Rice/Egg Roll & Sweet & Sour Chicken/Mixed Vegetables/Chicken Fried Rice/Spring Roll
Taste: 6 + 8 = 14/20
Portion Size: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Presentation: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 77% (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: Both of us were impressed at the start - the taste was pretty decent, but one of the meals got worse with every bite. The plum/lemon sauce was one in the same and tasted like very light lemon pie filling. The mixed vegetables were a bit soupy, and kind of tarnished the rest of the items. The egg rolls also left much to be desired. Good service, though.
Variety: Chinese
Address: 1304 Birmingham Street
Date Visited: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Orders: Lemon Chicken/Beef & Mixed Vegetables/Chicken Fried Rice/Egg Roll & Sweet & Sour Chicken/Mixed Vegetables/Chicken Fried Rice/Spring Roll
Taste: 6 + 8 = 14/20
Portion Size: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Presentation: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 77% (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: Both of us were impressed at the start - the taste was pretty decent, but one of the meals got worse with every bite. The plum/lemon sauce was one in the same and tasted like very light lemon pie filling. The mixed vegetables were a bit soupy, and kind of tarnished the rest of the items. The egg rolls also left much to be desired. Good service, though.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Review #9 - Rogue's Roost
Rogue's Roost
Variety: Pub
Address: 5435 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Monday, August 16, 2010
Orders: California Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap
Taste: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Portion Size: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 7 + 9 = 16/20
Service: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 85% (Excellent)
(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: Our first "Excellent" score to date! The pub fries are delicious vessels of mashed potato goodness and both wraps were tasty and filling. Slightly more expensive than it should be, but an overall enjoyable experience
Variety: Pub
Address: 5435 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Monday, August 16, 2010
Orders: California Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap
Taste: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Portion Size: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 7 + 9 = 16/20
Service: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -
Final Grade: 85% (Excellent)
(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: Our first "Excellent" score to date! The pub fries are delicious vessels of mashed potato goodness and both wraps were tasty and filling. Slightly more expensive than it should be, but an overall enjoyable experience
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Review #8 - Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet
Variety: Chicken and Ribs
Address: 3462 Kempt Road
Date Visited: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Orders: Classic Hot Chicken Sandwich, Summer Sensation (1/4 Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Fries & Ice Cream Sundae)
Taste: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Portion Size: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Service: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -1
Final Grade: 84% (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: Always a good experience, and a nice portion size. Bonus point for the waitress paying attention to a friend's order before bringing it out and insisting that the cook prepare a new stir fry because the first one "didn't look right." Down a point, though, for my vegetables being served stone cold as a result.
Variety: Chicken and Ribs
Address: 3462 Kempt Road
Date Visited: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Orders: Classic Hot Chicken Sandwich, Summer Sensation (1/4 Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Fries & Ice Cream Sundae)
Taste: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Portion Size: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Service: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -1
Final Grade: 84% (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: Always a good experience, and a nice portion size. Bonus point for the waitress paying attention to a friend's order before bringing it out and insisting that the cook prepare a new stir fry because the first one "didn't look right." Down a point, though, for my vegetables being served stone cold as a result.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Review #7 - The Italian Market
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.
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.
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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