Waterfront Warehouse
Variety: Seafood
Address: 1549 Lower Water Street
Date Visited: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Orders: Warm Roasted Chicken Mushroom Salads
Taste: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Portion Size: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Value: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Service: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -2
Final Grade: 74% (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: This isn't the most favourable review of the Waterfront Warehouse, and in a way, it's not really their fault. You see, J doesn't like seafood, and T is allergic to it. Although their website claims that "This is the place for simply sensational seafood in Halifax," we didn't know that this this going in - we'd never been there before, and had been invited by a relative who we hadn't seen in years, so we didn't have any input in the venue selection. That being said, it's really not fair to have have so few non-seafood items on the menu - three salads, one appetizer (escargot - yuck) and a $36 steak. So, there really wasn't much for us to choose from. We both went with the Warm Roasted Chicken Mushroom Salad (sans mushrooms for J, who also begged for a side of fries to compensate). They were decent, but really weren't filling - if not for the fries, we would have had to head off in search of pizza afterwards. So, although it's probably heaven for those who love seafood, it just wasn't for us. Negative points for lack of non-seafood selection, and for the hordes of of flies in the restaurant.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Review #22 - Mexicali Rosa's
Mexicali Rosa's
Variety: Tex Mex
Address: 5472 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Monday, August 15, 2011
Orders: Mexican Flag, Nachos
Taste: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Portion Size: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
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: The thing about Mexis is that it's incredib...ly average. You know what you can expect - consistent but unspectacular Tex Mex cuisine. This visit was the same as the last, which was the same as the one before that, which was the same as the one before that. Would love to see tamales added to the menu.
Variety: Tex Mex
Address: 5472 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Monday, August 15, 2011
Orders: Mexican Flag, Nachos
Taste: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Portion Size: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
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: The thing about Mexis is that it's incredib...ly average. You know what you can expect - consistent but unspectacular Tex Mex cuisine. This visit was the same as the last, which was the same as the one before that, which was the same as the one before that. Would love to see tamales added to the menu.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Review #21 - The Foggy Goggle
The Foggy Goggle Restaurant & Bar
Variety: Pub
Address: 1667 Argyle Street
Date Visited: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Orders: Pulled Pork Sandwich and Chili Sweet Potato Soup, Busty Chicken Sandwich and Roasted Potatoes
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -1
Final Grade: 78% (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: We were originally worried that it was going to be one of those places that looks like a pub but you actually end up leaving hungry. While the portion sizes weren't massive, the food was good and so was the service. The Chili Sweet Potato Soup was a hit. Lost a point for the swarm of fruit flies - difficult to control, for sure, but they definitely hindered the dining experience.
Variety: Pub
Address: 1667 Argyle Street
Date Visited: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Orders: Pulled Pork Sandwich and Chili Sweet Potato Soup, Busty Chicken Sandwich and Roasted Potatoes
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Bonus: -
Minus: -1
Final Grade: 78% (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: We were originally worried that it was going to be one of those places that looks like a pub but you actually end up leaving hungry. While the portion sizes weren't massive, the food was good and so was the service. The Chili Sweet Potato Soup was a hit. Lost a point for the swarm of fruit flies - difficult to control, for sure, but they definitely hindered the dining experience.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Review #20 - Lady Hammond Bar & Grill
Lady Hammond Bar & Grill
Variety: Pub
Address: 6151 Lady Hammond Road
Date Visited: Sunday, July 24, 2011
Orders: Lumberjack Breakfast, Breakfast Special
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 8 + 7 = 15/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 6 + 7 = 13/20
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: Typical breakfast fare in the Chebucto Inn's restaurant. It's pretty hard to screw up breakfast, and they didn't, though the service was a touch on the slow side.
Variety: Pub
Address: 6151 Lady Hammond Road
Date Visited: Sunday, July 24, 2011
Orders: Lumberjack Breakfast, Breakfast Special
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 8 + 7 = 15/20
Presentation: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Value: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Service: 6 + 7 = 13/20
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: Typical breakfast fare in the Chebucto Inn's restaurant. It's pretty hard to screw up breakfast, and they didn't, though the service was a touch on the slow side.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Review #19 - Cafe Istanbul
Cafe Istanbul
Variety: Turkish
Address: 5986 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Orders: Hellumi Wrap, Falafel Wrap
Taste: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Portion Size: 6 + 9 = 15/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 6 + 8 = 14/20
Service: 6 + 6 = 12/20
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: Tasty food, but the price is far too high for the portion size - it's a bad sign when you need to pick up a slice of pizza on the way back to work after lunch just to tide you over until supper. The wait staff seemed rather indifferent and slow, leaving much to be desired.
Variety: Turkish
Address: 5986 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Orders: Hellumi Wrap, Falafel Wrap
Taste: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Portion Size: 6 + 9 = 15/20
Presentation: 8 + 9 = 17/20
Value: 6 + 8 = 14/20
Service: 6 + 6 = 12/20
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: Tasty food, but the price is far too high for the portion size - it's a bad sign when you need to pick up a slice of pizza on the way back to work after lunch just to tide you over until supper. The wait staff seemed rather indifferent and slow, leaving much to be desired.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Review #18 - Il Mercato Ristorante
Il Mercato Trattoria
Variety: Italian
Address: 5650 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Orders: Orecchiette & Ravioli
Taste: 9 + 10 = 19/20
Portion Size: 10 + 9 = 19/20
Presentation: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Value: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Service: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -
Final Grade: 93% (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: Fine dining restaurants often serve miniscule portions for sky high prices. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that Il Mercato doled out an excellent portion size for the money (hence the bonus point). The Orecchiette was a little salty, but everything else was top notch and we were both very pleased with our meals.
Variety: Italian
Address: 5650 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Orders: Orecchiette & Ravioli
Taste: 9 + 10 = 19/20
Portion Size: 10 + 9 = 19/20
Presentation: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Value: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Service: 9 + 9 = 18/20
Bonus: 1
Minus: -
Final Grade: 93% (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: Fine dining restaurants often serve miniscule portions for sky high prices. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that Il Mercato doled out an excellent portion size for the money (hence the bonus point). The Orecchiette was a little salty, but everything else was top notch and we were both very pleased with our meals.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Review #17 - Rock Bottom Brewery
Rock Bottom Brewery
Variety: Pub
Address: 5686 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Friday, April 15, 2011
Orders: Beef, Pork & Bacon Burger, Panini Club
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 9 + 10 = 19/20
Presentation: 9 + 8 = 17/20
Value: 9 + 8 = 17/20
Service: 9 + 7 = 16/20
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: A solid meal. Wasn't sure how to grade the Beef, Pork & Bacon Burger - definitely enjoyed the principle of it, but it was really salty, and actually too big to be able to fit all of the fixings into a single bite, which was kinda annoying - having it on a soft kaiser instead of tough ciabatta might have helped. The panini was quite good, but a key condiment was omitted and it took a while to get it.
Variety: Pub
Address: 5686 Spring Garden Road
Date Visited: Friday, April 15, 2011
Orders: Beef, Pork & Bacon Burger, Panini Club
Taste: 8 + 8 = 16/20
Portion Size: 9 + 10 = 19/20
Presentation: 9 + 8 = 17/20
Value: 9 + 8 = 17/20
Service: 9 + 7 = 16/20
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: A solid meal. Wasn't sure how to grade the Beef, Pork & Bacon Burger - definitely enjoyed the principle of it, but it was really salty, and actually too big to be able to fit all of the fixings into a single bite, which was kinda annoying - having it on a soft kaiser instead of tough ciabatta might have helped. The panini was quite good, but a key condiment was omitted and it took a while to get it.
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