Pat's Kitchen - 1240 East Broad Ave., Rockingham, NC

Looking for lunch before the Race - 4/14/13

A Buffet without Noodles- CRAZY??

Ham, Turkey, and Fried Chicken
Salads
Fat Back- "we are in the south"!
Cake, Pie and Ice Cream

This place was "something on the stomach" and that is about it!

The hostess did take a lot of teasing from Randy so she does deserve a "nice job"

Dish - 1220 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC

Dish... are you hungry??  4/13/13

We had all seen this on the Food Channel and could not wait to try it! A  small place, with a PATIO, and we were ready to soak up some sunshine and some good food!  Late lunch here we come:

We begin with appetizers of Fried Green Tomatoes (with horseradish dill sauce) Randy really enjoyed them, Lori said the "sauce had a little kick".  And Deviled Eggs that were "good but not as good as Lori's".


~Randy orders the spicy Cajun Meatloaf served with mashed potato's & brown gravy, and a side of Potato Salad  -"Damn sure give you enough food"


~Robert also ordered the spicy Cajun Meatloaf served with mashed potato's & brown gravy, and a side of Black Beans - "Mmmmm"


~Lori ordered the Chicken and Dumplings and a side of Mashed Cauliflower. "Good but, way too much food"



~ I also ordered the Chicken and Dumplings and a side of Mac N Cheese. "Wow"


We all also tried the Key Lime Pie-"Pretty Good"


This place is a hidden treasure, you gotta know it is there to enjoy it, you also need to be hungry- none of us were able to finish our meal!!! 

Are waitress even sugggested a nap, she really knows her stuff!!!

There was also a nice area off the patio for dog lovers

We all would visit the Dish again!!!

City Smoke

Our first night in Charlotte takes us to City Smoke- 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Starters- Peanuts and Not Your Mama's Deviled Eggs - "Shout Out" (yes Daniel, I said it!)

-Randy ordered the Oyster Po-Boy with collard greens

-Lori ordered The Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing. "Very good"

-Robert ordered the Pulled Pork with Brunswick Stew and Country Ham Potato Salad (nice recommendation by the waitress)



-I ordered the Pulled Pork, French Fries and Mac N' Cheese


Everyone's meal was really good and we are FULL!!

Thumbs up!!!!! The service was fast and very friendly!!!

We have friends in the Charlotte area, and they all said they really enjoy City Smoke!!

Route 40 Roadhouse

Tonight's adventure was not a pleasant one...

After an 1.5 hour wait they brought Randy's -Steak Salad, (the steak and fries on the salad were both cold), and  tell us the tickets got messed up and my grilled chicken and Eli's grilled cheese would be out soon.

When they finally bring the rest of our meal, my fries are burnt to a crisp!!!  Eli's fries are so hot he can't eat them!

The waitress did her best, and I heard numerous people complaining- there was not much of a crowd so I just don't really understand what the issue was???

I don't see us going back for a long time, over 2 hours even with them taking my meal off the check- just does not make for these locals to return!!

Ted's Montana Grill

We we have decided to give this Blog thing another go....

Saturday lunch 4/6/13 takes us to Ted's Montana Grill - Arena District in Columbus!

As is standard at Ted's they serve "pickles" and we LOVE them, I mean 2-3 bowl's Love them! We have asked several times and learned they are "half pickled" pickles. And today our server even gave us a bowl full to take home to Randy's mom!  You have got to try them.

We also ordered Onion Rings as an appetizer,  we both agree they are the best we have had anywhere!

Randy orders Buffalo sliders - his favorite!

I ordered a Naked Burger with fries!

The service is always great at Ted's and today there was No wait, very unusual- but a place Randy does not waiting at!!

Price- totally worth it!!!

Island House

OK so something close to home, and we haven't been in awhile! Island House -Millersport (Buckeye Lake)

Randy has his usual:
Crab Cake Sandwich- he LOVES it!!! Always does!!
Buffalo Chips- OK

I had:
A junior Island Cheeseburger- it was OK, I wasn't impressed.
Waffle Fries- again OK

Adult beverages were included-
Randy- Bud light (always his drink of choice)
I order a Strawberry Daiquiri with Captain- the first was pretty good the second DID NOT have Captain in it.

The waitress- well lets just say I don't care if I go back- she could learn a thing or 3 about customer service!! We have never been disappointed at the Island House until now!!!!!!
$$ - worth it if you can get past the bad service.

La Mela Ristorante- "Little Italy- NY

A crazy weekend in the "Big City" takes us to LITTLE ITALY

La Mela Ristorante

167 Mulberry St., New York, NY

Randy and I shared a FAMILY Style 3 course dinner ($22 pp) which included:

Mozzarella and Tomatoes - (Randy was really enjoying this- I got a wink and a smile!!!) next -

Mixed Hot Antipasti, Asparagus, and stuffed mushrooms -loads of food - again with a smile. Next

Mixed Pasta- (this was sooooooooo good)! Gnocchi OMG!!!!

Our party this evening included Randy's daughter and a friend, both ordered"

Spaghetti and Meatballs-

"So good, I would come again" - Chelsey

"Deliciousness"- Shania

The Italian Bread- was served COLD with butter and oil (I prefer warm bread) but it wasn't bad.

The place was packed, but what do you expect for New York City??? There was a party of about 20 "locals" in the same room with us. We did receive a nice seranade.

FYI:

*20% service charge for parties of 2 or more!


*$5 "Share" charge per person

*Don't forget your wallet - $$$$$

*Don't be in a hurry

*Clearly posted- "Sit Down, Eat, and Shut UP"

Would we go again, sure if we EVER and we mean EVER AGAIN go to New York!