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If it were possible to rate it 0, I would have, but this place is carrying the name "restaurant" and even has the complimentary "southern kitchen" attributes in its title, which targets both locals...
If it were possible to rate it 0, I would have, but this place is carrying the name "restaurant" and even has the complimentary "southern kitchen" attributes in its title, which targets both locals who claim to adore southern cuisine only , and the ones who come from other states and enthousiastically explore different types of cuisine.
I don't really know how to express my negative opinion of this place in a more appropriate way, so here it is-- don't go there!!!
You know how sometimes it's a mere coincidence and a bad day when a waitress flips the tray on you, or the food can't come on time cause it's 'full house', or how they forget to bring you the check after asking for it twice...Well, this place didn't have neither the charm of the coincidental problems, nor the desire of its employees to correct them.
The food is soaking in grease and at best discusting. I ordered 5 different dishes thinking I didn't know this specific type of corn/fried green tomatoes/fried chicken - abundant cuisine, but I was wrong with every meal I ordered. In my opinion, people should impose some restrictions on the ingredients like oil and salt for use in meals. And if this is the case, Folks will definitely go down the drain with all the high-cholesterol, rich-in-grease, heart problem-inducing cheap food courts and local restaurants.
Oh, not to forget: I also saw 2 roaches running around my table after I paid the bill.
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I have tried so many restaurants/bistros/coffee shops for the last couple of years that I can't even seem to remember the ones that I didn't particularly find 'good-finds'. Apres Diem, though isn't...
I have tried so many restaurants/bistros/coffee shops for the last couple of years that I can't even seem to remember the ones that I didn't particularly find 'good-finds'. Apres Diem, though isn't one of the easily forgettable ones. No matter how often I go to this bistro, I'd still enjoy the live music, the casual atmosphere and the people who frequent this place. Even if you only go there for your late-morning coffee, this place would be an excellent choice.
I've been ordering double espresso w/ Orangina in the mornings, hummus and red Argentine wine in the evenings and split avocado salad w/ a whiskey for the late night hours.
Based on my experience in this coffee house, I'd definitely recommend it for dating or spending good with close friends.
As for their dessert selection -- there isn't anything in particular I'd recommend although the Almond Amaretto cake tastes good.
Rating is maximum due to the atmosphere and the drinks/ appetizer selection of this bistro. Probably the best indicator for a great dining experience is how often you go there and how many miles you are ready to drive. Well, for me these numbers are 2-times/week, 40+ miles/two-way.
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Awesome atmosphere -- not too demanding, not too casual; great food -- especially all types of green salad, pasta and chicken; some good red wines.
I have been to Buca di Beppo three times now...
Awesome atmosphere -- not too demanding, not too casual; great food -- especially all types of green salad, pasta and chicken; some good red wines.
I have been to Buca di Beppo three times now within 60 days an must say that I love their cuisine (not Italian, not Spanish, not strictly European, but delicious). I'd recommend their chicken marsala, fettuccine gamberi and salmon with pesto and garlic mashed potato side. You can't go wrong with the tiramisu dessert either.
One advantage of going to Buca di Beppo instead of going to other similar restaurants, is their gift card promos suitable for larger groups, since it's applicable to orders of $100 or more. But for every $100 you get $25 gift card redeemable on next visit. Excellent incentive for people who aren't the regular-guest/client type like me and who love to explore different restaus.
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If you ever wanted to try a tapas bistro or to go for a drink after work to a pleasant place with very nice decorative work, good service, and excellent kitchen in terms of balanced spices and...
If you ever wanted to try a tapas bistro or to go for a drink after work to a pleasant place with very nice decorative work, good service, and excellent kitchen in terms of balanced spices and taste, that would be one of your good bets.
I have tried several tapas from their menu including but not limited to: hummus (rating: 3 out of 5), paella valenciana w/ seafood (4 out of 5), fried calamari (rating: 3 out of 5), grilled rack of lamb (rating: 5 out of 5). I must say that pretty much everything about their drinks (martinis, red wine, beer) is good and served properly, but the kitchen, especially for someone who knows Mediterranean specifics, can't get a 5-out-of-5 rating.
Partially due to the size of the portions. Generally, tapas come in small appetizer-like servings, but having tried tapas at other places comparable to this one, I might say BlueGrotto's portions are rather small. Also, their cook knows how to prepare marvelous grilled meat, especially lamb, but frying isn't his strong suit. The seafood selection is ok, but nothing spectacular.
Overall, excellent place for a drink in a casual atmosphere with nice dimmed lighting and pretty blue-ish decor.
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Since I came to the U.S. 3 yrs ago I hadn't found a decent place where they make espresso until I discovered ChocolateCoffee: tiny little coffee shop with a good selection of hot teas, coffees, ice...
Since I came to the U.S. 3 yrs ago I hadn't found a decent place where they make espresso until I discovered ChocolateCoffee: tiny little coffee shop with a good selection of hot teas, coffees, ice drinks...and some sweet desserts too. But, the best of all is their espresso and keeping in mind that I'm an espresso fanatic, after I moved from Chamblee , GA to Marietta, GA, I still drove all the way (25mi) to ChocolateCoffee to get my daily dose of caffeine.
I'd recommend it to anyone who's into coffee drinks of any sort and would definitely try the wooden porch in summer time.
Purists/ Espresso lovers: double espresso
Ice coffee drink enthousiasts: mud slide
Hot beverage drinkers: get any herbal tea from their wide selection :)
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