113 4th Ave W, Olympia
Date of visit: 12/30/2008
What we had: Tofu scramble and Little Mama, coffee
The light and fluffy seasoned tofu is tasty and quite different than you'll find at the other downtown eateries. My gf loved the blackberry jam.
Has anyone eaten at Chica's on Legion?
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Darby's ^^^^
211 5th Ave SE, Olympia
Date of visit: 12/7/08
What we had: SMO omelet with black rye toast, Izzy's Apple Omelet with english muffin, coffee
Hands down, Darby's is the best breakfast place in Oly. Now and then, restaurants pop up that give it a run for it's money, but soon enough their novelty wears off and Darby's welcomes me back as only they can. Friendly, efficient waitstaff. Orange juice that blows your mind. Portion sizes that give you that "whoa" factor even though you've ordered that same dish a few dozen times already.
The eggs in the omelet were cooked just right. It appeared that the sausage wasn't seasoned however. It could've used a bit. The granny apple/aged white cheddar is a delicious combination.
Date of visit: 12/7/08
What we had: SMO omelet with black rye toast, Izzy's Apple Omelet with english muffin, coffee
Hands down, Darby's is the best breakfast place in Oly. Now and then, restaurants pop up that give it a run for it's money, but soon enough their novelty wears off and Darby's welcomes me back as only they can. Friendly, efficient waitstaff. Orange juice that blows your mind. Portion sizes that give you that "whoa" factor even though you've ordered that same dish a few dozen times already.
The eggs in the omelet were cooked just right. It appeared that the sausage wasn't seasoned however. It could've used a bit. The granny apple/aged white cheddar is a delicious combination.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Han's Burgers ^^^
1015 College St Se, Lacey
Date of visit: 08/31/07
What we had:
Philly Super Sandwich, fries, vanilla shake
Food is cooked to order, and they make a pretty good Philly cheesesteak. The super has cheese, onions, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Mmm... As far as I know, this is the only restaurant in Lacey that serves a Philly cheesesteak with options for what's on it.
The fries and milkshake hit the spot, but weren't outstanding in any way.
The menu was decent- various burgers, fish and chips, and a teriyaki plate.
All-in-all, I'd be willing to try a burger the next time around.
*/* Question for the peanut gallery: What South Sound restaurant do you think has the best fries and/or milkshakes? Comment away... */*
Date of visit: 08/31/07
What we had:
Philly Super Sandwich, fries, vanilla shake
Food is cooked to order, and they make a pretty good Philly cheesesteak. The super has cheese, onions, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Mmm... As far as I know, this is the only restaurant in Lacey that serves a Philly cheesesteak with options for what's on it.
The fries and milkshake hit the spot, but weren't outstanding in any way.
The menu was decent- various burgers, fish and chips, and a teriyaki plate.
All-in-all, I'd be willing to try a burger the next time around.
*/* Question for the peanut gallery: What South Sound restaurant do you think has the best fries and/or milkshakes? Comment away... */*
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ruby Tuesday ^^^½
8125 Quinault Dr NE, Lacey
Date of visit: 7/25/07
What we had:
Turkey minis with white bean chili, Turkey burger with fries
Ruby Tuesday seems to have taken a focus on quality since the last time I visited a few years ago. Gone are the standard restaurant napkins and well-used silverware to be replaced by faux-cloth napkins and a steak knife that means business. I do wonder though why the decision was made to use plastic drink ware in lieu of more appealing glass.
Often, restaurants overcook turkey burgers, that wasn't the case here. Juicy, flavorful meat on a whole wheat bun with red onion, green leaf lettuce, and a delicate sauce... mmm.
The fries were lightly seasoned with salt and a little heavier on the pepper, which was perfect.
Date of visit: 7/25/07
What we had:
Turkey minis with white bean chili, Turkey burger with fries
Ruby Tuesday seems to have taken a focus on quality since the last time I visited a few years ago. Gone are the standard restaurant napkins and well-used silverware to be replaced by faux-cloth napkins and a steak knife that means business. I do wonder though why the decision was made to use plastic drink ware in lieu of more appealing glass.
Often, restaurants overcook turkey burgers, that wasn't the case here. Juicy, flavorful meat on a whole wheat bun with red onion, green leaf lettuce, and a delicate sauce... mmm.
The fries were lightly seasoned with salt and a little heavier on the pepper, which was perfect.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tugboat Annie's ^^^
2100 Westbay Dr NW, Olympia
Date of visit: 6/18/07
What we had:
Seafood saute, Jambalaya
They were out of the fish and chips darn it. At 5:30pm even.
Rice pilaf, steamed zucchini and broccoli, prawns, salmon, and scallops all complemented each other in the seafood saute. In a lemon/garlic/wine/butter sauce, this was one of the lighter entrees available.
The spicier the better in my book, so I ordered the spicy hot version of the jambalaya. The heat seemed to be from a vinegar-based hot sauce, similar to Frank's Red Hot Sauce and lent a nice crispness to the dish. Large shrimp, andouille sausage, and large slices of green pepper, tomato, and red onion make each bite a little party in your mouth.
Get a table that overlooks the water and watch the kayakers and boaters while you enjoy your meal. The view outside will take your mind off the wannabe upscale and hip, yet nautical casual theme that doesn't quite mesh on the inside.
Date of visit: 6/18/07
What we had:
Seafood saute, Jambalaya
They were out of the fish and chips darn it. At 5:30pm even.
Rice pilaf, steamed zucchini and broccoli, prawns, salmon, and scallops all complemented each other in the seafood saute. In a lemon/garlic/wine/butter sauce, this was one of the lighter entrees available.
The spicier the better in my book, so I ordered the spicy hot version of the jambalaya. The heat seemed to be from a vinegar-based hot sauce, similar to Frank's Red Hot Sauce and lent a nice crispness to the dish. Large shrimp, andouille sausage, and large slices of green pepper, tomato, and red onion make each bite a little party in your mouth.
Get a table that overlooks the water and watch the kayakers and boaters while you enjoy your meal. The view outside will take your mind off the wannabe upscale and hip, yet nautical casual theme that doesn't quite mesh on the inside.
Monday, May 14, 2007
GameWorks Grill ^
1511 7th Ave, Seattle
Date of visit: 5/13/07
What we had:
The Works burger, turkey burger, and babyback ribs
The toppings on The Works burger were good, but the meat itself wasn't seasoned at all which detracted from the overall taste.
The turkey burger lacked any seasoning as well.
Apparently there is a shortage of potatoes somewhere because we each got approximately 10 french fries.
The babyback ribs were tasteless. McDonald's did a better job with the McRib. The accompanying cole slaw was acceptable.
Service was shoddy at best. After catching the eye of one of the servers who promptly ignored us, we stood around at the entrance for a few mins before deciding to seat ourselves. Our server kept disappearing even though it wasn't busy and we were the only table in his section. He didn't check on us once the food was served and his customer service skills need some polishing.
If you're going to GameWorks to play the games, you should stop somewhere/anywhere else beforehand to grab a meal.
Date of visit: 5/13/07
What we had:
The Works burger, turkey burger, and babyback ribs
The toppings on The Works burger were good, but the meat itself wasn't seasoned at all which detracted from the overall taste.
The turkey burger lacked any seasoning as well.
Apparently there is a shortage of potatoes somewhere because we each got approximately 10 french fries.
The babyback ribs were tasteless. McDonald's did a better job with the McRib. The accompanying cole slaw was acceptable.
Service was shoddy at best. After catching the eye of one of the servers who promptly ignored us, we stood around at the entrance for a few mins before deciding to seat ourselves. Our server kept disappearing even though it wasn't busy and we were the only table in his section. He didn't check on us once the food was served and his customer service skills need some polishing.
If you're going to GameWorks to play the games, you should stop somewhere/anywhere else beforehand to grab a meal.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Meconi's Italian Subs ^^^^½
5225 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey
Date of visit: 5/8/07
What we had:
Italian, Meatball, and Turkey subs, Snickerdoodle cookies
If you've never been to Meconi's and are used to Subway or Quizno's, get in your car and head over right this minute.
Sandwiches, done well, are a thing of beauty and Meconi's knows sandwiches. You just have to see the lines out the door at lunchtime to see that many people agree.
Freshly baked bread that actually tastes/smells/feels fresh. East Coast style subs with quality meats (my fave is Capicola) that come with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese, italian oil and oregano.
Oh and the cookies were soft and fresh tasting as well. I'm still thinking about that sandwich.
Date of visit: 5/8/07
What we had:
Italian, Meatball, and Turkey subs, Snickerdoodle cookies
If you've never been to Meconi's and are used to Subway or Quizno's, get in your car and head over right this minute.
Sandwiches, done well, are a thing of beauty and Meconi's knows sandwiches. You just have to see the lines out the door at lunchtime to see that many people agree.
Freshly baked bread that actually tastes/smells/feels fresh. East Coast style subs with quality meats (my fave is Capicola) that come with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese, italian oil and oregano.
Oh and the cookies were soft and fresh tasting as well. I'm still thinking about that sandwich.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Island Cafe ^^
830 Pioneer Way SE #7, Oak Harbor
Date of visit: 5-3-07
This little cafe is nestled in a little shopping area in downtown Oak Harbor.
What we had:
Fish, beef vegetable soup, coleslaw, garlic toast
Corned beef hash, hash browns, rye toast, eggs over medium, coffee
The generous portion of fish was breaded and a cooked to a nice golden brown. The soup of the day was chosen in lieu of fries. It was decent. The garlic toast was a hit. The coleslaw was a bit heavy on the sauce without being overly vinegary like most, but scored points for not containing raisins.
The corned beef hash was good, it looked like a homemade mix rather than something out of a can. The hash browns and toast were average. The eggs were more over easy than over medium like I requested. Coffee was average restaurant quality.
Date of visit: 5-3-07
This little cafe is nestled in a little shopping area in downtown Oak Harbor.
What we had:
Fish, beef vegetable soup, coleslaw, garlic toast
Corned beef hash, hash browns, rye toast, eggs over medium, coffee
The generous portion of fish was breaded and a cooked to a nice golden brown. The soup of the day was chosen in lieu of fries. It was decent. The garlic toast was a hit. The coleslaw was a bit heavy on the sauce without being overly vinegary like most, but scored points for not containing raisins.
The corned beef hash was good, it looked like a homemade mix rather than something out of a can. The hash browns and toast were average. The eggs were more over easy than over medium like I requested. Coffee was average restaurant quality.
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