Comments on: Three Rather Off-putting Meals http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/ Sacramento News, Gossip & Snark Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:32:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Melly http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48277 Melly Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:20:36 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48277 33rd Street used to be very good. Maybe in these time they are skimping on ingredients, servers, chefs. The Riverside Club is horrid. We live close but never go there...we used to like the old Hereford House. Great steak sandwiches! I think they need to stop opening more restaurants and take care of the ones they already have...that goes for Paragary too. When I say take care of their olders spots, I mean take care of their employees...like how about giving their chefs and managers a damned raise once in awhile?? I am currently in Portland. Went and ate at Oba (Pearl district) and then saw the Kings and Blazers game at the Rose Garden. Wow! Fantastic..on both fronts!! 33rd Street used to be very good. Maybe in these time they are skimping on ingredients, servers, chefs. The Riverside Club is horrid. We live close but never go there…we used to like the old Hereford House. Great steak sandwiches!

I think they need to stop opening more restaurants and take care of the ones they already have…that goes for Paragary too. When I say take care of their olders spots, I mean take care of their employees…like how about giving their chefs and managers a damned raise once in awhile??

I am currently in Portland. Went and ate at Oba (Pearl district) and then saw the Kings and Blazers game at the Rose Garden. Wow! Fantastic..on both fronts!!

]]> By: DKercher http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48262 DKercher Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:07:19 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48262 We're regulars at Tuli and the service has definitely improved in the past 2-3 months. I think they were spread a little thin earlier in the year or they've obviously taken note and stepped up their attention to detail. Or I don't know, maybe they recognize us now. We're in their almost weekly. At any rate, we love the food and it's great to watch Jeff and the others cook. As far as the 33rd boys, I never was a big fan and living down the street from Riverside Club we NEVER go in there anymore. Food was never great, but I don't think they ever intended it to be. We’re regulars at Tuli and the service has definitely improved in the past 2-3 months. I think they were spread a little thin earlier in the year or they’ve obviously taken note and stepped up their attention to detail. Or I don’t know, maybe they recognize us now. We’re in their almost weekly. At any rate, we love the food and it’s great to watch Jeff and the others cook. As far as the 33rd boys, I never was a big fan and living down the street from Riverside Club we NEVER go in there anymore. Food was never great, but I don’t think they ever intended it to be.

]]> By: CSI Sac http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48211 CSI Sac Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:04:45 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48211 Re: the price of a fountain drink Restaurant s/b $1.50-$1.95, any more and I am ordering water w/ lemon and making workin's man lemonade with the sugar packets on the table (and taking a few extra equal for the ol fanny pack while I'm at it...). Re: the price of a fountain drink

Restaurant s/b $1.50-$1.95, any more and I am ordering water w/ lemon and making workin’s man lemonade with the sugar packets on the table (and taking a few extra equal for the ol fanny pack while I’m at it…).

]]> By: sac-eats http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48208 sac-eats Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:28:11 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48208 As far as the service as Tuli goes, it was prompt, attentive, and professional on a a pretty busy Saturday night. So they may very well have ironed out any difficulties they had in the past. As far as the service as Tuli goes, it was prompt, attentive, and professional on a a pretty busy Saturday night. So they may very well have ironed out any difficulties they had in the past.

]]> By: Catherine http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48206 Catherine Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:57:45 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48206 Well that leaves Tuli at still a 50/50 voting. Paul and Lori hate it, Eileen and Sue love it. Everyone else falls on either side. I've been wary to try them but still want to to see which side I'll fall on. The overall view seems to be the food is great, it's the service that is horrid. But glad you liked it. Means it still has a chance to get high marks from me - if I ever get over there. As to Bella, I wonder if it is the location. There are so many of them now. Well that leaves Tuli at still a 50/50 voting. Paul and Lori hate it, Eileen and Sue love it. Everyone else falls on either side. I’ve been wary to try them but still want to to see which side I’ll fall on. The overall view seems to be the food is great, it’s the service that is horrid. But glad you liked it. Means it still has a chance to get high marks from me – if I ever get over there.

As to Bella, I wonder if it is the location. There are so many of them now.

]]> By: Lori http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48188 Lori Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:41:14 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48188 A breakfast group I eat with on Sunday mornings used to make Bella Bru a regular destination. No more. While the ambiance is pleasant enough, the service is fair on a good day and the food inconsistent and just not very good. The one breakfast item they had that was halfway interesting - the potato grautin benedict - was removed from the menu. They should definitely switch to quadruple size coffee mugs because by the time they get back to your table for a refill, you'll have fainted from caffeine-deprivation. A breakfast group I eat with on Sunday mornings used to make Bella Bru a regular destination. No more. While the ambiance is pleasant enough, the service is fair on a good day and the food inconsistent and just not very good. The one breakfast item they had that was halfway interesting – the potato grautin benedict – was removed from the menu.

They should definitely switch to quadruple size coffee mugs because by the time they get back to your table for a refill, you’ll have fainted from caffeine-deprivation.

]]> By: Kilgore Trout http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48185 Kilgore Trout Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:54:29 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48185 It baffles me why people continue to patronize places like the 33rd Street Bistro (or any of the other incarnations in the Haines Brother’s growing conglomerate). Consistently bad service, subpar food and overall mediocrity are a recipe for failure, but they somehow manage to grow, grow, grow. Before they open up the North Highlands locale of Bistro 33, I hope we can all recognize that the people who are keeping these places open are the same douche bags who, just a couple of years ago, were the garish, home flipping, hummer driving, faux hawk wearing, Gavin Maloofesque mortgage “consultants” who comprised the dark underbelly of Sacramento culture and are largely responsible (ok, that’s a stretch) for the current condition of our local economy. My only hope is that as these people continue to move back in with their parents, the unexplained rise of the Haines empire will crumble as people start to patronize restaurants that actually give a shit about remarkable food and service. It baffles me why people continue to patronize places like the 33rd Street Bistro (or any of the other incarnations in the Haines Brother’s growing conglomerate). Consistently bad service, subpar food and overall mediocrity are a recipe for failure, but they somehow manage to grow, grow, grow. Before they open up the North Highlands locale of Bistro 33, I hope we can all recognize that the people who are keeping these places open are the same douche bags who, just a couple of years ago, were the garish, home flipping, hummer driving, faux hawk wearing, Gavin Maloofesque mortgage “consultants” who comprised the dark underbelly of Sacramento culture and are largely responsible (ok, that’s a stretch) for the current condition of our local economy. My only hope is that as these people continue to move back in with their parents, the unexplained rise of the Haines empire will crumble as people start to patronize restaurants that actually give a shit about remarkable food and service.

]]> By: Nicknack http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48178 Nicknack Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:07:37 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48178 I went to the Haines' new Tre last night. The food was quite good, with an interesting choise of menu items. Other than the table service, the rest of the service left a lot to be desired. First, despite the fact that two of us were the only people in the bar besides another party of two, it took 10 minutes to get a glass of wine. One server, standing next to our table, talked only to the two people at the bar and never offered to help us. Next, the model/hostess tried to squeeze five us into a booth set for four. After waiting for the extra table service, I had to ask the trio of model/hostesses twice for a bigger table, as they kept telling me the booths were for six. There was no one in the restaurant and all the booths were set for four. We were moved to a larger table, one which had virtually no light at one end. A manager kindly gave us a flashlight. When we left, all the booths were occupied - by parties of four. I went to the Haines’ new Tre last night. The food was quite good, with an interesting choise of menu items. Other than the table service, the rest of the service left a lot to be desired. First, despite the fact that two of us were the only people in the bar besides another party of two, it took 10 minutes to get a glass of wine. One server, standing next to our table, talked only to the two people at the bar and never offered to help us. Next, the model/hostess tried to squeeze five us into a booth set for four. After waiting for the extra table service, I had to ask the trio of model/hostesses twice for a bigger table, as they kept telling me the booths were for six. There was no one in the restaurant and all the booths were set for four. We were moved to a larger table, one which had virtually no light at one end. A manager kindly gave us a flashlight. When we left, all the booths were occupied – by parties of four.

]]> By: RunnerGirl http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48175 RunnerGirl Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:57:43 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48175 Tonight was my first night ever going to Tuli; although, sac-eats has gone many, many times. I can't wait to go back to try each of the different dishes we saw coming out across the counter from where we were sitting. The food is top-notch, and the atmosphere is upscale casual but decidedly chill. It's a come as you are kind of place, yet one would not feel out of place being decked out going there either before or after some community event or gala. I heart the Tuli Bistro. Tonight was my first night ever going to Tuli; although, sac-eats has gone many, many times. I can’t wait to go back to try each of the different dishes we saw coming out across the counter from where we were sitting. The food is top-notch, and the atmosphere is upscale casual but decidedly chill. It’s a come as you are kind of place, yet one would not feel out of place being decked out going there either before or after some community event or gala. I heart the Tuli Bistro.

]]> By: Eileen http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48174 Eileen Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:16:37 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48174 I think the Haines brothers are way over rated. I haven't found any of their restaurants worth returning to. Hope your meal at Tuli Bistro is a winner. I love that place and no matter what anyone else says, I've never had bad service. I think the Haines brothers are way over rated. I haven’t found any of their restaurants worth returning to. Hope your meal at Tuli Bistro is a winner. I love that place and no matter what anyone else says, I’ve never had bad service.

]]> By: Turty Squip http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48173 Turty Squip Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:52:47 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48173 While "monstrosity of a dish that can only be described as a giant stone bowl overflowing with ingredients" and "Andy Rooney" are considered delicacies in many regions of the world, none of them are remotely near Mexico, except the Andy Rooney one. I seem to recall historical records of cannibalism in present day Mexico. While “monstrosity of a dish that can only be described as a giant stone bowl overflowing with ingredients” and “Andy Rooney” are considered delicacies in many regions of the world, none of them are remotely near Mexico, except the Andy Rooney one. I seem to recall historical records of cannibalism in present day Mexico.

]]> By: RunnerGirl http://sacrag.com/2008/11/three-rather-off-putting-meals/comment-page-1/#comment-48170 RunnerGirl Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:22:40 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=2412#comment-48170 Re: the price of a fountain drink How much is too much for the rest of you? I recently went to GV Hurley's & was surprised to pay $2.95 for iced tea (fountain drinks were the same amount.) I think $1.95 is about standard. Re: the price of a fountain drink

How much is too much for the rest of you? I recently went to GV Hurley’s & was surprised to pay $2.95 for iced tea (fountain drinks were the same amount.) I think $1.95 is about standard.

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