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johnwblake recommended this 3 months, 1 week ago
love this place. everything is made to order, everything I've had is freshly and finely crafted. I went before I found out Guy Fieri had done a D3 show here- highly recommended!
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I've been eating here since it opened, and I've never had an "average" experience. great food, great staff, a must-visit in south Charlotte!
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
BB&G has had several different owners over the years, but they all share one thing in common: good food, reasonably priced. typically American fare, not crazy-adventurous, but a comforting and enjoyable experience every time
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
the food is okay. slightly better than average bar fare, but pretty good drink prices, and the owners' dedication to the town make it worth a visit.
yes, my beagle is on their "walls of fame" featuring patrons' dogs.
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
great (read: HUGE) breakfasts. pancakes are great, specials are cost effective and delicious, big omelets, just a very good breakfast joint.
I do miss the old "castle" store frontage, but the renovations a few years ago make the place a little more accessible to non-regulars
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
whole broiled chicken grinder. root beer. glorious.
homemade bread is the foundation for a menu that is just incredible. I stop by whenever I'm in town.
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
yum yum has great ice cream. you can't go wrong with any of their desserts.
the menu for food has changed somewhat over the years, but you can't go wrong with a ground round, American cheese and only ketchup, chips (homemade) and a pickle. add a vanilla milkshake with French vanilla ice cream (glorious)- I've had this exact thing every year for going on 20 years, and it's glorious!
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
the coneys are grand, the ambiance is 50's survival. coney joe's has been serving up coneys for at least 40 years, and this family-owned biz has been a staple of the community since the days of two stop lights. a must-stop for lunch. I'm always torn between having a coney or a loose burger, and usually end up having one of each. add fries hot out of the hopper, and you're golden.
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
this place (and their main restaurant in Howell on Grand River) have been around forever. still serving up the best breadsticks on earth, and better than average pizza. I haven't had a pasta dish from them in years, but they used to be top notch- no reason to think they've changed!
johnwblake recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago
they smoke their meats on the premises, and do so exceptionally well. in addition, a really good non-BBQ menu makes this a good option on Brighton Road west of downtown.
johnwblake recommended this 6 months ago
I have only had lunch here, but the prime rib sandwich (blackened) is GLORIOUS! most places seem to give you the leftover meat in a sandwich like this. not the case here. my wife had the duck tamales with mango garlic sauce, and she would have licked the plate if she had less sense than appetite! I can't wait to come back for dinner- menu looks fantastic!
johnwblake recommended this 6 months, 1 week ago
quick service, better than average fries, and a cement-like, but delish pineapple milkshake? why not?
johnwblake recommended this 6 months, 1 week ago
I was not expecting much, I mean it's a buffet- but the pita was hot out of the oven, the price was reasonable, and the dishes turned quickly. my tabbouleh was excellent, the chicken schwarma not half bad. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here, but if it's convenient and you've got a craving, it will work!
johnwblake recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I'm told that hasta la pasta was one of the mainstays in the area a few years ago. not to say it's "bad" now, but cost-cutting and efficiency at the expense of great food could account for some of my less than ideal experiences here.
the entrees I have had have been good. not great, but mostly competently executed. the appetizers and (frozen?) garlic bread were lackluster at best.
GREAT service
johnwblake recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago
enjoyed their NY style pizza very much, but the meatball sub was poor at best. maybe an off day for them.
for parties, their ginormous pizza is both awesome and absurd- they have an example near where you order- my kids went crazy! and it's as well-made as their traditional pizzas!
johnwblake recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago
glorious. I'm about half way through the menu over several visits, and while there have been hits and some relative misses, it is all degrees of good.
johnwblake recommended this 7 months, 2 weeks ago
hit or miss on this one- price is right regardless, but consistency over my five visits has been lacking.
johnwblake recommended this 7 months, 2 weeks ago
really liked their pizza (great dough, good sauce, NY style), hated the calamari (over cooked and frozen), meatball sub was just *meh*
johnwblake recommended this 9 months ago
fast, friendly staff and just a darn good burger! a lower-priced "Burger Guys," they've moved to their new location recently, the old didn't appear to have a restroom.
johnwblake recommended this 9 months, 3 weeks ago
try their take on Hawaiian pizza- glorious!!!