1. The Woodbury Farmer's market seems to be a success in its first year. We have been impressed by the meat, bread, and jams.
2. Would Southbury allow a real cafe to survive? Or does it have to be a chain? I think a small place that served 8-10 plates on the menu would be a great thing. Simple, quick food.
3. Are there new places on the horizon? What is going into the KMart plaza? They built a new place where Jordan's used to be.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Hot Tamale
I returned to Hot Tamale in Seymour again this week. This restaurant tries to go a little away from traditional Tex-Mex that we are familiar with. It is definitely more a bar than anything else.
The food is tasty. I had a soft chicken taco. The corn tortillas are rather thick and the chicken may be a bit spicy. There are a lot of flavors competing. But overall a good experience.
Service can be friendly, but a bit harried. They seem to be one waitress short.
The food is tasty. I had a soft chicken taco. The corn tortillas are rather thick and the chicken may be a bit spicy. There are a lot of flavors competing. But overall a good experience.
Service can be friendly, but a bit harried. They seem to be one waitress short.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Good News
Last night we ate at the Good News Cafe in Woodbury. Very good meal all around. The service is first class, the room is great, and you feel like you are the only one in the restaurant.
We had the lamb sausage appetizer and the beef appetizer. The beef is pretty amazing, cooked perfectly and almost melts in your mouth. The accompanying sauce sparkles with flavor. For entrees we had steak and chicken, both excellent. The mashed potatoes have a lot of garlic and butter and are big hits.
Of course, dessert can't be beat. Peach tart and a chocolate cupcake. Great meal, great time all around.
We had the lamb sausage appetizer and the beef appetizer. The beef is pretty amazing, cooked perfectly and almost melts in your mouth. The accompanying sauce sparkles with flavor. For entrees we had steak and chicken, both excellent. The mashed potatoes have a lot of garlic and butter and are big hits.
Of course, dessert can't be beat. Peach tart and a chocolate cupcake. Great meal, great time all around.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Quick Notes
Some quick notes:
1. Had pizza from DiPalma's tonight. Pretty decent. This isnt my favorite pizza in Southbury but it is consistently excellent.
2. Senor Panchos has been a little down lately. The food seems to be sitting under the heat lamps for awhile before it heads out.
3. I had a great sub from Mikee's Place the other day. #6.
4. "The Bakery" continues to impress. Everything tastes good in this place.
5. If you go to Quassy have the barbecue chicken meal. Quite tasty. Otherwise, bring a picnic (except on Friday night --25 cent hot dogs!).
1. Had pizza from DiPalma's tonight. Pretty decent. This isnt my favorite pizza in Southbury but it is consistently excellent.
2. Senor Panchos has been a little down lately. The food seems to be sitting under the heat lamps for awhile before it heads out.
3. I had a great sub from Mikee's Place the other day. #6.
4. "The Bakery" continues to impress. Everything tastes good in this place.
5. If you go to Quassy have the barbecue chicken meal. Quite tasty. Otherwise, bring a picnic (except on Friday night --25 cent hot dogs!).
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Maggie's
I dont know why we return to Maggie McFly's in Southbury. Everytime I go I seem to be a little disapointed. Last night the place was busy, but service was very harried. I think a manager stepped in at one point. Drinks didnt arrive, orders were late. Its tough to keep a two year old happy and waiting 40 minutes for a grilled cheese.
And the food really isn't that great. Good, not great. Why is it so popular?
And the food really isn't that great. Good, not great. Why is it so popular?
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Senor Panchos
Last night we ate at Senor Panchos in Southbury. It was certainly kids hour when we were there with several birthday parties. This place caters to two crowds very well; the young families, and the "night out crowd".
Our daughter is enthralled by the musicians who are very good. The food is usually very good and comes very fast. There is plenty of commotion in this place with a lot of workers so there is plenty to watch. Our food almost always comes with ten minutes.
I ordered the fajitas (chicken and beef). I was not too happy with the meet but the tortillas and extras (guacamole, etc..) were excellent. I could usually pass on the beans and rice as I think they sit out for awhile before service. My wife ordered tacos which were very good. They are "make your own" as the meat comes in a bowl. They could avoid putting the cheese on a hot plate as it ends up melting together.
Overall, a high value establishment.
Our daughter is enthralled by the musicians who are very good. The food is usually very good and comes very fast. There is plenty of commotion in this place with a lot of workers so there is plenty to watch. Our food almost always comes with ten minutes.
I ordered the fajitas (chicken and beef). I was not too happy with the meet but the tortillas and extras (guacamole, etc..) were excellent. I could usually pass on the beans and rice as I think they sit out for awhile before service. My wife ordered tacos which were very good. They are "make your own" as the meat comes in a bowl. They could avoid putting the cheese on a hot plate as it ends up melting together.
Overall, a high value establishment.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Julio's
Julio's of Southbury is the subject of our last visit. We visited this restaurant on a Saturday night. The restaurant was full.
We find the pizza here to be excellent. We had the four cheese pizza. This is a wood fired oven and the crust definitely takes on that character. Everything about the pizza tastes fresh. We would prefer if the ricotta was spread out a bit more so we get a taste of each cheese in every bite.
We also had two salads. The regular salad with beef was a hit. The Romano salad was very fresh but the dressing is very tart. Beware.
Service was friendly, but largely absent. It took awhile to get our check and several small mistakes were made. The manager deducted $3 from our bill without us asking for it.
We find the pizza here to be excellent. We had the four cheese pizza. This is a wood fired oven and the crust definitely takes on that character. Everything about the pizza tastes fresh. We would prefer if the ricotta was spread out a bit more so we get a taste of each cheese in every bite.
We also had two salads. The regular salad with beef was a hit. The Romano salad was very fresh but the dressing is very tart. Beware.
Service was friendly, but largely absent. It took awhile to get our check and several small mistakes were made. The manager deducted $3 from our bill without us asking for it.
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