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Urbanspoon reviews- Fresh 4 U : 'Finally got Mediterranean'by NoelOn Wednesday nights, I try to eat at an un-chain restaurant. Last night, I decided on Fresh 4 U because (a) I wanted something Mediterranean, and (b) I wanted something Mediterranean. I got the lamb gyro with a side of hummus, and I was not disappointed. The lamb was thickly sliced right off the spit, and the hummus was fabulous. Although I'm a l […]
- The Varsity : 'What'll ya have!!!'by NoelI had the #1 combo: two chili dogs, onion rings, and a drink. I also got an apple pie. The dogs were good - I added some chopped white onion to them to make sure no one invaded my personal space. The rings were salty, but I liked the batter they used. The apple pie was the best part of my meal. Meal price = $10.15. Will eat there again. The Varsity 61 […]
- The Cheesecake Factory : 'CF was mayhem tonight: I...'by NoelCF was mayhem tonight: I called a carry-out order in at 5:45 p.m., got to the restaurant at 6:15, and was told not only was my order not ready, it wasn't in the system. No tip for them and a slice of vanilla bean cheesecake for me. Hope the food is worth the 45 minutes and $32. The Cheesecake Factory 236 Summit Blvd, Birmingham (205) 262-1800 […]
- Fresh 4 U : 'Finally got Mediterranean'
Tag Archives: restaurants
not-so-random Restaurant Review: Keifer’s in Jackson, MS
Last weekend, we were in Jackson, Mississippi, to celebrate my grandmother’s 89th birthday, and since we were in Belhaven, we had to eat at Keifer’s restaurant on Poplar. What’s Keifer’s? Mediterranean food, y’all: pita, lamb, hummus, baklava, and French fries. Wait, … Continue reading
Random Restaurant Review – Gilchrist Drug
For the Random Restaurant Review, I used the Urbanspoon “shaker,” and I went with the first restaurant I got, which was Gilchrist Drug in Mountain Brook. I had planned to order my food when I got to Gilchrist, but I … Continue reading
Weekly wrap-up
This week’s posts: Stix not-so-Random Recipe Review Lasagna cupcakes You can have a very good meal without going downtown What Chefs Know that You don’t about Using Knives Who else wants lamb shawarma salad? This week’s cool links: 100 Famous … Continue reading
What Everybody Ought to Know about Nabeel’s Cafe and Market
While I discovered Nabeel’s before we moved to Homewood, I did not eat there until after we moved. At Nabeel’s, I’ve eaten from both the Cafe and the Market, and the food has been outstanding each time. On the Nabeel’s … Continue reading
How about some upside down apple pie?
What about upside down apple pie with vanilla ice cream? Is your mouth watering? A few weeks ago, my wife and I celebrated selling our house with a dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s in Homewood. The meal was outstanding: batter … Continue reading
