New Orleans, LA
Feb 27, 2010
Service was a litte short at times.
Thye bread was the standard warm crusy french bread. The fish was flaky, wonderfully mild, flavorful yet did not have the 'fishy' flavor. Veggies had a slight flavor. The dessert was decadent, a tremednous mix of vanilla ice cream, raspberry and chocolate chunks. I only wish I had eaten slower to better savor the food.
4 Ninja Stars
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Old Biloxi Schooner
Location: Biloxi, MS
Date: Feb 27, 2010
The chicken had a rich, tangy flavor. The onions provide needed enhancements to the simply made grilled chicken. The flavor from the onions, and other sauces made rice rich in texter with hearty flavor. At times, the chicken was a little too fatty.
The veggie medley was a straightforward mix of unseasoned cauliflower, carrots and brocoli.
The fried okra was in an underwhelming item, with a faint salty flavor enveloping a semblance of the okra.
Ninja note that this review was limited due to religious reasons - Ninja has taken vows not to eat sellfish, thus ninja is unable to appropriately test the menu.
Service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was casual, and the customers seemed regulars. Picutres of various sboats enhanced the experience
Date: Feb 27, 2010
The chicken had a rich, tangy flavor. The onions provide needed enhancements to the simply made grilled chicken. The flavor from the onions, and other sauces made rice rich in texter with hearty flavor. At times, the chicken was a little too fatty.
The veggie medley was a straightforward mix of unseasoned cauliflower, carrots and brocoli.
The fried okra was in an underwhelming item, with a faint salty flavor enveloping a semblance of the okra.
Ninja note that this review was limited due to religious reasons - Ninja has taken vows not to eat sellfish, thus ninja is unable to appropriately test the menu.
Service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was casual, and the customers seemed regulars. Picutres of various sboats enhanced the experience
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Big Easy - New Orleans, LA
The hush puppies had a rich not overly decadent flavor, with subtle hints of spice. The gravy provided a fine foil that perfectly complimented hush puppies. The “po boy” featured wonderfully soft roast beef with a sweet gravy, enclosed in a warm and French read. The fries were slight above qadequate, with a just over frozen flavor.
Outstanding service. The tasty take on food was buttressed with a deep top 40 mix, of upbeat r&b, rab, reggae and country. There was not wait, which was much better than the hour wait in the Bourbon Street touristy area of New Orleans.
The only issue was the constantly opened door.
The price was also reasonable.
3.75 Ninja Stars
Outstanding service. The tasty take on food was buttressed with a deep top 40 mix, of upbeat r&b, rab, reggae and country. There was not wait, which was much better than the hour wait in the Bourbon Street touristy area of New Orleans.
The only issue was the constantly opened door.
The price was also reasonable.
3.75 Ninja Stars
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Chinatown Express 6th & H NW Wash DC Feb 24 2010
The roast duck was a smidgen too salty, though had sufficient smoky flavor with note of oak. The roast duck had a remnant of actual meat overwhelmed in a sandwich of fat and skin.
The soup was somewhat bland, lacking pizzazz or unique flavoring. The myriad sauces provide a strong supplement that enhances that flavor of the plentiful rice in the roast duck dish.
The overflowing free tea was a simple and helpful touch. The service was lightning fast and efficient, though the servers were no always able to communicate about the dishes the restaurant served.
At the same point, the meal for two (including tip and DC food tax) costs a reasonable fifteen dollars. Overall, the food was a fairly appropriate rendition of authentic Chinese food (e.g., the food did not have the cavity-producing sugary drivel that is far too common in American Chinese restaurants) in a pseudo “Chinatown” in Washington, D.C.
2.5 ninja stars. For a quick lunch in Chinatown/Judiciary Square/Union Station, this meal commands commendable value and taste
The soup was somewhat bland, lacking pizzazz or unique flavoring. The myriad sauces provide a strong supplement that enhances that flavor of the plentiful rice in the roast duck dish.
The overflowing free tea was a simple and helpful touch. The service was lightning fast and efficient, though the servers were no always able to communicate about the dishes the restaurant served.
At the same point, the meal for two (including tip and DC food tax) costs a reasonable fifteen dollars. Overall, the food was a fairly appropriate rendition of authentic Chinese food (e.g., the food did not have the cavity-producing sugary drivel that is far too common in American Chinese restaurants) in a pseudo “Chinatown” in Washington, D.C.
2.5 ninja stars. For a quick lunch in Chinatown/Judiciary Square/Union Station, this meal commands commendable value and taste
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Intro / Chevy's at Merrifield
This blog will provide reviews of various restaurants, mostly in the DC-area.
The restaurants will be a mix of so-called casual dining, formal, and others.
Blog sport Ninja Gourmet
Date: February 13, 2010
Restaurant: Chevy’s
Location: Fairfax (Merrifield< VA
Appetizers: The chips were overly salty, while the salsa had a spicy kick. Chips were more than sufficient, and waiter agreed to provide more chips gratis.
Main Course: The veggie fajitas resulted in a mediocre meal. The sweet corn much smartly placed in a corn husk was a pleasant gastronomic surprise not uncommon in US Mexican restaurants. The rest of the package was a standard fare of mushrooms with too much cheese, beans, guacamole, etc. The fajitas were simply lacking originality, unique flavors, interesting texture, and any semblance of creativity. Such numbingly normal fare is expected in a “Mexican” restaurant serving Tex-Mex food. The Ricky Martin and stale American Pop music set the tone for the restaurant and the meal.
Beverages: the pineapple-coconut margarita provided a fresh and unique twist the standard ‘rita, with the sweet flavors overwhelming any taste of tequila.
Nine Stars: 2 out of 5 with five being grand emperor, and one being neophyte ninja
The restaurants will be a mix of so-called casual dining, formal, and others.
Blog sport Ninja Gourmet
Date: February 13, 2010
Restaurant: Chevy’s
Location: Fairfax (Merrifield< VA
Appetizers: The chips were overly salty, while the salsa had a spicy kick. Chips were more than sufficient, and waiter agreed to provide more chips gratis.
Main Course: The veggie fajitas resulted in a mediocre meal. The sweet corn much smartly placed in a corn husk was a pleasant gastronomic surprise not uncommon in US Mexican restaurants. The rest of the package was a standard fare of mushrooms with too much cheese, beans, guacamole, etc. The fajitas were simply lacking originality, unique flavors, interesting texture, and any semblance of creativity. Such numbingly normal fare is expected in a “Mexican” restaurant serving Tex-Mex food. The Ricky Martin and stale American Pop music set the tone for the restaurant and the meal.
Beverages: the pineapple-coconut margarita provided a fresh and unique twist the standard ‘rita, with the sweet flavors overwhelming any taste of tequila.
Nine Stars: 2 out of 5 with five being grand emperor, and one being neophyte ninja
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