Johnathan’s Italian Bistro

We went to Johnathan’s Italian Bistro tonight. It was our second time there. The prices are a little high, but the food and atmosphere are very good. I don’t know a whole lot of people in the Fox Cities anymore, but if you’re in the Appleton area and are looking for something more romantic, I’d recommend it. For those familiar with the area, it’s off of Casaloma near the Timber Rattlers’ stadium.

Best of all, they don’t play Italian music while you eat.

Of course, if you’re looking for Italian for a bargain, you can’t beat Victoria’s on College Ave.

January 26th, 2008  Food, Reviews   Tags: Food, restaurants, review, more...

One year closer to 30

I had my 28th birthday today. I’m not one to make a big deal out of the day, but the women of my life made sure it didn’t go without notice. I was given the choice of where to go to dinner tonight. I couldn’t resist Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp deal. I ate 40 shrimp scampi in total. Awesome, it was. I love Red Lobster. I went with Wanda and my mother. We had a great time.

My coworkers didn’t forget either. They gave me balloons and wished me a happy day. When I worked at the City they were quick to wish me well on my birthday as well. It turns out my current boss shares the same birthday (but not year) as me. No wonder we get along so well

I still owe them a birthday treat, though. I knew that was coming, but was too tired to do anything about it last night. Perhaps next week…

September 8th, 2006  Holidays   Tags: birthday, Food, restaurants, more...

The Melting Pot

Wanda and I went to the The Melting Pot for Valentines day. It was extremely expensive, but I knew that getting into it. I though it would be nice to make up for Valentines days that I wasn’t so thoughtful for We had a good time – it was nice spending time together over a nice meal. A very nice place, indeed, but I don’t think it was our cup of tea.

For those who have never heard of it, The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant. We got “The Big Night Out,” which consisted of about four courses – veggies and bread to dip in a tastey cheese fondue, salad, a main course of shrimp, fillet mignon, lobster, and stuffed ravioli, and desert of fruits and chocolates dipped in a white chocolate fondue. It was tastey for the most part, but not quite worth the price tag in our opinion. The lobster was terrible, although the rest of the main course was pretty good, though meager. The desert had too much bourbon in it and tasted like booze. A neat experience and a very nice place, but we’ll probably stick to our other local favorite, Good Company, in the future.

February 15th, 2005  Food, Reviews   Tags: fondue, Food, holiday, restaurants, review, valentines, more...

Famous Dave’s

We went to Famous Dave’s for the first time the other day. It was good, but not great. The price was right, but I thought the quantity of the food could have been slightly higher and the chicken was all dark meat. Alternatively, at our other favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in Eau Claire, we can get double the portions and all white meat chicken breasts for the same price. Like I said, it was good, but not great.

January 3rd, 2004  Food   Tags: Food, restaurants, review, more...