This place is a lot nicer than I thought it was going to be.
How is that for a ringing endorsement?
Seriously though - I liked the ambiance of the laid back, country bbq joint. But, the food was just not as good as Carson's. And there is no free chopped liver here. In fact, there is NOTHING free here. No bread on the table. 75 cents extra if you want a nonhouse salad dressing. 3 dollar charge for sharing a meal. lame.
I ordered one of their "baskets" that came with half slab of baby back ribs, steak fries, and texas toast. The fries and toast were gross. Maybe I should have sprung and paid the extra fee for the cornbread. The ribs were pretty good. But, as a said, not as good as Carson's. The meat was a little dry. The sauce not as delicious.
We also ordered dessert - The pecan chocolate pie was pretty good. Loading it with whip cream may have been an attempt to hide what a ridiculously small piece they give you. But, we didn't want to complain because the whole table was a little scared of our waitress.
Nothing like a little bit of fear to make us lose our appetite.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
just another manic monday
Last night Neill and I headed over to Gracie's parents' house to join them in celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. A few weeks ago, I was talking to Cindy (gracie's mom) and I asked her to share what her secret is to such a long, successful marriage. She took a moment to think and then said, quite seriously, "Well, I give in to him a lot". What an honest answer! While I don't mean to take a passing comment and turn it into a manifesto, I do think that there is truth in this answer. For marraiges to work, sometimes someone has to give in. You can't always have your way.
I'm still trying to find the fun in selflessness.
But in all seriousness, this post is dedicated to all the happy couples out there who have made it work for years and years and years. Through the thick and thin. Through the ups and downs. Through everything and anything. Cheers!
p.s - is the thick the good times? or is it the thin?
I'm still trying to find the fun in selflessness.
But in all seriousness, this post is dedicated to all the happy couples out there who have made it work for years and years and years. Through the thick and thin. Through the ups and downs. Through everything and anything. Cheers!
p.s - is the thick the good times? or is it the thin?
El Taquito
This place is A-OK in my book. Definitely a good alternative to some of the fast food joints in the area. Like Yuly, I noticed their awesomely cheap lunch specials but never made it there on times.
The tacos are quick
the bear is cold
and the flies are minimal.
SUPER
The tacos are quick
the bear is cold
and the flies are minimal.
SUPER
Metropol
Avenue Isla Verde
Carolina, PR 00913
Best meal in Isla Verde!
I'm so glad I followed all of the Yelpers advice and checked out Metropol for dinner! It might look a bit sketch being next to a big cock fighting ring (or maybe thats a plus for you - i don't know), but YOU SHOULD GO THERE.
+huge menu
+good service
+tasty food
+cheap prices
+walking distance
Just do it!
Carolina, PR 00913
Best meal in Isla Verde!
I'm so glad I followed all of the Yelpers advice and checked out Metropol for dinner! It might look a bit sketch being next to a big cock fighting ring (or maybe thats a plus for you - i don't know), but YOU SHOULD GO THERE.
+huge menu
+good service
+tasty food
+cheap prices
+walking distance
Just do it!
Aguaviva
My last review related to my trip to Puerto Rico is dedicated (and of) Aguaviva for being so delicious.
First, I will say, that Aguaviva is a bit full of themselves. They have a sign in their window that shorts are not allowed and that you must be at least 24 to sit at the bar. Normally, I really prefer not to go to these sorts of places.
But, it was our last night in San Juan and I had packed a dress so we figured we might as well go somewhere that my dress would be appreciated.
Of course, when we got there I looked around and saw tons of people in shorts and (surprisingly) tons of men wearing base-ball caps. Apparently, their dress code is not strictly enforced.
Oh well - at least I looked fabulous.
Now, on to the main event -- the food!
We started with a ceviche tasting. We ordered two for something like 17 dollars. Pricey? yes. Delicious and refreshing? yes. Worth it? yes.
For our main dishes, I had a sea food risotto with seared Dover scallops and my fiance had a halibut with a lobster stew topping. Each cost 29 dollars and both of them were fantastic. Because we are heffers, we also ordered a side of cheesy bread. Yes, that it what they call it. While we had way too much food, the cheesy bread was great. Our mates ordered a side of the lobster mashed potatoes which were also a nice compliment to the sea food. Ah the decadence! Unfortunately, we were all too stuffed to order dessert.
This was by far the best meal we had while in San Juan. The ambiance was nice. The service was good. And the food was tasty. It was the perfect place to celebrate our last night in PR.
First, I will say, that Aguaviva is a bit full of themselves. They have a sign in their window that shorts are not allowed and that you must be at least 24 to sit at the bar. Normally, I really prefer not to go to these sorts of places.
But, it was our last night in San Juan and I had packed a dress so we figured we might as well go somewhere that my dress would be appreciated.
Of course, when we got there I looked around and saw tons of people in shorts and (surprisingly) tons of men wearing base-ball caps. Apparently, their dress code is not strictly enforced.
Oh well - at least I looked fabulous.
Now, on to the main event -- the food!
We started with a ceviche tasting. We ordered two for something like 17 dollars. Pricey? yes. Delicious and refreshing? yes. Worth it? yes.
For our main dishes, I had a sea food risotto with seared Dover scallops and my fiance had a halibut with a lobster stew topping. Each cost 29 dollars and both of them were fantastic. Because we are heffers, we also ordered a side of cheesy bread. Yes, that it what they call it. While we had way too much food, the cheesy bread was great. Our mates ordered a side of the lobster mashed potatoes which were also a nice compliment to the sea food. Ah the decadence! Unfortunately, we were all too stuffed to order dessert.
This was by far the best meal we had while in San Juan. The ambiance was nice. The service was good. And the food was tasty. It was the perfect place to celebrate our last night in PR.
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