Penny Ann's Café Salt Lake City Utah

June 18, 2014

On this day we woke up and wanted breakfast, so we figured we would go to Penny Ann's Café for the heavenly hotcakes and whatever else they had. However I checked their website on my phone and found they only serve breakfast until 11 AM which we weren’t going to make it there by then. So we tried to figure out what else to do and we decided to just come here for lunch. When we arrived it was just before noon and only a few tables were taken. Right away our waitress came and took our drink orders and let us know of the special and that the soup of the day was chili. Soon after our waitress returned to take our orders. I decided to get the club sandwich. Mom got California Ciabatta with turkey bacon and avocado and dad had their Famous Grilled Reuben. None of these come with a side unless you added it to make a meal just dad did this. We waited for a while and tried to figure out what to do for the day. And soon enough our food was delivered by one of the other waitresses.

 

 

I really enjoyed my club sandwich the turkey and ham in it was better than most places and was like they actually cooked their own turkey and ham in the restaurant. Also in this the bacon was really good and the tomatoes were actually decent tomatoes unlike most places. This sandwich was kind of too big to eat very easily. I basically had to take it apart and have a BLT and a ham and turkey sandwich separately. This was also served with a pickle.

 

Mom also enjoyed her California Ciabatta sandwich.

 

 

Dad thought his Reuben was very excellent, I also thought it looked very good.

 

After we were finished yet another waitress came to see if we wanted any pie. Mom and dad both decide to get a slice of chocolate mousse pie. I didn't think I could eat a whole piece so I didn't get one. I just sampled mom and dad’s slices and after doing this I almost wanted to get my own. This place is very good sandwich was very good and the chocolate pie was excellent and enough of a reason to return.

 

 

1810 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT ‎

  

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Red Iguana Salt Lake City Utah

June 17, 2014

 

Red Iguana in Salt Lake City has been featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives and with all the good reviews online we had to stop in. When we arrived it was packed and we were told would be about 45 minute wait. So we waited out front with everyone else because there is no room inside. All day had been rainy but it had stopped for bit while we were waiting, but as we waited it started dumping again. So mom and I went to wait in the car and dad got an umbrella from the restaurant and continued to wait in front. Finally we had a table. We had heard about mole but have never really had any so I wanted to try some out.

Right away we got our drink orders taken all three Cokes again and they brought a basket of chips and salsa. I thought the salsa was a little different but I thought was very tasty and had a decent amount heat the only problem was a lot of the chips were small broken pieces.

 

 We also asked about the Mole sampler which I had seen so many pictures of online. The waitress went and quickly put this together and explained it all to us.

So I tested all the Moles I kind of liked the pumpkin one little bit and the Verde one but wasn't so sure about most of them. I wasn't sure if I want pumpkin mole enchilada or anything like that.

 

 

So I decided to get the enchiladas verdes as did mom. Dad had the chimichanga and decided to get some of the mole verde on the side. After I ordered I thought I'd make a quick stop the bathroom but this place was not very accessible and it took longer to get to the bathroom I thought. By the time I returned the food was already there. The mole verde on my enchilada was all right and like a green Chile sauce type thing and was thick and was all right, but I really just don't think I am a big fan of moles and this was pretty much what mom and dad thought as well. Dad did like his chimichanga and thought the sauce that normally came on top, but was served on the side was really good.

I thought this was just okay and I don't think I'm that big of a mole a fan but if you are this might be a great place for you.

 

 

 

736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

 

 

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Bohemian brewery Salt Lake City Utah

June 17, 2014

Our first day in Salt Lake City was very rainy and it pretty much rained all day. I had Bohemian brewery on my list, but more for some of the dinner entrées like the schnitzel and chicken paprikash which I wanted to try, but it was lunch time and seemed like a good day for soup or something more like that and I saw it on their menu online. Once we made it through the rain we were ready to eat.  we were seated and informed of the special which was some sort of a burger. Also we ordered our drinks we all three had Cokes. As soon as our waitress returned with the drinks we were ready to order I decided to get a bowl of French onion soup along with some garlic fries. Mom also had a bowl of French onion soup and also the three Pierogi appetizer. Dad got a Pastrami Philly cheese steak that had peppers, onions, Swiss and chipotle aioli this came with garlic fries.

 

Somewhere along the line our waitress also brought a basket of bread with a butter like spread.   I'm not sure what it was but I think green olives and pimentos were in there, this I didn't care for but my parents seemed to like. After a bit of wait the waitress brought out the food and after she figured out where to put everything to fit best we were ready to eat.

 

The French onion soup was good but I definitely have had better, but it was still the perfect thing for a cool rainy day.

 

I liked the garlic fries quite a bit they were salty garlicky and very tasty and they came with house aioli which seemed like it was just the same as the chipotle aioli from dad’s sandwich. There were plenty of fries and even with help I couldn’t finish them.

 

I tried one of the bacon and onion Pierogi these were very good. They were just a good basic potato Pierogi that was pan-fried with bacon and onions on top. I haven't exactly had many Pierogis but these were the best yet. Dad also seemed to like his sandwich he thought it was pretty good cheese steak and he also very much enjoyed the garlic fries as well. This was a very good place and I liked how many different types of choices you had from Pierogis, sausages and schnitzel's to sandwiches and garlic fries. I hope to sometime return and try maybe a schnitzel or maybe a different entrée.  

 94 E 7200 S, Midvale, UT 84047



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Robert’s restaurant Salt Lake City Utah

June 16, 2014

After a long day of driving and an issue at our hotel we didn't want to go too far for dinner and Robert’s restaurant happened to be pretty close to the hotel. When we got there it wasn’t real busy and most of the tables just had one person there probably because this was close to the airport and close to multiple hotels. I didn't take long to look at the menu since I figure just a sandwich would be good. Dad ordered the Reuben with fries, mom had the Philly sandwich with a cup of soup which I can't remember which one it was. And I had the French dip and did a side salad since I didn't like the soup choices too much. Shortly after my salad and mom’s soup arrived. Mom thought the soup was just average and

my salad was pretty basic with a few too many black olives for my liking.   After this we waited and waited a little more, then the waitress came back with ketchup and fry sauce and whatnot and said the food wouldn’t be too much longer. Then we waited and waited a little more than you would think you would need to for sandwiches but eventually they came. All the food was there except for my au jus but our waitress noticed this right away and went to get it. None of us were too excited about our sandwiches

 

I thought the bread was decent at soaking up the au jus. But I thought the meat was kind of dry.

Mom's wasn't exactly what I would call a Philly and

Dad wasn't too excited about his.  Roberts’s restaurant was a bit disappointing, but it was convenient since it is close to the airport and close to multiple hotels.

145 N Wright Brothers Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84116



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Defalcos Deli Scottsdale Arizona

March 11, 2014

 

This place was featured on Diners drive-ins and dives. This day I kind of wanted something a little lighter for lunch so I thought a sandwich from a deli would be the perfect thing. When we arrived the place was kind of busy.   It was very crowded to get around. Once we got in line on the way to the front we got to look at all the meats and cheeses and side dishes along the way. Then when we got fairly close you could see the menu.   I still had time to figure out what I want before I ordered. Once we got to the front mom ordered a half Italian combo on a baguette, I got a half Italian combo on the focaccia bread and dad got a half a cheesesteak. To go along with these we all three had regular sized drinks. So after we ordered and had our drink cups which we filled, we were lucky to be able to find a table between all the Italian goods on the shelves and all the other people that were waiting for there to go order or shopping.

 

Our table was next to the San Marzano tomatoes. From here we had to wait for what seemed like forever for our sandwiches. But eventually they were brought out

 

 

mine was filled with meat along with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Italian dressing, mustard, and mayonnaise. I had the half version but it was rather large for a half. All the meat in my sandwich was pretty good except for the mortadella which I found out was like baloney which I didn't care for.

 

 

Dad really liked his cheesesteak thought it was one of the better ones he's had.

 

 

Mom's was just like mine but with a different kind of bread which she seemed to like. This was at another successful trip for lunch especially for a slightly lighter lunch.

 2334 N Scottsdale Rd A133, Scottsdale, AZ 85257



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Copper Still Gilbert Arizona

March 10, 2014

This night we were actually going somewhere else, but it was closed, so we ended up here.  We were seated right away and had our drink orders taken and they were brought soon after.  After this we had to wait for what seemed like quite a while.  Once our waitress finally returned I ordered the steak sliders with fries, dad the steak phoenix (spicy cheesesteak) with fries and mom a turkey sandwich of some sort with a side salad.  After this we waited for a bit until moms salad was brought out.  She had some time to eat this and then the rest of the food arrived. 

 

My sliders came with three filled with thin sliced steak onions and provolone with horseradish on the bun, I was hoping the horseradish wouldn’t be to strong but it really wasn't. Along with this was a cup of au jus. I really enjoyed these sliders and it was a lot easier for me to eat than a regular size cheesesteak. Along with this the fries were battered fries which were very good.

 

Dad thought his cheesesteak was pretty good, but not really all that spicy.

 

Mom liked her sandwich and salad and actually ended up eating my leftovers when we got back to the hotel.

2531 S Gilbert Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85296



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La Piñata Phoenix Arizona

March 9, 2014

After our spring training game for the day we decided to get Mexican food and try out La Piñata. So since it was right after a baseball game we were there early. Fairly quickly chips and salsa were brought and our drink orders were taken, once our drinks were brought we had some time to check out the menu. I wasn't so sure what to get so it took a little bit of time, but I eventually decided what I wanted to get and so did everyone else.  We still had to wait for quite a bit and finally after a long wait our waiter finally returned to take our orders.  I decided on a combo plate I can't remember what number but it was the green Chile burro and a cheese enchilada which came with rice and beans.

I think my mom got the Chile relleno plate and my dad got a beef chimichanga. I wasn't sure what to expect with my green Chile burro I didn't know if the green Chile was in it or smothered on top, but I figured I would try it out.  

 

 

We kept eating the chips and salsa which was really not to exciting but not awful or anything.

 

After a bit of a wait our food arrived and my green Chile burro just with the green Chile and pork inside and was actually pretty good and better than my cheese enchilada which was just ordinary. I also wasn't too excited about the Rice and beans.

 

 

Dad Thought his chimichanga was all right and a little different than typical, and definitely not the best he's ever had. This place had alright Mexican food but I have had quite a bit better in many different places.

3330 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

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