Cady's Grill and Bar - CLOSED
36 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
http://www.cadysgrill.com/docs/cadysmenu2-08.pdf
Ira and I ventured out for a our monthly date Saturday night. Ira chose Cady's Grill for our dinner and it was a great choice. Now, I do have to admit that since this restaurant is located in Depot Town in Ypsilanti and I am pretty sure the building is as old as the town, it smells like a 200 year old building. But, the smell was gone within 5 minutes.
The atmosphere is romantic and comfortable. We chose the Fircracker Shrimp for our appetizer, which I believe was one of the specials and may not be on their regular menu. But, it was very good. I also ordered a Georgia Peach martini - yummy!! For dinner I had the Seafood Platter - coconut shrimp, lake perch, cod, calamari, and fries. I ate everything except for a few of the fries and half of the cod. After all, fried cod is pretty much on evey menu across America. I was very happy with my dinner, drink, and service. Ira ordered the Prime Rib (only available Fri and Sat) with mashed redskin potatoes and he completely cleaned his plate. The dinners did not come with a soup or salad option to start, but I actually appreciated this because we had room for dessert and did not feel uncomfortably full when we left.
For dessert, we ordered a chocolate chip tortilla thing that was basically deep fried chocolate chip cookie dough with ice cream and whipped cream. Very tasty, but I did feel like it was more tortilla than cookie dough.
I give the whole meal a 4 star rating. The food was good, the service was great, the meal was moderately priced, and the restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere. We will gladly go back to Cady's.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Casey's Tavern
Casey's Tavern 304 Depot Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
http://www.caseys-tavern.com/frames/menu/menu.pdf
Ira and I went to Casey's Tavern over a wekk ago and I am just now getting to the review. Although this was not planned and we missed last month because I was ill, this was somewhat of a make up.
So, let's see if I can remember all the details. First, it was Saturday night and packed - good sign!! We waited 30 - 40 minutes for a table, and of course, since it is winter, everyone waiting was waiting in the restaurant. Which all in all, is not very big. So it was like being packed into a can, but we ordered two beers, found a corner, and waited for a table.
After we were seated we started with the fried artichoke hearts as an appetizer, these weren't bad, but my opinion is that they did lack a little flavor. Ira ordered a burger and I chose the Casey's Dip. Ira was pleased with his burger and I recall liking my sandwich, but frankly I had to go back and review the menu to remember what I ordered, so obviously it was not memorable.
I did also order some fresh, homemade onion rings to go with my sandwich. Good, greasy, and big. So, I didn't come close to eating all of these.
We did walk out full and satisified and since it is so close to home I would go back here for a beer and a burger.
I rate it 3 stars.
http://www.caseys-tavern.com/frames/menu/menu.pdf
Ira and I went to Casey's Tavern over a wekk ago and I am just now getting to the review. Although this was not planned and we missed last month because I was ill, this was somewhat of a make up.
So, let's see if I can remember all the details. First, it was Saturday night and packed - good sign!! We waited 30 - 40 minutes for a table, and of course, since it is winter, everyone waiting was waiting in the restaurant. Which all in all, is not very big. So it was like being packed into a can, but we ordered two beers, found a corner, and waited for a table.
After we were seated we started with the fried artichoke hearts as an appetizer, these weren't bad, but my opinion is that they did lack a little flavor. Ira ordered a burger and I chose the Casey's Dip. Ira was pleased with his burger and I recall liking my sandwich, but frankly I had to go back and review the menu to remember what I ordered, so obviously it was not memorable.
I did also order some fresh, homemade onion rings to go with my sandwich. Good, greasy, and big. So, I didn't come close to eating all of these.
We did walk out full and satisified and since it is so close to home I would go back here for a beer and a burger.
I rate it 3 stars.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Vegas
Since my review will be slightly postponed due to illness. I thought I would recommend some great places that we ate at in Vegas.
Nobu at Hard Rock - okay, I have never had any interest in sushi. But, I was invited on someone else's reservation so, I was going to try it full force. Chopsticks and all, I really enjoyed it. It helped that I had good friends to help me along, but it was fun and the food was good.
La Salsa Cantina - There are 4 of these in Vegas, but we ate at the one across from New York New York, twice. Once for appetizers and yard long margaritas, they even mixed the flavors in my margarita for me - Raspberry Mango. It was tasty and I immediately took a nap after drinking about 75% of it. But, it was their breakfast menu that had me yearning to go back. So, on our last day in Vegas, we went back for breakfast. I absolutely love Huevos Rancheros, and you just cannot find those in Michigan. And, let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Ira and I finished everything on our plates - huevos rancheros, beans, and potatoes. Even, my tasty breakfast boody mary :-)
House of Blues at Mandalay Bay - The food here was okay. I throw this into the same category of Hard Rock and Planet Hollywood. You go to these places for the atmosphere, not so much for the food.
Rum Jungle at Mandalay Bay - After going to the evening dance club, I was surprised to find out that they serve food. And, OMG, do they serve food. There weere three of us and we all ordered the fire pit. Salad, plantains, beans, and...pork, turkey, salmon, chorizo, lamb, angus beef, chicken, and vegetables. The salmon tasted a bit too fishy for my taste, but everything else was fantastic. Not to mention the fabulous rum drinks that they serve, hence the name of the retaurant/bar.
Nobu at Hard Rock - okay, I have never had any interest in sushi. But, I was invited on someone else's reservation so, I was going to try it full force. Chopsticks and all, I really enjoyed it. It helped that I had good friends to help me along, but it was fun and the food was good.
La Salsa Cantina - There are 4 of these in Vegas, but we ate at the one across from New York New York, twice. Once for appetizers and yard long margaritas, they even mixed the flavors in my margarita for me - Raspberry Mango. It was tasty and I immediately took a nap after drinking about 75% of it. But, it was their breakfast menu that had me yearning to go back. So, on our last day in Vegas, we went back for breakfast. I absolutely love Huevos Rancheros, and you just cannot find those in Michigan. And, let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Ira and I finished everything on our plates - huevos rancheros, beans, and potatoes. Even, my tasty breakfast boody mary :-)
House of Blues at Mandalay Bay - The food here was okay. I throw this into the same category of Hard Rock and Planet Hollywood. You go to these places for the atmosphere, not so much for the food.
Rum Jungle at Mandalay Bay - After going to the evening dance club, I was surprised to find out that they serve food. And, OMG, do they serve food. There weere three of us and we all ordered the fire pit. Salad, plantains, beans, and...pork, turkey, salmon, chorizo, lamb, angus beef, chicken, and vegetables. The salmon tasted a bit too fishy for my taste, but everything else was fantastic. Not to mention the fabulous rum drinks that they serve, hence the name of the retaurant/bar.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Metzger's Restaurant
Metzger's Restaurant
Baxter Plaza on Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Menu - http://www.metzgers.net/ourmenu.htm
Ira is our guest reviewer this week....
Since it was my turn to choose the restaurant, and my first successful attempt at choosing a restaurant, Sharon decided I should write this week's review. I promise that I will try to sound as much like Carrie Bradshaw as possible ;-)
In this festive time of year, as we merrily shop for loved(and not so loved) ones, we must stop and take time for the things that really matter. For me, one of those things is our dinners. It is fun to try new places, and actually trying different foods. My choice this month was Metger's Restaurant in Ann Arbor.
I wanted to try something different from the standard American food, wasn't in the mood for Mexican or Italian food and, PF Changs is on the "cannot choose list". So I decided that maybe German food would be a little out of the box. Sharon was hesitant at first, but you all know the rules.
I am a little familiar with German food, having been stationed there in the Army, but Sharon really didn't know anything, which was fun for me.
We decided on deep fried mushrooms for an appetizer, cause who doesn't like those right? I ordered a Franziskaner Weissbier(which is a wheat beer), and Sharon chose to have a Bell's Amber. Both beers were tasty, but I think she wished that she would have ordered what I had. She thought it tasted like root beer. I have to admit it reminded me of Germany.
We were having trouble trying to decide to on the entrée, so we figured that we'd order a double platter which gave us a choice of soup or salad, 4 sides, 4 meats. We both had salads as they were out of French Onion soup(at 6:45). The meats were bratwurst, knackwurst, mettwurst, and weiner schnitzle(veal pounded, breaded and fried), and the sides were German potato salad, spaetzle(a small dumpling), red cabbage, and sauerkraut.
I have to say that I am glad that we chose this restaurant. My favorite meal in Germany was the Wiener Schnitzel, and this didn't disappoint, it was cooked well and had a good flavor to it. Sharon fell in love with the potato salad, and I even ate sauerkraut. I think the only thing that we agreed left something to be desired was the bratwurst. Neither of us felt it had much flavor.
For dessert we had to have to apple struedel but were so full from the meal that we got it to go. It was light and flaky, but I have to be honest, I couldn't eat all of mine because I was too full(Sharon ate all of hers though-lol).
I think we would agree that this restaurant is a must try for the adventurous soul who wants to try something a little different. Or the person who longs for a little cooking from Deutschland. Either way, if asked I would say try it.
Oh yeah, Miranda has man issues, Samantha's a whore, and Charlotte is waiting for a dream that'll never happen. Oh, and I saw Mr. Big.
------Ira
Baxter Plaza on Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Menu - http://www.metzgers.net/ourmenu.htm
Ira is our guest reviewer this week....
Since it was my turn to choose the restaurant, and my first successful attempt at choosing a restaurant, Sharon decided I should write this week's review. I promise that I will try to sound as much like Carrie Bradshaw as possible ;-)
In this festive time of year, as we merrily shop for loved(and not so loved) ones, we must stop and take time for the things that really matter. For me, one of those things is our dinners. It is fun to try new places, and actually trying different foods. My choice this month was Metger's Restaurant in Ann Arbor.
I wanted to try something different from the standard American food, wasn't in the mood for Mexican or Italian food and, PF Changs is on the "cannot choose list". So I decided that maybe German food would be a little out of the box. Sharon was hesitant at first, but you all know the rules.
I am a little familiar with German food, having been stationed there in the Army, but Sharon really didn't know anything, which was fun for me.
We decided on deep fried mushrooms for an appetizer, cause who doesn't like those right? I ordered a Franziskaner Weissbier(which is a wheat beer), and Sharon chose to have a Bell's Amber. Both beers were tasty, but I think she wished that she would have ordered what I had. She thought it tasted like root beer. I have to admit it reminded me of Germany.
We were having trouble trying to decide to on the entrée, so we figured that we'd order a double platter which gave us a choice of soup or salad, 4 sides, 4 meats. We both had salads as they were out of French Onion soup(at 6:45). The meats were bratwurst, knackwurst, mettwurst, and weiner schnitzle(veal pounded, breaded and fried), and the sides were German potato salad, spaetzle(a small dumpling), red cabbage, and sauerkraut.
I have to say that I am glad that we chose this restaurant. My favorite meal in Germany was the Wiener Schnitzel, and this didn't disappoint, it was cooked well and had a good flavor to it. Sharon fell in love with the potato salad, and I even ate sauerkraut. I think the only thing that we agreed left something to be desired was the bratwurst. Neither of us felt it had much flavor.
For dessert we had to have to apple struedel but were so full from the meal that we got it to go. It was light and flaky, but I have to be honest, I couldn't eat all of mine because I was too full(Sharon ate all of hers though-lol).
I think we would agree that this restaurant is a must try for the adventurous soul who wants to try something a little different. Or the person who longs for a little cooking from Deutschland. Either way, if asked I would say try it.
Oh yeah, Miranda has man issues, Samantha's a whore, and Charlotte is waiting for a dream that'll never happen. Oh, and I saw Mr. Big.
------Ira
Sunday, December 9, 2007
The Metro Cafe
CLOSED
The Metro Cafe - http://www.metrocafea2.com/
303 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
This was our planned dinner for this month (actually there will be two this month, watch for another posting in 2 weeks). I actually found this restaurant through Channel 4's Best of Southeastern Michigan poll.
The Metro Cafe is located in Kerrytown, on the corner of Detroit St and Catherine Ave in Ann Arbor. It has a very modern setting, martinis, and a jazz pianist so, I automatically started the evening optimistic. They bring fresh baked rolls, that were absolutely yummy. We started with the crab rangoon dip and two martinis. Ira had the classic martini, while I enjoyed the raspberry tart martini. The dip had fresh crab and alot of it, served with fried wontons. The appetizer was very good.
There are two things I especially like about their menu, they have a little bit of something for everyone - salads, sandwiches, duck, lamb, lobster, etc. The other thing is that they have two different size meals - small plates and large plates. For our meals, Ira chose the lamb chops and I had the shrimp and lobster plantain cakes (both small plate meals). Ira has only had lamb chops once before, so he ordered them on the waiters recommendation of medium rare, after he was eating them he felt that they should have been cooked longer. My plantain cakes were delicious, along with my second martini. For dessert we ordered the lava cake, which was warm, creamy, and wonderful.
Due to the lamb, Ira gave them 4 stars, while I give them 5 - so concensus is 4 1/2 stars.
The Metro Cafe - http://www.metrocafea2.com/
303 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
This was our planned dinner for this month (actually there will be two this month, watch for another posting in 2 weeks). I actually found this restaurant through Channel 4's Best of Southeastern Michigan poll.
The Metro Cafe is located in Kerrytown, on the corner of Detroit St and Catherine Ave in Ann Arbor. It has a very modern setting, martinis, and a jazz pianist so, I automatically started the evening optimistic. They bring fresh baked rolls, that were absolutely yummy. We started with the crab rangoon dip and two martinis. Ira had the classic martini, while I enjoyed the raspberry tart martini. The dip had fresh crab and alot of it, served with fried wontons. The appetizer was very good.
There are two things I especially like about their menu, they have a little bit of something for everyone - salads, sandwiches, duck, lamb, lobster, etc. The other thing is that they have two different size meals - small plates and large plates. For our meals, Ira chose the lamb chops and I had the shrimp and lobster plantain cakes (both small plate meals). Ira has only had lamb chops once before, so he ordered them on the waiters recommendation of medium rare, after he was eating them he felt that they should have been cooked longer. My plantain cakes were delicious, along with my second martini. For dessert we ordered the lava cake, which was warm, creamy, and wonderful.
Due to the lamb, Ira gave them 4 stars, while I give them 5 - so concensus is 4 1/2 stars.
El Patio
El Patio Mexican Restaurant - 7622 Highland Road, Waterford MI 48327
http://www.elpatiomexicanrestaurant.com/
Another unexpected stop on our way to Great Lakes Crossing on Friday. We rolled in around 11:30 and were the 3rd table of customers in the restaurant. Fortunately, it did start to fill up while we are there. The service was top notch - our chips and salsa were on the table before we sat down and before our drinks were ever half way gone there was a waiter asking if we needed a refill. As nice as this was, honestly, it did start to get a bit annoying after awhile.
The salsa was very tasty and we ordered a chorizo and cheese appetizer, which was also very good. Ira ordered huevos rancheros which he liked alot. I have only had authentic huevos rancheros in Texas and Mexico, so I was a bit hesitant, but the meal was quite good. I ordered my standard (and safe) cheese enchiladas. I was a bit disappointed in these, they seem to lack flavor to me. However, since everything else was good, I would be happy to return and try a different dish.
Ira gives them 4 1/2 stars and I give them 4 stars, so we give El Patio a 4 1/4 stars.
http://www.elpatiomexicanrestaurant.com/
Another unexpected stop on our way to Great Lakes Crossing on Friday. We rolled in around 11:30 and were the 3rd table of customers in the restaurant. Fortunately, it did start to fill up while we are there. The service was top notch - our chips and salsa were on the table before we sat down and before our drinks were ever half way gone there was a waiter asking if we needed a refill. As nice as this was, honestly, it did start to get a bit annoying after awhile.
The salsa was very tasty and we ordered a chorizo and cheese appetizer, which was also very good. Ira ordered huevos rancheros which he liked alot. I have only had authentic huevos rancheros in Texas and Mexico, so I was a bit hesitant, but the meal was quite good. I ordered my standard (and safe) cheese enchiladas. I was a bit disappointed in these, they seem to lack flavor to me. However, since everything else was good, I would be happy to return and try a different dish.
Ira gives them 4 1/2 stars and I give them 4 stars, so we give El Patio a 4 1/4 stars.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Aleko's
We made an unplanned and unscheduled stop last night at Aleko's Restaurant & Tavern. So, since this visit has now knocked them off of our list of non-chain restaurants, I felt it was only fair to give them a review.
Aleko's is supposedly known for their ribs and pasta. My son vouches that their ribs are very good, but given our appetites the night before Thanksgiving we settled for a smaller items. I had their Cajun Shrimp Club. This was very tasty and spicy - just like I like it. Ira had their burger and said it was pretty good. We enjoyed our sandwiches and fries with a beer each and were pleased and full. The atmosphere was very nice and I can say that their parking lot is usually packed if either one of us drives by on the weekends. Since this was just a quick stop, we did not try any appetizers or desserts. But, since we enjoyed what we did have I will give them a 4 stars out of 5. I am sure we will go back and after a more thorough visit I may re-rate them at that time.
Aleko's Restaurant and Tavern - 7476 M-36 (Hamburg Plaza) Hamburg, MI 48139
Aleko's is supposedly known for their ribs and pasta. My son vouches that their ribs are very good, but given our appetites the night before Thanksgiving we settled for a smaller items. I had their Cajun Shrimp Club. This was very tasty and spicy - just like I like it. Ira had their burger and said it was pretty good. We enjoyed our sandwiches and fries with a beer each and were pleased and full. The atmosphere was very nice and I can say that their parking lot is usually packed if either one of us drives by on the weekends. Since this was just a quick stop, we did not try any appetizers or desserts. But, since we enjoyed what we did have I will give them a 4 stars out of 5. I am sure we will go back and after a more thorough visit I may re-rate them at that time.
Aleko's Restaurant and Tavern - 7476 M-36 (Hamburg Plaza) Hamburg, MI 48139
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