Elite Circle Grille
2132 S. Valley Hills Dr.
Waco, TX 76706
254.754.4941
http://www.elitecirclegrille.com/
5:00 - 5:50 PM
$
Ramona: French Dip Sandwich, Fries, iced tea
Jim: French Dip Sandwich, Fries, iced tea
A most excellent sandwich, and the best French Dip I have tasted in Waco. The bread was great, and the sandwich was warm and delicious.
Our server, Spring, also did a great job. She had the right balance of attention and service without hovering -- a problem in so many restaurants in Waco.
Do not miss this historic Waco eatery on any trip through Central Texas.
-Jim
Showing posts with label birthday dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday dinner. Show all posts
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Dinner -- 06/07/09
August Moon Chinese Bistro
2269 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
502.456.6569
http://www.augustmoonbistro.com/
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$$
Jim: Won ton soup; shrimp, fresh snow peas and water chestnuts; steamed rice,
Ramona: Egg drop soup; beef, asian vegetables and shiitake mushrooms; fried rice
Shared: goat cheese, crabmeat won ton and asian salsa, Koogamullen Penfolds Syrah (2005) Australia
Jim's birthday, and that means the birthday boy gets to choose the dining spot. He was in the mood for Chinese, and August Moon is reputed to be the best in Louisville.
The title is well-deserved. The crab won tons were delicious, and the food was all hot, tasty, and included generous portions. Jim especially appreciated the won ton soup with lots of pork and noodles added in.
Both dishes featured tasty and plentiful meats. We will definitely add this to our list of must visit spots on our next trip to Louisville.
--Ramona & Jim
2269 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
502.456.6569
http://www.augustmoonbistro.com/
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$$
Jim: Won ton soup; shrimp, fresh snow peas and water chestnuts; steamed rice,
Ramona: Egg drop soup; beef, asian vegetables and shiitake mushrooms; fried rice
Shared: goat cheese, crabmeat won ton and asian salsa, Koogamullen Penfolds Syrah (2005) Australia
Jim's birthday, and that means the birthday boy gets to choose the dining spot. He was in the mood for Chinese, and August Moon is reputed to be the best in Louisville.
The title is well-deserved. The crab won tons were delicious, and the food was all hot, tasty, and included generous portions. Jim especially appreciated the won ton soup with lots of pork and noodles added in.
Both dishes featured tasty and plentiful meats. We will definitely add this to our list of must visit spots on our next trip to Louisville.
--Ramona & Jim
Monday, June 9, 2008
Dinner -- 6/7/08
Morton's The Steakhouse
626 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.584.0421
http://www.mortons.com/
6:30 to 8:15 PM
Ramona: Morton's salad, single-cut filet, baked potato with butter, sour cream, bacon, decaf coffee, Morton's hot chocolate cake with Haagen Daz's vanilla ice cream
Jim: Morton's salad, double-cut prime rib, baked potato with butter, sour cream, cappuccino, raspberry souffle with Haagen Daz's vanilla ice cream
Shared: Colossal shrimp cocktail, Chateau Bouscasse, 2003 (France)
One of the finest meals we have had since our journey began. Our server, James J. K., III was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. A good server ALWAYS enhances a fine dining experience. James even took our picture, and presented us with a copy before we left. Since this was my birthday dinner, Morton's provided us with personalized menus. The background music -- Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, Lou Rawls and others -- was exactly our kind of music.
The "colossal" shrimp cocktail was exactly that! Those babies were the size of my hand, and Morton's cocktail sauce was sweet and complimented them well. We actually shared a baked potato, and neither of us could finish our half.
Ramona's filet was perfectly prepared and the tenderest steak I have ever eaten. Likewise, my prime rib was perfect in every way. James explained to us that Morton's served only corn fed, Midwestern, prime cuts, and that makes all the difference in the taste, texture, and juiciness.
We made a mistake in ordering two desserts (oops! I did not hear James say the souffle was for two) but this is one of those mistakes we love to make. The souffle was light and airy and delicious as any we have had anywhere. Chocolate lover's alert: Morton's Hot Chocolate Cake will not disappoint in the slightest. We wonder what the chocolate souffle was like. Three desserts? Maybe next time!
The wine. One of our favorite things is page through a wine list in a binder with 20-30 pages. There was plenty to choose from, and the list of French reds was extensive. The Chateau Bouscasse, 2003 was full-bodied, with a slight oak flavor and complimented our steaks well.
This was our second experience at this Morton's. We ate here on my birthday in 2007, so there was no question of coming here for the occasion. We are already looking forward to 2009.
A must stop on any trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
-Jim
626 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.584.0421
http://www.mortons.com/
6:30 to 8:15 PM
Ramona: Morton's salad, single-cut filet, baked potato with butter, sour cream, bacon, decaf coffee, Morton's hot chocolate cake with Haagen Daz's vanilla ice cream
Jim: Morton's salad, double-cut prime rib, baked potato with butter, sour cream, cappuccino, raspberry souffle with Haagen Daz's vanilla ice cream
Shared: Colossal shrimp cocktail, Chateau Bouscasse, 2003 (France)
One of the finest meals we have had since our journey began. Our server, James J. K., III was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. A good server ALWAYS enhances a fine dining experience. James even took our picture, and presented us with a copy before we left. Since this was my birthday dinner, Morton's provided us with personalized menus. The background music -- Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, Lou Rawls and others -- was exactly our kind of music.
The "colossal" shrimp cocktail was exactly that! Those babies were the size of my hand, and Morton's cocktail sauce was sweet and complimented them well. We actually shared a baked potato, and neither of us could finish our half.
Ramona's filet was perfectly prepared and the tenderest steak I have ever eaten. Likewise, my prime rib was perfect in every way. James explained to us that Morton's served only corn fed, Midwestern, prime cuts, and that makes all the difference in the taste, texture, and juiciness.
We made a mistake in ordering two desserts (oops! I did not hear James say the souffle was for two) but this is one of those mistakes we love to make. The souffle was light and airy and delicious as any we have had anywhere. Chocolate lover's alert: Morton's Hot Chocolate Cake will not disappoint in the slightest. We wonder what the chocolate souffle was like. Three desserts? Maybe next time!
The wine. One of our favorite things is page through a wine list in a binder with 20-30 pages. There was plenty to choose from, and the list of French reds was extensive. The Chateau Bouscasse, 2003 was full-bodied, with a slight oak flavor and complimented our steaks well.
This was our second experience at this Morton's. We ate here on my birthday in 2007, so there was no question of coming here for the occasion. We are already looking forward to 2009.
A must stop on any trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
-Jim
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Birthday Dinner -- 2/2/08
Diamond Back's
217 Mary St.
Waco, TX 76701
254.757.2871
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ramona: Caesar salad, 12 oz prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sause, mashed potatoes.
Jim: Caesar salad, 16 oz prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sause, loaded baked potato.
Shared: Shrimp cocktail, peach sorbet with fresh blackberries and blueberries. Chateau Font Villac (St. Emilion) 2001.
February 2nd was Ramona's birthday, so we wanted to eat at some place special. Our last meal there was quite a while ago, and this visit was all we expected. The meat was tender and juicy and cooked perfectly. The salads were good, and the shrimp cocktail was great. The shrimp were large and firm. The dessert was yummy, and, of course, the wine was exquisite.
Diamond Back's is pricey, but it is quiet, intimate, with lovely music in the background. The waiter put a candle in the dessert, and to our relief, no one stood around the table clapping and singing happy birthday. I think the waiter felt as much relief about that as we did.
My birthday is in June, so stay tuned for something fun then!
217 Mary St.
Waco, TX 76701
254.757.2871
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ramona: Caesar salad, 12 oz prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sause, mashed potatoes.
Jim: Caesar salad, 16 oz prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sause, loaded baked potato.
Shared: Shrimp cocktail, peach sorbet with fresh blackberries and blueberries. Chateau Font Villac (St. Emilion) 2001.
February 2nd was Ramona's birthday, so we wanted to eat at some place special. Our last meal there was quite a while ago, and this visit was all we expected. The meat was tender and juicy and cooked perfectly. The salads were good, and the shrimp cocktail was great. The shrimp were large and firm. The dessert was yummy, and, of course, the wine was exquisite.
Diamond Back's is pricey, but it is quiet, intimate, with lovely music in the background. The waiter put a candle in the dessert, and to our relief, no one stood around the table clapping and singing happy birthday. I think the waiter felt as much relief about that as we did.
My birthday is in June, so stay tuned for something fun then!
-Jim
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