Wednesday, April 05, 2006

C'ville dining round-up

Being new to the area, one of the things I have looked forward to is trying some of the eateries around town. I got a chance to eat out around town a few times in the past week..a quick review of a few of the spots:

  • The Shebeen: I've been here a few times now. Strongly recommended- A great atmosphere, with an extremely interesting menu. Some of the items may look a little exotic, but being adventurous pays off here. Try the Shepard's Pie, or the Poki-Pot (misspelled, I'm sure!).
  • Bodo's Bagels: What can I say that hasn't already been said. Best bagels and bagel sandwiches, period.
  • Bizou: Did both lunch and dinner here, and greatly enjoyed both. If you want to stay safe, go for the meatloaf- It's quite good, but it isn't your mama's. For dinner I had a vegetarian burito that was truly awesome. It had great combination of flavors and textures that satisfied three other people I was dining with. Highly recommended, and fair prices.
  • Riverside Lunch: Awesome gut bomber. 'Nuff said.
  • Wolfie's Barbeque: I have to say I was disappointed in Wolfie's. I am always on the search for a *great* barbeque place, and this isn't it. The food was oversalted, the selection was meek, and the beer list was very limited. In my opinion, it is very hard to make excellent BBQ, but not terribly difficult to make it okay. Wolfie's barely gets an OK in my book; I don't think I'll be going back. Anyone have a suggestion for me?
  • The Creperie on Water St (I forget the name): Good quick snack- Go for the three ingredient option, instead of two- makes for a better flavor. Haven't had the desert crepes yet, but I look forward to it.

Till next time...