Deviled Eggs Deviled Eggs

Creamy deviled eggs topped with paprika and chives for a classic appetizer.

The Venetian Pub

The Venetian Pub

1742 Midland Trail, Milton, United States Of America, 25541

Pub • Brunch • American • European


"Service at the restaurant was very good. The hostess was also our server as we were the first and only guests dining from 4 5pm. Lovely setting. Oddly, we were seated by the kitchen service door with staff coming in and out even though there was literally every other table available away from the door where we could have been seated. The Venetian Old Fashioned was very well crafted and I would recommend it. Silverware looked like it was from a school cafeteria; didn’t match, bent prong and covered with water spots. The house salad bagged salad mix with bagged shredded cheddar, cucumber and tomato was not what you would expect at such an establishment. The blue cheese dressing was good but served on the side in a disposable plastic container with a plastic lid. The entree was described as a crusted Florida grouper with pineapple salsa and orzo. There was no orzo to be found and the grouper was a very thin cut with a soggy breadcrumb coating, pineapple salsa and another plastic container with some tartar sauce. Our sides were the southern green beans which were largely mush and the smoked Gouda Mac n cheese which tasted fine but was cold. Finally, we shared a piece of chocolate cake which had a rich flavor though a little dry and hard. I hesitated to post a negative review in that I truly want to see quality local businesses flourish. Sadly, the attempt to be a fine dining experience missed the mark. That being said, they do have a pub and perhaps that is more successful and something I’ll try in the future."

Ruthie's All-day

Ruthie's All-day

3411 5th St S, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 22204, United States

Full • Wine • Coffee • Cheese


"Went out for a Sunday brunch with a small group of 6. We made reservations a couple of weeks in advance on the advice of one of the members of our party. And all in all, it was a good, but not great experience We found out way through the Arlington neighborhoods until we came across Ruthies. A cute storefront just adjacent to an apartment complex. We were fortunate to find a parking spot out back and we 're able to marvel at the large offset Smokey out back which is always a positive sign for a restaurant. Upon checking in we started to realize the downside of this restaurant. The service. Poorly greeted by the hostesses and left to stand aimlessly in a overcrowded foyer area, we waited to be escorted to our table. We would have milled about outside, but unfortunately it was approximately 2000 degrees outside. After only a few minutes, we were escorted to our seats. The interior design was lovely and all of us were excited for our meal. The menus were unceremoniously handed to us and we began to peruse our options. Absolutely everything looked outstanding. The waiter came by as we were reviewing the choices and was visibly irritated when we asked for additional time. With a huff he turned on a heel and walked away. Ultimately I decided to try the Nice Salmon salad. Others tried the apple pie pancakes, the Ruthies Big Plate, the burger, and the brisket Bennie. My wife chose to have a collections of sides as a simple meal. I asked to have no egg and no potato crisp on my salad, but if possible, I desired extra anchovies. To which I received some fairly critical commentary from the waiter. seriously? Was actually stated. l. And then rolling of eyes. He was similarly taken aback my my wife 's orders. he was haughtily dismissive that we designed to tailor our choices. It was all I could do to not respond with a snippy retort to knock him down a peg So, having our palates soured by the entry into the meal our food was soon presented. Everything looked wonderful. The presentation was spot on. The apple pie pancakes looked like something right out of a confectioner 's dream. The burger was exclaimed to be the best burger ever by one who has had their share of burgers. The other row dishes were quickly devoured so it 's likely the commentary was limited given the voracious mess of the eating. The my salad was wonderful despite no egg, no crisps and with the extra anchovies . The salmon was cooked perfectly as well. So, to wrap this up Ruthies is a nice location for a meal. The food is above average on whole, with some particularly good selections. If they could work with their staff to make the expertise enjoyable on a human interaction level, it would certainly be a four star locale. Not going to hurry back anytime soon"

Oleana

Oleana

134 Hampshire St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 02139, United States

Kebab • Coffee • Turkish • Ice Cream


"One of the best culinary experience that Cambridge can offer. As one of the top 3 Mediterranean restaurants in Cambridge, Oleana certainly did not disappoint. I’ve been to quite a few upscale Mediterranean restaurants, but Oleana was one of the few places that can masterfully combine the authentic and contemporary elements of Mediterranean cuisines. Oleana focuses more on the Turkish dishes which also makes them stand out a bit more, We started off with the whipped feta which was a great representation of how spices are used in Mediterranean dishes. The subsequent hot meze plates Vermont quail kebob, moussaka, borek, trout spanakopita were also spectacular. While the spice levels have been compromised to make the dishes more palatable, the subtle scent of different spices was adequate to make them interesting. For the entrées, we had the lemon chicken and the Istanbul fish stew. Lemon chicken was covered in za’atar which is a mix of different spices, and the cheese pancake underneath perfectly compensated for the slightly dry texture of the chicken. Istanbul fish stew was the only menu that I thought was a tad bland, but it was still a nice introduction to Turkish food. We finished our meal with their signature baked Alaska which was phenomenal. Under the melted zesty meringue were some coffee ice cream and coconut pastry, and I enjoyed every bite of it. Co Highly recommend trying them out, but make sure to make the reservation at least two weeks in advance."