Potato Pavé
Alderwood Santa Cruz

Alderwood Santa Cruz

155 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, USA, 95060, United States

Steak • European • American • Breakfast


"they save themselves some time and money for something much better elsewhere. eating was the only reason to really give all stars. we decided to go after the parking lot on the road and regret it. we were shown the bar after telling the empty-looking restaurant and the terrace was fully dedicated for the evening. we were immediately greeted and served by rafael and he was great, but a part of the way through our meal, he disappeared and our experience went down hills from there. we asked for wein and were promptly pointed out to steve, which seemed unrequired and gave minimal description of a $30 glass cabernet bottle msrp is $45) then we had to say to the bartender again. she struggled to use a coravin and gave up and tried the bottle with the foil still on!!!! that led to pieces of cork in our pathetic excuses for a glass of wine. we have paid $30 for 3-4 ounces of medium cabernet with cork. the skallop was a well composed plate. the charred avocado lacked salt and seemed to make me little sense. the hanger steak was good, but a bit on the smaller side. the hot it was also very tasteful and interesting, but also have used a hauch of finishing salt. then we made the mistake of ordering two espresso martinis in creamy style and a classic, they were both terrible. I don't know what the specifications of the barkeeper used, but that wasn't the worst espresso martini ive had. I know that it is hard to find good help, but also basic things like not wearing them apron they eat and drink in, on the bathroom, these young don't understand. I have been in the service industry for 17 years from casual to michelin star restaurants and I hate to leave a bad review. this place could be so good and I wanted it to be. unfortunately we left unhappy, unhindered and after $300 for two guests unsatisfied and will not be back soon."

Vernick Food Drink

Vernick Food Drink

2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103, United States Of America, 19103-4476

Noodles • American • Fast Food • Chocolate


"It’s tough when a restaurant is so up hyped up that goers have such high expectations. We were not underwhelmed, but we weren’t overwhelmed either. It was “par“. Unfortunately the service is probably what lessened our experience – they were incredibly slow; other tables turning over, while we felt ignored toward the end. It didn’t help we were celebrating a birthday and no one was attentive to take our order. The veal and mortadella meatballs were one of the highlights. With the density you would expect them to be incredibly dry, but they were moist and had a great flavor. The chilled shrimp and mango had a solid crunch and flavor; the chili vinaigrette didn’t provide any heat you would have expected. The sea bass I love fish. I love sea bass. But this was NOT a $37 dish. It was small and rather unimaginative. What WAS worth it was Vernick’s signature dish the half chicken. Yes, you heard correctly. Chicken. I loathe ordering chicken out (I can make it at home, and quite well). Trust me, don’t miss out. The balance of flavor and crisp…it was impressive. To wrap up, the caramel brownie had great texture and flavor differences through each bite… which there are only two (small ones) of. Honestly, I don’t know if I’ll be back. It was good to try, but spending $160 on two people for a mediocre experience…We’ll see."