08/15/09

Disgusting in the Kitchen

by JGSNashville

I understand that we probably don't want to know what happens in the kitchens of most restaurants, but I was standing outside the door to the men's room at Eastland Cafe and witnessed an absolutely repulsive practice in the kitchen.

The chef had just put a pile of shrimp scampi on a plate and was lifting it toward the counter when he caught the plate on an edge and spilled its contents all over the station where he prepared the food...on several of the bowls that held sauces...and even on the side of one counter.

Not knowing I was watching, he piled it back on the plate...literally scraping the pasta off a variety of clearly unclean surfaces.

It wasn't as if he was just using the plate to gather everything together before throwing it out. He was putting this meal back on the plate, reorganzing it, and even adding a garnish. Only when another waiter saw me watch the chef actually lifting the dish back toward the counter did that waiter let the chef know I'd seen him.

Of course when I told our waiter what I'd seen...and that I was not interested in eating anymore, the manager came over and insisted that nothing had happened. She made a point of insisting nothing fell on the floor, which I had actually neither seen nor communicated myself. There was a 10 minute discussion in the back by the bar with the manager, some waiters, the chef, etc. It felt as though they were getting their stories straight.

Anyway, I know that this happens a lot and that most patrons never are aware. One of my guests is 12 months pregnant. I cannot help but think that this sort of practice in the kitchen represents what I would assume is a health risk for the average person, let alone someone who is pregnant or already faced with some other health condition.

The attitude from the manager and the waiter was a nice compliment to an overall repulsive experience.

• Cons: Proper Food Preparation?

07/13/09

Best spot in all of nashville

by mooresas

My boyfriend and I pick this spot for dates, anniversaries, or just because we crave it! I have been with parties and it was great for that too! Goat cheese brulee is a must have appetizer. All the food is large portions and great combinations of flavors... I cannot rave about this place enough! John is funny and knows the menu well! Linsey is a great bartender, and cute! YOU MUST TRY this place!

• Pros: fabulous food, big portions, John our server,Linsey bartende

04/20/09

Consistent!

by janetandpaul

Happy Hour - Good Value, Consistent, Good Bar Atmosphere, noise level acceptable, Cocktails mostly strong - 2 will sort you out nicely after a hard day's work, $5 appetisers that will fill you up. A great 1.5 hr unwind after work and cheaper than cooking at home. Qualities that are the norm but sadly lacking at most Nashville bars.

• Pros: Food/Parking/Staff
• Cons: Happy Hour too Short