First Rhoadies magically re-opens, and now I notice that the belltown Zaina‘s is closed…but there is a new location closer to core downtown. Oh change, will you ever stop?
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Seattle Musical Restaurants
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Return of Rhodies BBQ
Friday, July 30th, 2010In one of those moments that make you question your sanity, just a little for a sec, I’m on my way to have lunch at my cheap chinese favorite, when I see signs for Rhodies BBQ. This is confusing because a couple years ago, they closed up shop without much notice, saying they were still open out in marysville North Bend, and available for catering. Someone else eventually moved into the space, but their BBQ wasn’t as good. I had to try it out, so I stopped by. The menu is definitely the Rhodies I remember, but the guy behind the counter wasn’t recognizable. The food tastes right; certainly better than the not-Rhodies that was there for a while.
Nom Nom.
Claire-oke
Friday, July 16th, 2010Karaoke at Claire’s last night was a little depressing. Annie was a no-show, again. The really cute waiter wasn’t working. It was just me and the 80 year old guy, except for when one song. Who woulda thunk that having zero advertising would pay off so well =\
Local Celebrity Run-in
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Nothing as exciting as my encounter with Andrew ‘Dice’ Clay; saw Tom Douglas and a couple of other guys clustered around the parking pay station near his new South Lake Union restaurant.
Lunch Today – deep fried pepper burger
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Lunch today was the deep fried pepper burger at Zayda Buddy’s, with tater tots. It was quite tasty. They only deep fry the patty part, the bun is just toasted =p It was massive, and the tater tots (an extra $2 seems a bit excessive, but whatever) were the properly done that gets them nice and crunchy on the outside, while still moist and delicious on the inside. Still so many things to try on that menu, and not a single one of them ‘healthy’.
Zadya Buddy’s does a good mac and cheese
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010I’m quite intrigued at the notion of a mac and cheese pizza, but didn’t try it on the first visit, getting the ‘hot dish’ mac and cheese instead. It was quite tasty. Lots of cheesy goodness, crumbly crunchy bread bits on top that weren’t overdone, and a portion size that left me with something on my plate even after I felt properly stuffed. All in all a good meal was had.
Murphy’s Pub
Monday, April 19th, 2010I’ve been hankering for the perfect shepherd’s pie, and trying out different ones about town, lately. Sunday, I stop by Murphy’s Pub on my way home, figuring I’ll grab a quick bite, see how theirs is. I go in, and the place is fairly quiet, as to be expected on the first sunny day about 70 we’ve had in quite some time. I ask the bartendress for a menu, make my order, and get a drink to go with the meal once it comes, then start reading while I wait. At 20 minutes of waiting, I start trying to get the bartendress’ attention without being too rude. Around the 30 minute mark, she finally deigns to come over, and asks me if I want my check. At this point, my drink is still sitting untouched and completely full in front of me. I ask where my food is, and she gets all apologetic about forgetting to put the order in. I understand things happen when you are busy, but the last half hour, I’ve watched her twiddling her thumbs; she’s not been slammed with customers. grrr.
And after all that wait, it really wasn’t anything special for a shep’s pie. They do put a lot of olives on the salad that comes with it, if you like that sort of thing, but for $12.95, the portion sized seemed kinda small. Won’t be going back.
The End is here
Monday, March 1st, 2010at least for my Signature Hot Chocolate drinking days. The store that promised to stock up just for me let me know that their stock up order was refused, and they are out stock now and forever more =(
easy come easy go
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Yesterday I came to the sad realization that Rhodie’s BBQ is no more, at least for the Seattle Center location. They still have locations in Marysville and North Bend, if my passenger read the sign correctly. Oh well.
I did find the sand point grill a tasty treat, last night. The fried chicken was decent, the potatoes excellent, and the desert a to die for combo of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunch toffee bits.