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Charlotte Beer Garden

Charlotte Beer Garden

1300 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States

Beer • Wine • Seafood • American


"Okay here we go!My wife 's family was visiting from Chicago and we have other members that live in Charlotte and we decided to meet and have lunch at CBG..Online reviews were okay and it was very large and spacious to accommodate a party of ten.Well we arrived at around 3:00, 7 of us walked in to scope out a table and we just stood inside the door while 2 young ladies were busy on their cell phones, they looked up at us and quickly went back to their phones.The place was fairly deserted so it wasn 't as if they were slammed.No Hi welcome to CBG, no acknowledgement at ALL!I have been in the food service business for years and this total lack of being ignored already soured whatever anticipation that I was looking forward to.We secured our own table and got our first round of drinks ourselves.Several wait staff ambled past our booth with not a single one asking if we had been helped.We finally caught the attention of Zack who apologized profusely for the situation.We moved into the larger part of CBG because the booth we were in needed to seat 4 more people.Everyone arrived and service was still spotty..We even contemplated going somewhere else...Once Zack gradually took control the service got better.Food was decent, menu is limited...Pizza, corn dogs, salads and the biggest disappointment came in the form of their $12.00 cheeseburger.I am a retired chef and I am well versed in the FOH/BOH workings of a restaurant.I was elated that I could order it rare..Yay!When the burger hit the table, I was already bummed.It was not the thick slab of ground beef patty I had envisioned but rather 2 very very thin patties cooked just past medium.Add lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions and think Micky D 'sJust my opinion.All in all we had a great time catching up and drinking some of the MANY different beers that are on tap...So if you go ask for Zack, he did end up doing a great job.Probably will not go back as a couple but if and when family returns we may consider it, now that we know what to expect.(Oh and on a side note, not sure why but there was more than a few security guards roaming the patio)Parking: Be prepared to walk...."

Village Tavern Grill

Village Tavern Grill

901 W Wise RdIL 60193, Schaumburg, United States

Bars • Grill • Casual • American


"Came here on a recommendation from a friend who lives in the neighborhood and glad we decided to try it. It is definitely a local place, but felt very welcome and comfortable. They have bar and table seating available. It is a great place to watch a game too as they have TV’s all over. In regards to the pandemic, mask are required to enter, all staff had on mask, social distancing was in place and each table had hand sanitizer available. Also, during our visit we did see them disinfectant a table. For food, they are known for their chicken fingers, but each dish we had was good. The chicken tenders were battered light, fluffy and buttery and their honey mustard was delicious. They do have different sauces available, but our friend recommended their honey mustard. We shared this as an appetizer, the dish is 6 pieces. For entrees, my boyfriend ordered their full slab of ribs which was a special (on a Saturday). I am personally not a rib person, but these were so good! I actually recommend these over the chicken fingers to be honest. They were cooked perfectly! Charred outside and so soft it came off the bone. I would have preferred more barbecue sauce, but I don’t mind to get a little messy. The ribs came with a choice of soup or salad and we tried their chicken and rice soup which was a broth and this was so good too! We weren’t sure what to expect since we are use to creamy rice chicken soup. I ordered a BLT sandwich which was tasty. I know super basic just a BLT, but they do not skimp on the bacon and the bacon was cooked perfectly and had flavor. Our waitress was so great! She was very friendly and kept checking on us. She was on top of our refills and before we received the ribs, she brought us a basket for the bones, extra napkins, and wet wipes. I’m not sure if this is something that they normally do or if she just did that, either way we appreciated it! I recommend to stop by if you are in the area or craving good soup or ribs."

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, United States

Seafood • American • Vegetarian • Fish-chips


"I would fly to New York every month just to be around these amazing people if I could afford it! MC, Becky, Brian, and Naya, thank you for providing such a fantastic experience for my husband's 40th birthday and the incredible New Year's Eve event! I also want to thank the other employees whose light and energy filled the room with so much fun and laughter. This particular Bubba Gump location has an exceptional team that I cannot wait to visit again. You all are incredible, thank you once again for such a wonderful time! xoxo For those interested in booking for New Year's Eve, my husband and I started planning in February of 2023. We purchased our Bubba Gump New Year's Eve tickets as soon as they were released (make sure to sign up by email to be notified when sales begin, which I believe was around August/September). Despite the crowded streets, we felt very safe once we passed through security. With the high level of security present and the precautions taken, I believe it was the safest place to be on New Year's Eve. The toughest part was navigating through the crowd to reach the meeting point, where a Bubba Gump employee in a red visor will assist you through security. It's best to give yourself ample time and avoid engaging with the homeless or individuals in character costumes while making your way through the crowd. At the event, we met two couples who were very friendly and we had a great time together. We were able to leave our belongings at a booth without any issues. Throughout the night, there was plenty of food and drinks served by the bar. Bubba's mascot made an appearance to dance, and there were activities such as limbo and a congo line, along with two photo booth areas. Guests were given festive party favors and a goody bag with a shirt, large tumbler, and more. To sum it up, the New Year's Eve event at Bubba Gump was the best party and celebration I have ever attended, and I have no regrets! I would absolutely do it again without hesitation. In my opinion, they could be charging more for such a great deal, but they choose not to. This establishment and its staff are truly a treasure."