The Chupacabra
Peasant Village Restaurant

Peasant Village Restaurant

23 South Park San Angelo, TX 76901, 76901-4112, United States

Fish • Delis • Cheese • American


"02 MAY. I GOT A RESPONSE FROM THE CHEF EARLIER THIS EVENING APOLOGIZING AND HOPING I WOULD COME BACK AND HE WOULD MAKE THINGS RIGHT. I RECEIVED THAT AND MADE A RESERVATION FOR NEXT MONTH....A FEW MINUTES AGO...I GOT A RETRACTION THAT IS ...WELL...YOU CAN READ IT BELOW. THIS WAS MY RESPONSE TO THE RETRACTION: NOT A PROBLEM. I WAS POLITE. I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING IN AN UGLY MANNER. I TIPPED. I DID NOT IN ANY WAY INSULT OR DISRESPECT ANYONE. ASKING TO NOT BE SEATED NEAR CHILDREN IS A REASONABLE REQUEST (AND THE HOSTES ACTUALLY STATED SHE UNDERSTOOD). EVERYONE HAS PREFERENCES AND AS A PAYING CUSTOMER...I SHOULD HAVE THE SAME FREEDOM TO MAKE REQUEST AS ANYONE ELSE. THERE IS NOT ONE WORD IN MY REVIEW THAT WAS NOT HONEST. YOU ARE VERY HOSTILE AND DEFENSIVE. I REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO THAT VISIT...PARTLY BECAUSE OF A REALLY LONG WEEK AND THE A/C ISSUE...BUT REALLY...AGAIN. IN A FINE DINING FACILITY ALL GUESTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY THEIR EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE SOLO DINER). I'M SORRY YOU REALLY AREN'T ABLE TO ACCEPT MY OPINION AND WOULD RATHER MAKE BASELESS ACCUASATIONS. 26APRIL2024/1830 A THREE IS A LITTLE GENEROUS. I'M GOING TO VISIT ONE MORE TIME TO SEE IF THIS MEDIOCRE EXPERIENCE WAS JUST A BAD NIGHT...OR SERVER SPECIFIC. I MADE A RESERVATION HERE AFTER A CO- WORKER RAVED ABOUT THE PLACE. I DO ALOT OF FINE DINING...TEXAS, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL. I NEVER EXPECT PERFECTION...ALTHOUGH SOMETIMES I GET IT...BUT WHAT I DO EXPECT IS TO BE LISTENED TO...I SAID...I WANTED MY COCKTAIL AND TIME TO ENJOY IT BEFORE MY MEAL.....MY COCKTAIL NEVER ARRIVED (I DID ASK IF THERE WAS HOPE)...MY SALAD ARRIVED...STILL NO COCKTAIL...AND NO TOMATOES ON THE SALAD...THE SERVER TOLD ME SHE DIDN'T THINK IT CAME WITH TOMATOES...I SHOWED HER THE MENU...FINALLY MY COCKTAIL ARRIVED. I HAD ABOUT 1/3RD OF MY SALAD WHEN SHE BROUGHT MY ENTREE (AGAIN, I HAD ASKED FOR TIME TO HAVE MY SALAD BEFORE THE ENTREE). I PUT MY SALAD ASIDE TO HAVE MY ENTREE...WHICH WAS...DISAPPOINTING...I FOUND THE LAMB TO BE TOUGH AND CHEWY. THE GREEN BEANS ALSO TOUGH. WHAT WAS IDENTIFIED AS DEMIGLAZE...LOOKED AND TASTED LIKE JARRED BROWN GRAVY. MY OLD FASHIONED WAS EXCELLENT. THE HOTESS (LINDA, I THINK) WAS VERY NICE AND EFFICIENT. MY SERVER WAS...NICE AND NOT SO EFFICIENT...WITH TOO MANY EXCUSES. I'M DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE I HAD LOOKED FORWARD TO A DECENT EXPERIENCE AFTER A BRUTAL WEEK. IF MY NEXT VISIT IS BETTER...I WILL UPDATE THIS REVIEW...IF NOT, WELL...TWO WOULD BE MY LIMIT...BECAUSE WHILE I AM HAPPY TO PAY FOR FINE DINING...TONIGHT WAS NOT IT...TRYING ONE MORE TIME."

Mythology

Mythology

816 H St NE Washington, DC 20002, 20001-4504, Washington, D.C., United States

Tea • Pasta • Pizza • American


"After reading several reviews prior my visit, I decided to try Mythology with mixed feelings. It seemed reviews were about 50/50 for good experiences and bad experiences. So, here I go....I had 5:45 reservations and arrived around 5:30. I was promptly greeted by staff hanging Halloween decorations. The restaurant was empty, perhaps one person sitting at the bar. I thought lack of traffic might be because it was early on a Tuesday evening. My guest and I were offered a seat by the open windows. We were exposed to the street vibe of H Street. If you are attempting to have a conversation it can be both challenging while amusing when you hear road traffic, street cars, sirens and bits of people's conversation as they pass by. Almost all pedestrian (especially young people) passing commented about the decorations of lights in clouds which change colors, very cool and whimsical. Our server Rita showed explained the Frites and the vast toppings available. We ordered drinks, I had the Bourbon Mule and she had the Mojito. Both were good. Then we opted for the smothered Crab Frites. It seemed to take a while for the order to arrive. When the plate arrived, it was luke warm/cold definitely not hot. I thought since we were the only two dining, the food should been at least hot. As for our entrees, I had the Beef Ribs with Sticky Rice. I found the ribs very fatty and oily. I only ate one part of the two thin ribs and nibbled on the sticky rice. I was done. My guest ordered the Salmon. When it arrived, it looked worn, and had an odd smell. So rather than chance eating, she ordered the crayfish hush puppies as an alternate. Love the decorations but feel the kitchen needs help. Sorry to say, probably will not return except for possible drinks or lite appetizers."