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Rosti

Rosti

931 Montana Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403-1504, 90402, Santa Ana, United States

Meat • Burgers • Italian • Fast Food


"When a craving for authentic Tuscan cuisine takes over, a great place to tame it is one of three west coast-based Rosti Tuscan Kitchens in Southern California. Pronounced “roast-y” the Santa Monica locale reminded us that we didn’t absolutely have to be in Italy to enjoy the aroma of freshly baking bread, signature pasta and secret family recipe sauces, and all things savory involved with impressive Italian favorites sure to keep any food connoisseur pleased. It was a crowded Thursday night. My husband and I contemplated departing with the heavily populated eatery, but decided to wait a few more minutes despite. Before we knew it, the hostess led us to a candlelit romantic table for two window side, and left us with menus and wine glasses for the wine we brought with us until our server would arrive. The ambiance was warm and inviting and heavenly scented with the likes of fresh basil, crushed tomatoes, and pizza dough boldly wafting through the dining room from a busy kitchen in the rear of the establishment. A crusty warm fresh bread was delivered by our server, Lea, as well as a saucer of extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. This complimented the near perfect bread and made for a great companion to our red wine we began enjoying. A sure winner from the pasta selections was the Chicken Marsala over a selection of capellini as a pasta choice. A succulent Marsala sauce including Marsala wine, thinly sliced mushrooms and a sinful inclusion of butter, this signature entree is a popular choice at Rosti, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed each component of this meticulously prepared dish. Tender marinated grilled lean steak was cut into slices and served over a bed of shredded Romaine, then graced with Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions and an incredibly succulent basil herb dressing. How much better could this have been prepared? We don’t have an answer to that question because in our line of work, this was pure bliss. The chilled crunch of the crisp lettuce contrasted nicely against the warm tender steak, while the house made dressing brought every bite together in culinary harmony. The Spinach Ravioli Special with a chosen Alfredo sauce selection and side of house marinara for a minimal additional charge satisfied my hankering for something house made, yet broke all rules of the typical Californian diet. Both filling and satisfying from the first taste to the final bite, this dish of handmade ravioli excellence was stuffed with spinach and covered with a generous portion of homemade Alfredo sauce that hit the spot marvelously! The combination of fresh flavors encompassed within the Milanese Sandwich had us debating whether or not to order an additional one to take home with us. Crafted with hand breaded chicken cutlets, the addition of fresh eye-catching arugula, fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and a zesty pesto only enhanced the features of this flavorful phenomenon. A choice of 7-grain wheat bread, ciabatta, or fresh baked foccacia was available for our choosing, while a side salad or rosemary potatoes was offered as easily digestible side options. Feel at home when visiting Rosti Tuscan Kitchen because it is an establishment of delectable Italian cuisine, a cozy ambiance both indoors and on the sidewalk patio, and offers a multitude of seasonal specials and year-round favorites to satisfy those Tuscan food cravings that sneak up on us when we least expect them to. A relaxed lunch or a long romantic dinner will leave you fulfilled and returning soon. ESTABLISHMENT DECOR: The Santa Monica location that we visited sits on a corner projecting it’s mouthwatering aromas past every passer-by. A terrific location along quaint Montana Avenue, a sidewalk patio wraps around the eatery allowing for enjoyment of those crisp fall days or cool California summer evenings. FOOD DRINK: Both traditional and updated versions of favorite Italian dishes offer flavorsome alternatives to cuisine types elsewhere. Though no bar is available at this Rosti, personal wines are welcome inside the establishment. LOCATION: This specific Rosti Tuscan Kitchen is located at 931 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA 90403. HOURS: Available for lunch and dinner service, hours last from Monday through Thursday and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, as well as on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 AM until 10:00 PM. SERVICE STAFF: Our server was Lea, and her professional demeanor was greatly appreciated. She was well-informed, conversational without being overbearing, and possessed a sense of humor that was spectacular. PRICE VALUE: Acceptable pricing for what was offered, prepared, and presented. CORKAGE FEE: No corkage fee on personal bottles inside the main dining area. Outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption is not permitted. CONTACT INFO: Phone: (310) 393-3236, Website: [hidden link] PARKING: Street parking as well as a private lot are available for the convenience of visiting diners. PRICING: The complimentary corkage was appreciated, while the Chopped Steak Salad Entree was priced at $14.75. The Chicken Marsala over Cappelini was fair at $16.99, while the Spinach Ravioli Alfredo special was prices at an easy $13.25 plus $1.99 for a side of marinara sauce. We also enjoyed the Milanese Sandwich on Foccacia for $11.75."

Green Fusion

Green Fusion

22 Oak St, Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA, 07450, United States

Fusion • Italian • Healthy • American


"The unsanitary practice I witnessed at Green Fusion is appalling. I realize everyone is short on staff, however with covid and germs in general, staying safe and good sanitary practice is important. Last evening I watched and saw a waitress take french fries and eat them from the plate of a guests she was serving the plate to. Another male worker held the plates in front of her, for her to take to the guest. She served the meal to the table and left. This particular guest was obviously conscience of germs or covid and made a point of coming into the restaurant wearing a mask. She asked if she could set out side with one other guest. I don't think she would be happy to know the waitress ate from her plate before serving it to her. I later called back the restaurant spoke with the manager and informed him I was going to share this information due to my health concern for both myself and that of my neighbors. He simply said he's sorry. He's sorry not that he was going to speak to the waitress and at least inform her not to do this again. Unless he was the gentleman holding the plates as she ate from! Maybe this is their normal practice. Another waitress called me back and stated that customer was her sister, otherwise she would never have done that. Of course that's not to be believed, she never spoke or indicated in anyway that she knew the woman nor did the woman indicate in any way that she knew the waitress. I found this all disturbing and felt I should share it. Needless to say, I would never go back. I had fries with my order, it makes me sick to think about what I may not have seen."

Bouldin Acres

Bouldin Acres

2027 S Lamar BlvdTX 78704-3335, Austin, United States

Full • Drinks • Mexican • Catering


"When our drinks finally arrived, which I had ordered first and were brought by a guy with blonde hair, I tried to ask him about the menu. His response was to ask if we had downloaded the app before walking away. We placed our order and after 20 minutes, our food arrived. The drinks were served in small cups and the lemonade was watered down. The food looked appealing, but the taste told a different story. The queso had no flavor and the chips were stale. The burgers were extremely greasy, even more so than those from a fast food chain. The Barbacoa taco was tiny and dry, making it inedible. We had no way to call for a server and it wasn't until we flagged down a staff member serving drinks to another table that we were able to ask for boxes. When the guy finally returned with the boxes, he did not bring a lid and only provided us with two boxes instead of the three we needed. I asked him to remove the taco from our bill as it was not consumed due to its poor quality. The guy returned and removed the taco from our order. Upon paying our bill, the tipping options started at 20% and then jumped to 30%, even though no server had assisted us in our order or provided any service. Overall, I believe this restaurant has potential if they focus on improving their service and food quality, rather than prioritizing outdoor pickleball and dealing with flies, which only emerged once our food was served."

Yumm Sweets Eats

Yumm Sweets Eats

106 East Alamo Street, Brenham, 77833, United States Of America

Pizza • Italian • American • North American


"We stopped in for lunch at 1:30 pm on a Friday. The restaurant wasn’t busy. We ordered from the board on the wall. I asked what was on the nachos and the girl working the register rolled her eyes at me and then slid a menu in front of me. My family wasn’t crazy hungry (just left Blue Bell) so we ordered wings, loaded fries and fried mozzarella. We asked for waters and another eye roll. Our total was $44. We went to fill up our cups and there was no water. I asked the woman at the register and she said she would refill it. We seated ourselves at the only clean table. Each of our apps came separately, when the first one came we asked for some plates. She said they are at the front counter and I could get them. She looked that way and noticed they were empty. She agreed to bring us some. 10 minutes after our first app arrived still no plates, still no water, our next app came I asked again for plates. I went to the counter for forks but they only had two. I asked another time for plates and now forks. This time she came back with them. The water was eventually refilled with one pitcher of water which only filled 3 of our glasses. Someone else pointed out there was no water so she went back and then put hot water into the container. We were pretty over it but were still waiting on our loaded fries and half the wings which they charged us $2 extra to have two flavors for 14 wings. When the fries came I had to laugh….. for $8 the plate was a side bread plate and maybe had 10 fries on it. See pics (fork for reference of the size of plate). The Carne asada was good but having 2 fries a person was disappointing. Fries are cheap. Mozzarella tastes like the oil they fried them in was old. Wings were okay. We won’t be returning when in Brenham."