Az I Eat It....
The Rokerij - 6335 N. 16th St., in Phoenix, Az
One of the Richardson trio of restaurants, this one specializes in European/American cuisine. And when I say 'specializes, I mean 'It 'specially sucks!' Over-priced, under-portioned, and did I mention over-priced?(but our waitress, Heather, was 'hot!') And the male servers(servants?) kept serving the wrong meals to the wrong people - and twice they were not even our meals!
It was Guy's Night Out, and out of ten of us, only two had meals that they claimed to be 'Good.' Wayne had a dinner salad and a beer and it cost him $13.00. Others chose the $13.00 burger, drank water, and owed $18.00 each, including tax and tip! Several said that they would not return, and of the two who recommended this restaurant, one said he would not order his selection again(Pasta Heidi - angel hair pasta with $$$ mixed in, I guess!) I had the Fish Trio(swordfish, Mahi Mahi, and Salmon, with corn as my chosen side dish. There was more corn than all three fish combined!
The highlight of my meal was the Creme Brulee, fresh and beautifully presented, with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. But at $10.00? Kelly tried the Chocolate something or other, also $10.00. Also good, but too steep for a return to that dessert bar! When Nick was leaving, he pointed out that he & Kelly had sat near the cozy fireplace when they last visited. I told him that sounded 'special!'
Highlights of the night? My cousin Bobby attended for the first time in several years, as did Wayne - a longtime good friend and colleague. And when someone joked about having sex more often than most, we reminded him that George gets screwed more often than anyone - yeah - THAT George(sorry, George!)
It was great to break bread with men I have known for many years(including Howie, Steve, Pete, Joel), and to wish each other a very Happy Thanksgiving, when departing. It has been more than ten years(April 2004) since this monthly tradition began, and it gets better each time. Those who attend have fun. And for those who do not attend - well, those are the ones we talk about! Next month - Twisted Italian. Mangia & Ciao!
One of the Richardson trio of restaurants, this one specializes in European/American cuisine. And when I say 'specializes, I mean 'It 'specially sucks!' Over-priced, under-portioned, and did I mention over-priced?(but our waitress, Heather, was 'hot!') And the male servers(servants?) kept serving the wrong meals to the wrong people - and twice they were not even our meals!
It was Guy's Night Out, and out of ten of us, only two had meals that they claimed to be 'Good.' Wayne had a dinner salad and a beer and it cost him $13.00. Others chose the $13.00 burger, drank water, and owed $18.00 each, including tax and tip! Several said that they would not return, and of the two who recommended this restaurant, one said he would not order his selection again(Pasta Heidi - angel hair pasta with $$$ mixed in, I guess!) I had the Fish Trio(swordfish, Mahi Mahi, and Salmon, with corn as my chosen side dish. There was more corn than all three fish combined!
The highlight of my meal was the Creme Brulee, fresh and beautifully presented, with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. But at $10.00? Kelly tried the Chocolate something or other, also $10.00. Also good, but too steep for a return to that dessert bar! When Nick was leaving, he pointed out that he & Kelly had sat near the cozy fireplace when they last visited. I told him that sounded 'special!'
Highlights of the night? My cousin Bobby attended for the first time in several years, as did Wayne - a longtime good friend and colleague. And when someone joked about having sex more often than most, we reminded him that George gets screwed more often than anyone - yeah - THAT George(sorry, George!)
It was great to break bread with men I have known for many years(including Howie, Steve, Pete, Joel), and to wish each other a very Happy Thanksgiving, when departing. It has been more than ten years(April 2004) since this monthly tradition began, and it gets better each time. Those who attend have fun. And for those who do not attend - well, those are the ones we talk about! Next month - Twisted Italian. Mangia & Ciao!
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