Showing posts with label potato skins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label potato skins. Show all posts

5/21/2010

Blaines Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan Penne

Blaine's Grill And Bar - Gatlinburg
Blaine's Grill And Bar - Gatlinburg
Blaine's Grill And Bar located in the heart of Gatlinburg has a unique restaurant atmosphere. When entering, you quickly notice it's a multi-level restaurant with distinct sections for dining. The wood decor is very "Country Western" type. Very nice.

The hostess at the entrance radioed ahead to have us seated. after walking up two flights of stairs our table server greeted us and led us to our table.
Blaine's Loaded Potato Skins
Blaine's Loaded Potato Skins
In a minute, our waitress returned and asked for our drink and appetizer order. I ordered the loaded potato skins for an appetizer. in less than 10 minutes, our appetizers were delivered. As you can see, there were plenty of them and they were loaded with bacon and cheese. The potato skins were well done, not burnt, and very good tasting. The cheese was plenty as well as the well-cooked bacon. So far, so good.
Blaine's Chicken Pasta
For my dinner, I ordered the Chicken Parmesan Penne. I was expecting penne pasta in tomato sauce and a slab of breaded fried chicken covered with cheese and tomato sauce. I received this. I was pleasantly surprised. Instead of a slab of chicken, it was cut up into small strips and chunks and mixed with the penne and sauce. It was surprising good.

The chicken was juicy, hot, and plentiful, and smothered in a cheese and tomato sauce that was very good. The penne was well-cooked, and the aforementioned sauce was just zesty enough to bring the taste home.

The cost was very reasonable. The loaded potato skins were $5.95 and the main course was $9.95 plus diet drink. Total cost without tip was $18.00 dollars. For Gatlinburg, and for the portions served, it was a great bargain. The excellent service of the hostess and waitress only added to the good experience.

The Grassy Knoll Diner scores 4.25 out of 5 shots and recommends Blaine's Grill And Bar of Gatlinburg for dinner.


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10/08/2007

Avalon Gardens Restaurant

Avalon Gardens Chicken Strips And Potato Wedges
Avalon Gardens Chicken Strips And Potato Wedges

Location: 1719 Belmont Ave Youngstown, OH 44504 Phone (330) 747-7800
The Order:. Chicken fingers and french fries with barbeque sauce. Side order of loaded potato skins minus sour cream.
The Service: Standard take out service. Phone in order, pick up in 20 minutes.
The Taste: The Chicken was well cooked, juicy, and tasty and warm. The fries were Idora Park type and were a little soggy but still good. The potato skins were warm with plenty of cheese and bacon and no sour cream as was ordered.
Presentation: As usual, a white Styrofoam container with a lifeless piece of lettuce added for reasons unknown.
The Value: At $7.50 the value was adequate but unlike past visits, only four pieces of chicken and only a smattering of fries were present. Add a piece of chicken and more fries and you have a bargain.
The Rating: 3.5 out of 5 shots. Grassy Knoll Diner recommends Avalon Gardens for lunch.



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