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Somehow I fouled up and lost my pictures but I went to Gardinas last n…

Somehow I fouled up and lost my pictures but I went to Gardinas last night. It is one I dont read about a lot here. They bill themselves as a Wine Bar and Cafe but their beer list is longer than their wine list. The beer list is printed on receipt paper and handed to you. They also have some unique bourbons and such as well as some specialty cocktails. Wife got the Prosecco and I got the WIld Turkey Rare Breed. The back bar showcases many of their top shelf liquor. Oddly decorated with christmas icicle lights. Speaking of decor, nice rustic feel with old hardwood floors but a bit under kept. They also have some ripped leather on bar stools. There is also a small liquor store in the back. Started out with the Pear, Brie, Proscuitto Crostini which was a good time. Glad to see it offered and executed well. Wife had the around the world cheese plate which she enjoyed more than RYEs charcuterie. I went with the Smoked Beef Brisket. Great meat, soft as can be. Melt in your mouth. Bun is substantial and stable. Would love to try this with a good BBQ sauce. They serve it with a nice Au jus. For dessert I went with the White Chocolate Lemon. Very nicely done. Love the menu options. The restaurant itself could use some work. The staff was there and not hovering. It was very slow on a Monday night. Just a carry out order and another couple at the bar.
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We ate at Applebees on the east side the other day. Ordered a dry mart…

We ate at Applebees on the east side the other day. Ordered a dry martini on the rocks. They brought it to the table and it was brown. Oops. Brought me a new one…this time in a martini glass and it was still brown. Oops. Ordered a steak (medium) and wrote how to make a martini on a napkin and said, its on the rocks and should be served in a tumbler glass. They brought it back in the tumbler…and it was brown. My lady couldnt stop laughing as the waiter apologized again and went back to the bar for another redo. He returned with our food. My steak was well done and very tough. Her chicken salad arrived as she enjoyed her perfectly made glass of sofa. After a few bites, my drink arrived…made with gin instead of vodka. We took the salad home and received a $2 credit on the bill for the inconvenience. If you go there, order the chicken salad. Its very good.
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