My Restaurant Journey: July 2011

MEDITERRANEAN GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN

Two chicken breasts coated with Mediterranean seasoning. Oven baked with goat cheese and spinach, and topped with a tomato and roasted red pepper sauce. Served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Montana's has been on my list of places to stay away from, it is always a big disappointment. I am glad we gave it a 4th chance; over 3 years of trying. Our experience tonight was enjoyable. The server was great, the food not bad for a change. This dish was tasty but why do so many restaurants use so many sauces , it was just a bit too thick. I wonder if is because the meat is old or dried out. Shouldn't meat and vegetables be graded on their own natural flavours? The vegtables were cooked perfect, a bit of crisp. Garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and flavoured with butter.

SERVICE: Our Server was a sweat heart. Kudos to Montana's for hiring a good wait person.

QUALITY: I'm not sure if the chicken was fresh, but the vegetables were.

ATMOSPHERE: I love the ranch decor, it is warm, inviting and kick back relaxing.

VALUE: The prices are fair.

Would I pay a return visit: I don't want to jinx my luck by returning too soon. Someday.

Deli Meatloaf Sandwich

Think of a rainy day, curled up on a comfy chair, by a warm fire. This is the mood I found on a visit to the Urban Deli. This sandwich shop was a wonderful find. A warm meatloaf sandwich sounds odd but I absolutely enjoyed it. Sour dough bread, warmed and topped with sun dried tomatoes & aged white cheddar...the perfect comfort meal. The tomato soup came in a tea cup. It was made from fresh and canned tomatoes, you can tell...it wasn't weighed down with flour, but filled with chickpea and curry.

SERVICE: Lovely server, very attentive.

QUALITY: Made from fresh supplies and you can taste the difference.

ATMOSPHERE: Lots of bricks and beams and soft lighting. Booths and one long table, quite a large space for a sandwich shop.

VALUE: Good prices for a good product.

Would I pay a return visit: Yes, this was a positive experience. Can't wait till next visit.