01/31/09

Handmade Food, with the waitress's own hands!

by foodfunandwine

With the door to the kitchen open, I witnessed our waitress making our salads. They were part of The Distillery's legendary French Dip meal, but in this case, I think it will be the last one for me.

As I was seated facing the kitchen, I noticed that the door to the kitchen was open and I watched the waitress reach into a bucket of lettuce with her own hands, grab some lettuce, place it into the salad bowls, and then add some sliced beets, again using her own bare fingers. This was after bussing table of dirty dishes and handling currency.

I don't have to tell the average person how unsanitary this is, but apparently I did have to tell the waitress. I spoke with her about it after paying for the meal. I've learned never to complain about food or service at a restaurant, until all the food has been delivered and the bill resolved. I guess I could have complained about it before paying the bill, but when I asked to speak with the manager, she said the manager wasn't around, but I could speak to her.

After telling her about my health concerns of her preparing food in an unsanitary manner, she thanked me for the "constructive criticism".

Anyway, you'll see good reviews for this place, just ask them to close the door to the kitchen if you come for a visit.

• Pros: Legendary reviews about the french dip
• Cons: Witnesses waitress making salads using her own hands

07/07/07

Must Try It!

by sugaredsix

You know those little places your afraid to try but hear is great, well this is and you should definately try it. The 1/2-1/2 is the best! You get twin sandwhices, one being a french dip and the other being a steak sandwhich. The Steak Sandwhich is a thin slice of new york and the owner cuts them him self. The Prime Rib is also the best in town. The bleu cheese is also made by the owner and a secret he will die with. The horseradish sauce in incredible. You have to try it atleast once. Days can be busy as many state workers come for lunch. Depending on the night it can be busy aswell but worth the wait.

05/22/07

best french dip from a french dip lover

by gottogogal

Being a huge French Dip aficionado makes me a harsh critic of those establishments that claim to serve the finest of this only grail of roast beef entrees. When I stopped in for dinner one night I was expecting only to be lulled to death by the typically mediocre attempt of my favorite dish which I still loyally order at each restaurant I visit for the first time. I ordered the French dip and a Cesar salad. I was pleasantly surprised at the enormous portion sizes but I was even more so surprised at the amazingly delicious French dip. You have to eat this sandwich with both hands as the high quality beef is piled high between wonderfully absorbent roll. The au jus is honestly the best I?ve ever had. The sandwich is also served with a horseradish mayo that enhances the salty flavors. I wouldn?t be a true aficionado if I didn?t share this with others looking for an expert crafted French Dip. Kudos to the chef you?ve won my loyalty. Kudos also to the wonderful waiter who took the initiative to pack my to-go box with extra au jus.=D

• Pros: french dip