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Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Quest Continues
Yeah, it's been a while. We're still planning to continue the quest. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
The Burger (7 of 10): In our quest, we have noticed that burgers tend to fall into "thick" and "thin." Thick burgers show off the meat, while thin burgers tend to accentuate the greens and whatnot that top the patty. The Ram's Smoky Cheddar Bacon Burger falls neatly between the two. The patty is not hugely thick, but thick enough that it's satisfying to the carnivore. The lettuce, tomato, onion toppings are okay, but pedestrian.
Sides (7 of 10): Most of us prefer fries that are thick enough to be crunchy outside and soft inside. The Ram's fries are like that, and well made. A few fries in the order were "cajun"-style; we weren't sure if that was intentional or not.
Other Stuff (7 of 10): The Ram has a big menu, and many of the other dishes are quite good. French Dip and Chop Salad recommended. And the beers are good, with the usual silly names.
Ambiance (7 of 10): A big, sports-bar type room. Can be noisy, but generally very pleasant. Finding the restaurant in the back corner of the U Village shopping center can be fun.
Service (7 of 10): Good, although our server may have been new. But we got our orders taken quickly, and he returned to ask how everything was.
Overall (7 of 10): Maybe not the best burger in town, but a reliably good meal. One of our cadre tells us that the Ram in Tacoma is better, so that will probably be on our quest soon.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
2650 NE University Village St
Seattle
(206) 525-3565
Sides (7 of 10): Most of us prefer fries that are thick enough to be crunchy outside and soft inside. The Ram's fries are like that, and well made. A few fries in the order were "cajun"-style; we weren't sure if that was intentional or not.
Other Stuff (7 of 10): The Ram has a big menu, and many of the other dishes are quite good. French Dip and Chop Salad recommended. And the beers are good, with the usual silly names.
Ambiance (7 of 10): A big, sports-bar type room. Can be noisy, but generally very pleasant. Finding the restaurant in the back corner of the U Village shopping center can be fun.
Service (7 of 10): Good, although our server may have been new. But we got our orders taken quickly, and he returned to ask how everything was.
Overall (7 of 10): Maybe not the best burger in town, but a reliably good meal. One of our cadre tells us that the Ram in Tacoma is better, so that will probably be on our quest soon.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
2650 NE University Village St
Seattle
(206) 525-3565
Friday, September 7, 2007
Two Bells Tavern
The Burger (4 of 10): We had a disagreement among the questers, but the writer gets to pick, right? Some of us liked the burger better than I did, but my blue cheese burger was so peppery that I couldn't taste any other flavor.
Sides (2 of 10): Weird. No fries, just stuff like cole slaw and baked beans, and the beans tasted canned.
Ambiance (6 of 10): Pleasant neighborhood joint, not pretentious.
Service (8 of 10): Good, fast, friendly.
Overall (5 of 10): Two Bells is a Seattle staple that was totally impossible for non-smokers until the recent indoor smoking ban. Now it's pleasant for everyone except the kids -- unlike some places, Two Bells doesn't allow minors anywhere in the place. We're not sure why some bars allow kids and some don't, but Two Bells cards everybody, even if they aren't drinking.
Two Bells Tavern
2313 4th Ave (at Bell)
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-8190
(206) 441-3050
Sides (2 of 10): Weird. No fries, just stuff like cole slaw and baked beans, and the beans tasted canned.
Ambiance (6 of 10): Pleasant neighborhood joint, not pretentious.
Service (8 of 10): Good, fast, friendly.
Overall (5 of 10): Two Bells is a Seattle staple that was totally impossible for non-smokers until the recent indoor smoking ban. Now it's pleasant for everyone except the kids -- unlike some places, Two Bells doesn't allow minors anywhere in the place. We're not sure why some bars allow kids and some don't, but Two Bells cards everybody, even if they aren't drinking.
Two Bells Tavern
2313 4th Ave (at Bell)
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-8190
(206) 441-3050
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Attic Alehouse and Eatery
The Burger (8 of 10)
Sides (6 of 10): No desserts to speak of, but by all means, take a walk to the ice cream shop up the block on the other side of the street. Just pretend you're walking off a few calories . . .
Ambience (7 of 10): The Attic is a neighborhood pub that feels slightly downmarket for upscale Madison Park; as a result, it's rather more friendly than some of its neighbors. With TVs showing sports channels, and a well-used dart board, it's easy to feel right at home. It's be nice if they did something about the slight smell of old beer, though. Oh, and the menu is an entertaining read.
Service (8 of 10)
Overall (8 of 10)
Attic Alehouse and Eatery
4226 E Madison St.
Seattle, Washington 98112
(206) 323-3131
Sides (6 of 10): No desserts to speak of, but by all means, take a walk to the ice cream shop up the block on the other side of the street. Just pretend you're walking off a few calories . . .
Ambience (7 of 10): The Attic is a neighborhood pub that feels slightly downmarket for upscale Madison Park; as a result, it's rather more friendly than some of its neighbors. With TVs showing sports channels, and a well-used dart board, it's easy to feel right at home. It's be nice if they did something about the slight smell of old beer, though. Oh, and the menu is an entertaining read.
Service (8 of 10)
Overall (8 of 10)
Attic Alehouse and Eatery
4226 E Madison St.
Seattle, Washington 98112
(206) 323-3131
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