May 10, 2012, Thursday
I had a quick diner at St James Gate on Kent Street tonight and I have to say that I am quite impressed with the place. We enjoyed the quick and friendly service of the waitresses, we had also seen the Chef out in the Dining room being personable with a couple that was ordering and discussing the menu.
I ordered the Chicken Carbonara which was hearty sized portion that was perfect for a nice evening meal. The sauce was creamy and well permeated with the bacon flavour. Perfectly cooked pasta with the perfect amount of vegetables and roasted chicken. I am going to chalk that dish up to one of my favourite meals in Charlottetown.
I also tasted the meal of my dining companion whom had ordered the Pulled Pork, the pork is not the traditional BBQ but a new twist which is very juicy, the only issue we had with the pulled pork was that is seemed like it was not properly drained and there was pork water that made the bun wetter then it should have been. We had it with the Potato Wedges as the side for it and although the seasonings were delicious we were both under the impression that there was too much of it on the wedge and the wedges felt gritty.
I was only in and out today so I just had an entrée straight fired and did not get a desert. I am very pleased and plan to go back often, I also heard they are going to put the Happy Hour burger back on the menu as a permanent item.
My Regards to the Staff of the Gate
Patrick O'Mally
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Olde Dublin Pub
May 9, 2012, Wednesday
Being an Irishmen I thought that it was fitting to make my first post about a Irish pub, so I went to the Olde Dublin Pub on Sydney Street for something to eat. I stepped into the dining room and could immediately feel the Celtic heritage that the owner must have. Compared to other places that take it too far by putting a "Celtic Cross" every three feet, it felt like an homage to Ireland. The servers are attentive and personable, ready at all times to get you whatever you may need.
I got an appetizer to start my meal with and I have to say I was really impressed, I had ordered the Spinach Dip and have to say they have the right number of the right chips and the dip itself is in my opinion an award winning recipe.
I tried a few things there my premier item was the Curry Chicken on Rice, when the meal was handed to me to be honest I was a little disappointed. The bread was made to look nice but the curry was just dropped onto the rice. I stirred it up and started to eat and inside the the meal there was green onions, tomatoes, and carrot. I am not sure if the veggies had been tossed into the rice or if it was between the rice and sauce. I feel that those veggies were a missed opportunity, if they had been given a quick sauté then spread across the sauce after it goes on the rice.
If you are taking a kid with you or just feeling like a simple meal, Chicken Fingers and fries are exactly what you would expect them to be and on that note so it the order of Onion Rings.
For desert I finished my experience with a plate of the Bailey's Cheesecake which has stayed the same for 25 years for a very good reason. It is fantastic.
My Regards to the Staff of the Dublin
Patrick O'Mally
Being an Irishmen I thought that it was fitting to make my first post about a Irish pub, so I went to the Olde Dublin Pub on Sydney Street for something to eat. I stepped into the dining room and could immediately feel the Celtic heritage that the owner must have. Compared to other places that take it too far by putting a "Celtic Cross" every three feet, it felt like an homage to Ireland. The servers are attentive and personable, ready at all times to get you whatever you may need.
I got an appetizer to start my meal with and I have to say I was really impressed, I had ordered the Spinach Dip and have to say they have the right number of the right chips and the dip itself is in my opinion an award winning recipe.
I tried a few things there my premier item was the Curry Chicken on Rice, when the meal was handed to me to be honest I was a little disappointed. The bread was made to look nice but the curry was just dropped onto the rice. I stirred it up and started to eat and inside the the meal there was green onions, tomatoes, and carrot. I am not sure if the veggies had been tossed into the rice or if it was between the rice and sauce. I feel that those veggies were a missed opportunity, if they had been given a quick sauté then spread across the sauce after it goes on the rice.
If you are taking a kid with you or just feeling like a simple meal, Chicken Fingers and fries are exactly what you would expect them to be and on that note so it the order of Onion Rings.
For desert I finished my experience with a plate of the Bailey's Cheesecake which has stayed the same for 25 years for a very good reason. It is fantastic.
My Regards to the Staff of the Dublin
Patrick O'Mally
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