Fajita Republic Restaurant Review in Green Bay, WI

ByPatricia Summerfield

For dinner I went to the newly opened Mexican restaurant, Fajita Republic, which is located in Bellevue on the far East side of Green Bay. As I walked in I was happily greeted by the hostess and brought to a booth on the dining room side. But if you choose, you may also eat in the bar lounge area which is on the left side of the restaurant. Fajita Republic is immaculate looking and has a cozy warm atmosphere with its Mexican themed murals painted on the walls done in colors of warm reds, oranges, browns and greens. Mini white lights are strung in the middle of the room completing the look. There are many large comfortable booths and some larger tables with very good lighting above each table.

I was brought out very quickly a complimentary basket of tortilla chips and a saucer of fresh salsa. Soon after my waiter introduced himself and asked if I would like a cocktail or beverage to start with. After perusing my menu I decided to start out with a house favorite appetizer, the lime drizzled shrimp for $9.99 and for my main entrée I chose one from their fine cuisine section, MOLCAJETE for $14.99. As I waited for my entrée I snacked on the chips and salsa. The salsa was freshly prepared with pieces of cilantro, onions and tomato. It had a good flavor with just a little heat.

Next came my lime drizzled shrimp appetizer. It consisted of a dozen medium to large shrimp neatly arranged on a large white dish with scattered sliced green onion and cilantro. In the middle of the dish was a small cup of sauce. The shrimp were sautéed in Spanish olive oil with a hint of garlic and red pepper, finished with a splash of fino sherry, fresh lime, cilantro and green onion. The shrimp were amazingly delicious, all the ingredients blending together and with just the right touch of lime juice made for a splendid appetizer. My server was also very charming and fun. He was very eager to please; he would call me my friend and senorita and asked me many times throughout the meal if everything was okay. I watched him rush around hoping to please everyone he was waiting on. He made my meal enjoyable. Next came my entrée, the Molacajeta. It was served in a black Mexican motar, shaped into a bull, and was chock full of large shrimp, steak strips, grilled chicken, chorizo, pork, queso fresco, grilled tender cactus, bell peppers, and onions with a side of rice, refried beans and corn or flour tortillas. All the ingredients were just an explosion of flavor, all the meats were extremely tender with a rich intensity and the vegetables were sautéed nicely with thick chunks of mozzarella cheese that were placed on top that were starting to slightly melt. It tasted fabulous. Next time I go to dine at Fajita Republic I will have to try one of their jumbo Margaritas, they looked refreshing.

Patricia Summerfield is the resident restaurant critic for http://www.greenbaynightlife.com/ an online dining and entertainment guide in the Green Bay area. She has over thirty years of experience in the food and retail industry having worked with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large company chains with mass production. She has a thorough working knowledge of restaurants and bars given her years of service in various capacities such as waitress, cook, hostess, bartender, and manager. To read more about your favorite Green Bay area restaurant click on http://www.greenbaynightlife.com/category/green-bay-restaurants/

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Restaurant Review: Kelly's McDonald's of Dickinson, North Dakota - A Parody

ByTerrye Toombs

Finding ourselves in Dickinson, North Dakota at dinner time and without reservations, we pulled into the local McDonald's hoping for a passable meal. After a short wait behind a white caravan filled with half of a local high school sports team, and a green Pontiac firebird with two 20 some-things out on a date, we were greeted by the friendly voice emanating from the display & speaker. We explained that we didn't have reservations and as it was a Friday evening, we asked if they would be able to accommodate us. The disembodied voice assured us that it would not be a problem.

A little background:

Kelly's McDonalds is located at 212 Museum Drive, Dickinson ND 58601. A great spot for a quick bite after visiting the Dakota Dinosaur Museum located 0.01 miles to the east. In addition to a quick and accurate drive thru window, the establishment offers indoor, smoke-free dining, and a seasonal covered outdoor dining area behind the restaurant.

The Menu:

Kelly's McDonald's offers a nice selection of American fare; including a variety of hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips & nuggets, wraps, salads, French fries, colas, shakes, and coffees. Prices tend to be slightly higher given that the area is in the midst of an oil boom and many of the oil companies and drilling support service companies are housing their workers in the surrounding over-priced hotels and motels.

My husband selected the double quarter pounder with cheese, small fries and an iced tea. Our almost 5 year old preferred the ten piece chicken nuggets with ranch dressing and an ice water. I opted for the grilled chicken bacon ranch salad with an iced tea to complement.

Our food arrived quickly and as ordered. The professionally prepared burger and tender nuggets were each served in an attractive thick cardboard container with eye-catching graphics proclaiming the contents of the package. The fries were embraced in a paper sleeve that provided easy access to the delectable and mildly salted potato munchies. My grilled chicken bacon ranch salad was pleasingly enshrined in a plastic bowl, although slightly difficult to open after stealing a French fry (ok, more like 5). The properly chilled sweet teas were poured into Styrofoam steins with precisely the correct amount of ice.

The Service:

The drive-up window person accepting our payment was a humorless, no nonsense, strictly business type and was highly efficient and accurate. She has a great future as an accountant, or perhaps a prison guard.

The drive up window person delivering our food was friendly and helpful, asking if we would need croutons, ketchup or extra napkins. We figured he was going to be an outstanding logistics manager once he got past the awkward, pimple-faced era of his life and graduated from high school.

The Hours:

Restaurant: Sun thru Thurs 5am - 11pm. Fri and Sat 5am - 12am. Drive Thru: Same as the restaurant.

Overall:

The neon décor is typical fast food but not overly offensive or distracting. It lacks musical accompaniment once the car stereo has been muted for ordering. Typical patrons are hordes of local college students hanging out after class, high school sports teams grabbing a quick snack before the long, arduous journey back to the obscure town they hail from, and famished oil field workers. All in all, Kelly's McDonald's offers a quick and filling meal for a family on the go.

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Gordy's Hi-Hat Restaurant in Cloquet, MN

ByClayton Kohlhaas

is famous for its delicious burgers, served in a space reminiscent of the 50's. Folks come from miles away to enjoy their homemade burgers along with some of the best fries and onion rings available anywhere. These are not premade burgers. The are cooked after you order it, and comes off the grill hot, juicy, and piled high with whatever you'd like to top it off with. If burgers aren't your think, they also feature delicious fish sandwiches and chicken sandwiches that are every bit as good as the burgers. And for dessert, the shakes and malts are homemade from real ice cream.

Gordy's looks like an old '50's drive-in, except that there are no drive-in lanes. All ordering is done inside, and although the space is large, it's often difficult to find an open table. When the weather is nice, there are tables set up on the deck outside the building, and eating your meal in the fresh air of the outdoors is nearly impossible to beat! There is often a line out the door of folks waiting to order, and once you have ordered it pays to start watching for a table to open up. Grab it as soon as you can. You can sit and wait for your order to be ready, and then have a place to sit while you eat.

Gordy's is located on Hwy 33, about 2 miles north of Interstate 35. It's a fairly quick 1/2 hour drive from Duluth, MN, or less than 2 hours from the Minneapolis - St. Paul area. It's definitely worth the drive from either location.

Gordy's is closed during the winter months, and generally opens for the summer sometime in April or May, and closes down for the winter in September. If you come during the off-season, Gordy's Warming House, located right next door, is open year round. The Warming House offers terrific coffee and hot chocolate on a cold winter day, as well as sandwiches, ice cream, and other similar items.

But you don't have to take my word for it. Gordy's was recently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, where the host seemed to love Gordy's! He knows that it's very hard to beat a hot, juicy, fresh, delicious burger, with all your favorite toppings, a side of onion rings, and a large shake for dessert. I recommend that you make a point of stopping at Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, MN. You won't be disappointed!

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Republic Chophouse Restaurant Review in Green Bay, WI

ByPatricia Summerfield

For dinner I stopped in Republic Chophouse which is a fine dining restaurant located in downtown Green Bay. It is an elegant upscale restaurant which is designed in a contemporary style. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The rich colors of chocolate browns and gold fill the place. As you walk in, there is a large bar with cocktail tables and with a few cozy enclosed areas in the lounge area. To the right is the dining area where there are comfortable booths for more of a private atmosphere. For a more open setting there are tables towards the front. They also have towards the back of the bar a glass enclosed private room for larger parties.

As I walked in the host asked me if I would like for him to take my coat and hang it up for me, and then he proceeded to sit me at a booth with a menu and informed me of my server's name for the evening. My server came, introduced himself and brought me a glass of ice water. He asked if I would like a cocktail first before ordering; I ordered a glass of their house cabernet wine. After bringing my wine, which was a 6 ounce pour, he informed me of their specials. After perusing the menu I decided on ordering their 7 ounce flat iron steak for $30.00 which includes your choice of a either a garden salad or a cup of their du jour soup. I chose the salad. My server then brought a plate with three 2 ounce containers of whipped spreads for the bread basket. They were red pepper, cheddar cheese, and butter. The bread basket contained small slices of ciabatta, multigrain and white pretzel bread sticks. The breads were very fresh and tasted delicious with the different creamy spreads. My salad was served to me next and it consisted of mixed dark greens, with a red onion ring, tomatoes and cucumber. The salad was nicely chilled and very fresh. Soon after my entrée was served, it was presented on a white rectangular plate with a sprig of fresh rosemary off to the side of my steak. The 7 ounce flat iron steak was carved out of bone and prepared with a rosemary and wild mushroom ragout, finished with white truffle oil drizzle and fresh shaved parmesan cheese on top. It looked very appetizing but I noticed I did not have a steak knife. My server quickly brought me one. The sauce on the steak was the most stand out feature of this dish. The intertwined seasonings gave it an ambrosial flavor. The meat was semi tender of texture.

My server throughout the meal was pleasant and polite but I was surprised and annoyed when I received my bill. My house glass of wine cost $13.00 which is extremely pricey for a house brand even by large metropolitan city standards. I questioned my server on the price of my wine and he informed me that they carry two house wines, one is priced at $9.00 and the other for $13.00, and when someone orders the house wine they automatically get served the much higher priced one. I feel that this type of practice, for any type of establishment, is not forthcoming or in good faith to their patrons. So I am giving you the heads up when ordering your cocktails at Republic Chophouse.

Patricia Summerfield is the resident restaurant critic for GreenBayNightLife.com, an online dining and entertainment guide in the Green Bay area. She has over thirty years of experience in the food and retail industry having worked with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large company chains with mass production. She has a thorough working knowledge of restaurants and bars given her years of service in various capacities such as waitress, cook, hostess, bartender, and manager.

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