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Not long after Ironworks completed the chassis, a magical wooden crate showed up from EMI. The team quickly mated the new '55 Chevy shell to the chassis, and starting mocking everything in place. To hit the car's emissions-legal goal, Roger installed an E-Rod LS3 crate engine from GM Performance Parts. In addition to the LS3 itself, the E-Rod package includes exhaust manifolds, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, a wiring harness, and an engine management computer calibrated to smog-legal specs. Rearward from the cats, the exhaust exits through custom 2.75-inch pipes routed to Flowmaster mufflers. Although the Gen IV small-block is pretty much stock, it's still plenty stout, putting out 430 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque. Ironworks matched it up with a Gearstar 4L60E overdrive transmission, and a Chassisworks 9-inch rearend housing fitted with Moser 31-spline axles. With the squeaky clean E-Rod motor underhood, Roger felt that a more appropriate handle was in order for the car. "Just calling it a Bel Air seemed too ordinary. With an emissions-friendly EFI motor in a convertible body, we thought 'Clean Air '55' was a much better name for the car."
After making quick work of transplanting the running gear, Ironworks shifted its focus on tying up the last of the loose ends. Since the chassis promised an ultra aggressive stance, wheel choice was critical to the car's overall visual execution. In an effort to stick with the car's theme of universal appeal, Roger opted for Intro Vintage wheels. Although they're carved from billet in large diameters—18x8 up front and 20x10 in the rear—they lend a distinctly retro vibe. They're wrapped in gooey Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber, and taking advantage of all that stick is a set of six-piston Wilwood clamps up front, and four-pot units out back.
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These Lost Christmas poems are examples of Christmas poems about Lost. These are the best examples of Lost Christmas poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
To be in a young America ~
visions of a ship upcoming statue of Liberty
the young lad holding tightly to his Mothers leg
in all excitement of a new Land to call their own
celebrations of apple pie and fireworks on the 4th of July
thoughts of the old Hollywood on screen
films without 3-D costing less then a dollar
Greta , Monroe , Betty Davis eyes tantalizing blue glare
The Wizard of Oz or books written by Steinbach, Capote, Mark Twain
exciting new visions of creating new concepts
before Capitalism bought all little ones to bigger
songs came from the hills of Virginia to the black Mountains
surfacing in Tennessee for all to hear and wish to see
The day when one travelled by car on the road travelled
every town a story told , learning history we once shed blood
American Indian tears to the British man whom choose freedom of taxes
Boston held a tea party , now wishing they threw out marmite instead
The day when we knew our neighbors and bought homes with a paystub
Everyone had a chance to make their own with pride , even through wars
When Martin Luther King stood proudly as did President Lincoln for Freedom
How many streets have been named after the man whom had a dream ?
When milk was delivered on doorsteps in Glass bottles
Babies wanting the very first of the top being cream
leaving doors open , watching news with your family at 6pm
cartoons were shut down and it was now grown up time
Cereal being a cheap snack for after school
school supplies costing twenty dollars
Grandma school clothes shopping for fifty
before the internet , cell phones , and text for hello ~
2 week Vacations not afraid to put up Camp
Christmas sold in December with the sentiment of Love not money
a day when if one were sick , you could actually get penicillin without question
The Doctor treated everything calling it General Practice no fear of Malpractice
Never forgetting our Motor city
Old Ford Trucks Chevrolets and Dodge
The city that brought Ottis Reding and Marvin Gaye
What happened to us ? Where did America Go ?
Old man Carter lived all alone, quietly nestled in his quaint little home.
Arthritis kept him crippled, writhing in excruciating pain, his wife long
since departed, leaving him nothing more to gain. His children made
arrangements, to place him in a nursing home. They lacked the
compassion to inform him face to face, knowing he would surely die in
this unfamiliar place. He lost his will to live, life had tragically passed
him by, without his long lost Eleanor, his only hopes were to die. There
he sat in his recliner, a rigid shell of an old man, quietly he uttered to the
Lord,..."Father, forgive me", as he clasped a revolver in his frail, arthritic
hand. Suddenly, an image appeared before him, it was clad in solid white.
Old man Carter could hardly open his eyes, for the radiance was unbearably
bright. Soon, the light diminished, the image's skin was fair. The old man's
eyes began to focus as he observed a figure with long, coarse
hair. The image's eyes were gentle, bearing scars above the brow. Open
wounds the width of nails pierced both its delicate hands. Then, in a soft-
spoken voice it said,..."No more shall ye suffer, old man". "Set aside thy
weapon", the image went on to say,..."You're going home to Eleanor,
upon this Christmas Day". The old man passed on to heaven, he was
discovered the very next day. "Such a tormented soul was he!" That's what
the neighbors would say. It was there on a table beside him, a scribbled
poem which sadly read,...
"Christmas is the day I wed,
The true love of my life;
Christmas is the day I've chosen,
To join my beloved wife
Jesus arrived to take me,
The hour's a quarter past four;
Suicide's never an option,
I'm with Jesus and my sweet Eleanor"...
Fallen snow will remind of me/ it is snowing ...
Slowly as in the dream/
Boy word-beads/ with signs on his spine/
He kisses fine/
Your eyelids /
And it snows ... It snows /so slow/
It does/ and you're thinking of me/
'Coz it's warm/ it's better to stay in warmth/
Waiting for summer dim/
It is snowing/ slowly like in the dream/
Flakes/ go round/ playing the music theme/
You've been looking for rescue/
You searched in wine/
But it's in me/
all the rescues are mine/
It is snowing/ the snow is fluffy and white/
If you see darkness/ I'm deaf and blind/
there's the cast of time/ on the arm/
But I discern the light/
Dreams/ upon your eyelids tips/
Prepare you for winter drowse/
And it snows/
Fallen snow/ will remind of spring /
it will crumble and crackle in vain/
It will snow / fluffy /white/ and slow/
And you'll become whole/
Christmas was always about God for me,
It was memories, inner fullness…Begotten-Boy.
Because God was the point, God's Son died bravely.
Christmas was about giving pure heart's bouquet.
Finding dreams, wishes, and bringing home joy,
Christmas was always about God for me.
Father's gift held the secret of wisdom set free
Of hoping and caring and loving enjoyed.
It is about God, Calvary, and forgiveness, you see.
When December wonder is past, does Christ flee?
Flee from the soul, leaving one on self to rely, lost envoy -
Truth. Christmas was always about God for me.
Once a year Christmas marks God's gift sent for me.
By faithfully gluing my lost self to Jesus, I found joy.
Because God sacrificed His Son, I am set free.
I know that in heaven there was great jubilee.
When this hollowed out husk of me, by sin destroyed
Found Christmas to be about God and me.
I know it is so; my faith sets me free.
© July 29, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
Written for the "Critcise ME, Take mY Verse & Turn it inside out Make YOUR own! Contest" Sponsored by:
Deborah Guzzi POEM SELECTED: "Christmas Blues", which she posted on July 19, 2010
If you chance to see
a wandering snowman
on your way home tonight
Let me know.
The poinsettias have started to wilt, turning dull
The Christmas lights have flickered low into the night
The food has lost its savor
Gifts have been opened
Blurry are my windows now
As snow continues to hide
My precious snowman from plain site.
If you chance to meet
My wandering snowman
On your way home tonight
Stop for a moment and play with him.
Share a candy. Make him smile
Make him a paper airplane. Make him beam and laugh.
Hug and kiss him for me. Warm his heart.
It's all a lost mother would ask
For Christmas.
If you chance to experience
My wandering snowman
On your way home tonight
Please send him home
to a warm Christmas with me.
It's all that I ask.
When their very young dad went to jail,
they surely lived in a realistic Hell...
I would hear the youngest one cry over an article she read.
Who had taken her daddy away was too cruel;
nothing they said would make her understand,
why didn't the harsh judge break some rule?
The judge's sentence was based on actual fact,
no pleads from the children softened her hard heart as she read the sentence,
" He committed this crime to feed his family so ashamed of his act,
and even dragged his younger brother along to help him steal by cutting fences. "
Then she made an eye-opening statement, " I must abide by the Law,
I am a judge of justice and fairness...not much I can do in this case;
let him behave and his sentence will be reduced in ten years. "
Everyone in the courtroom started to sob...tears began to flow.
I visited them often, and they seemed different people who couldn't admit
what he did was wrong, assuming he was innocent;
their smiles became cheerless, their words loveless:
a part of them was taken away, lost to hopelessness...
the younger daughter locked herself into her room,
refused to talk to anyone and building that wall deepened her gloom.
Even this year they will not celebrate Christmas with the old thrill,
shopping for presents in crowded malls has lost that excited will,
not even the merriest Santa can make them smile with a jingle bell;
and he must think that they are strange kids who don't love the Holidays,
perhaps reading them the Nativity Story will change their moody ways...
and to bring this family together will take patience and lots of prayers.
How would I ask Jesus, the new-born, who would love to see these kids at midnight?
They must show love to make this miracle happen on Christmas Eve; it has to start
with a heartfelt wish and deep faith, then the Heavens will suddenly open up...
as angels will descend to sing the hymn they sang before they desperately wept.
Santa's lost his sat nav
And does not know what to do
"Why did I choose technology,
Old ways are best, it's true"
He's in a bit of bother
And with Christmas drawing near
He cannot help but wonder
If he'll get to spread his Christmas cheer
Mrs Claus has helped him in his search
The elves have helped look too
But nobody has had much luck
"Oh what am I to do"
"I could always ring old Rudolph,
He might be free to lend a hand,
After all he was my guiding light
And delivered well on my command"
So Santa rang dear Rudolph
And told him of his plight
Rudolph was quite keen to help
He couldn't wait to lead the flight
On Christmas Eve they all set off
Gliding high up in the sky
Santa had forgotten
How well Rudolph helped them fly
It was then that he decided
He would stick to his reindeer
And forget about his sat nav
When spreading Christmas cheer
So if in the sky on Christmas Eve
You see a flashing light
It could be that you've just witnessed
Rudolphs nose still shining bright
UNSUPPORTED CODE What If… Christmas Never Came???
What if Christmas never happened?
What if Christmas never came?
Things around here would be different!
It wouldn't be the same!
What if the baby Jesus was never born in a manger?
Mankind would be in serious trouble. We'd all be in danger!
If the baby Jesus wasn't born. There would be no nativity.
We wouldn't be able to display this during our "festivity."
It's almost like this now!
It's an "ever increasing business."
It seems like nearly everyone wants
"Christ out of Christmas!"
Why does it seem like Christmas is
losing it's true meaning?
The very words; "Merry Christmas,"
seem to be quickly disappearing!
Many say; "Happy Holiday."
They worry they may "offend."
Having a "holiday" without Christ….
Once again!
We need to put Jesus Christ back into
our CHRISTmas season!
He is what Christmas is about! HE is the very reason!
May we all take some time to rejoice in our savior's birth.
May there be shouts of JOY! From the corners of the earth!
Let's not take Christ out of our joyous celebration!
We need him so much right now!
All over this great nation!
May we bring to him a heart of love
for everything he's done.
As we bring honor to Christ. God's precious son!
May we continually offer to him a heart filled with praise!
Not only at Christmas time… But all of our days!
By Jim Pemberton
I wrote about the love thats in your eyes,
The love I hold for you in each smile
And then, I feel the sting of your hand,
And the cut of your words,
That slices me like a knife through paper,
A serated blade.
And for what,
Because I had to go in early,
Because I lost your e-cigerette,
Though you've lost mine six billion times,
Which is why I no longer have it.
Because I wasnt fast enough to give you your smokes.
Just so you can ruin Christmas for me,
Like you ruined my Birthday,
Like my mother ruined my life.
Oh how you would love to know,
That Ive just compared you to the one woman you hate,
You utterly despise,
You loath.
And yet you treat me the exact way she did,
With bitter words,
And a hand that hits,
And no regard for the tears I cry.
And to think,
This started off as a good morning,
With hugs and kisses,
snuggles in bed,
Five more minutes,
We were both sleepyheads,
You said Merry Christmas eve,
And I said it first,
It started as a good day,
For all it was worth.
A time for dreams, for presents and cheer
Or perhaps to reflect on the passing year
A time for each to give and share
With the ones we love, to show we care
The Christmas message is spread around
But tis sometimes lost in lights and sound
When that little boy was manger born
With no great fanfare or trumpeting horn
A boy so destined to bring great hope, belief
And to a troubled world some faint relief
But the message he spread as he grew older
Is lost in hype as our hearts grow colder
But it's time again to hear what he had to say
Because we need some hope in this modern day
A message of freedom, of life and love
A belief in eternity with God above
As you open your gifts and Christmas presents
Think of just what this day represents
Love, life, time with family and friends
He gave his life on a cross to see it never ends
So remember this during your time together
A life with Him goes on forever
And as you celebrate His birth with great cheer
Recall He is watching over you, all through the year.


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Voted by Pittsburgh Magazine's 2005 Readers' Poll as one of the Best
New Restaurants and by Pittsburgh Post Gazette as one of 2004's Best Dining Hot New Spots, Willow is recognized for its superb ambiance, simply prepared Contemporary American cuisine and professional tableside service. Willow's name and ambiance reflect the inspiration of its wooded setting, located minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The unique use of sensual lighting, natural design elements and three fireplaces provide guests with a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere. For business or pleasure, visit their comfortable lounge - the perfect place to entertain.
Voted by Pittsburgh Magazine's 2005 Readers' Poll as one of the Best
New Restaurants and by Pittsburgh Post Gazette as one of 2004's Best Dining Hot New Spots, Willow is recognized for its superb ambiance, simply prepared Contemporary American cuisine and professional tableside service. Willow's name and ambiance reflect the inspiration of its wooded setting, located minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The unique use of sensual lighting, natural design elements and three fireplaces provide guests with a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere. For business or pleasure, visit their comfortable lounge - the perfect place to entertain.
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51 reviews since July 2, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.1
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fit for foodies (28)neighborhood gem (22)special occasion (17)great for outdoor dining (16)romantic (14)good for groups (11)great for lunch (10)hot spot (10)vibrant bar scene (9)notable wine list (6)late-night find (2)scenic view (1)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- Great spot for dinner and drinks!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 10/28/2014A friend & I met at Willow for dinner and drinks. The wine list had great by-the-glass options for whites & reds. Our waitress was fantastic; she was excited about the menu & encouraged us to share our entrees so we could try a few things. I would absolutely go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/27/2014Extremely limited lunch menu, waitress was rude and intrusive and construction work was going on which made conversation impossible. We won't be back.
- since the renovationOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/25/2014My boyfriend and I have always loved going to willow. Everything from the cocktails to the food have always been fantastic! This was our first time back since the renovation and we loved it just as much if not more! Love the new look to the bar. The place just feels more open and inviting. The menu is smalled but that might be the only down side.Special Features:
- ExcellentBestofnewVIPDined on 10/24/2014First time back since it's re-launch. The food was excellent from the mussels to my steak! Service was great! The server was there when you needed him but not hovering to the point of distraction.Special Features:
- Very loudOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/24/2014We got together with friends who had jus com back from a 2 week trip to Italy and the Swiss Alps. We were anxious to hear about their trip. We were in a room with only 4 tables but it was so loud that we could barely hear each other. I am not sure why.
- Great Night!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/18/2014We use to eat in Willow quite often, but the last few times we went the food was terrible. I had spoken to some friends and they had been to Willow in the last few weeks and both spoke very highly, so we decided to give it another chance. I'm glad we did, the food was delicious. Mussels in curry sauce, the sauce was so good. Our waiter was excellent! Very knowledgable about the menu, very attentive to our table but not imposing in any way! Will definitely be back again soon to try other items on the menu!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New menu is great!KimmieDined on 10/17/2014I'm so glad that Willow finally reopened and with a new menu. The new menu is unique and tasty - excellent change! Sets it apart from others.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Alcohol absurdly pricedtiltedDined on 10/17/2014Food was very good. Limited menu could create problems. Will not return because of alcohol prices. The cost of Maker's Mark and ginger ale was $10.50. Three to four dollars more than other nice restaurants. Tanqueray and tonic over-priced as well. Too bad -- food was quite good.
- MehexperienceddinersDined on 10/17/2014Although we had a great time because of our group, we probably will not be back. Our server could not seem to recommend anything specific. Everything was 'good' or delicious'. Also, with only 4 people at the table, and at 5:30, a fairly sparse crowd, he couldn't seem to remember which 2 people ordered salads. The food itself seemed to be prepared to order, and tasted 'good', not 'remarkable'. $6.50 for a Sam Adam's Oktoberfest draft? Not doing this again.
- A Disappointing VisitKarenVIPDined on 10/13/2014Willow has been a favorite of ours for years, so we were excited to visit there last night for our anniversary dinner. Unfortunately the renovations to the menu weren't what we were expecting. The menu is much smaller, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but several old favorites were gone and the choices that remained were uninspired. We couldn't even find a dessert on the very short list that interested us. The two high points were our server, Alan, and the chorizo muscles appetizer. Sorry, but we probably won't be back until we hear that things have changed, again.
- Disappointing!LilyVIPDined on 10/11/2014We looked forward to the re-opening of Willow as we are huge fans of the "Spoon Group' and watched the remodeling over the summer months. Sadly, the old space was more conducive to dining. The second floor is now off limits to individual patrons and the newly remodeled downstairs space is bland, with bad lighting and uncomfortable seating. The menu is limited and while the food was good, it is more like upscale bar food. Our server, Chris, was most attentive.
- RobinDined on 10/11/2014There were 4 people in our group for dinner. The salmon and hangar steak were both very good and nice size portions. However, we were disappointed in the portion size for the grouper. We would not recommend this dish for a dinner meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good overallnewmanDined on 10/11/2014food was very good, Victoria, our server was excellent, atmosphere was very good. Overall we had a great evening.I would recommend this to a friend.
- HedwigDined on 10/11/2014New menu is sparse, but food offerings are good. Only 3 choices of salad for dinner, with none being a "house salad". Miss the house salad they use to serve. It should be offered as a dinner side. No bread offering to nibble on while waiting, although Parker House rolls are offered as an appetizer for $5. Our server was attentive and pleasant. Really appreciate the improved lighting and the disappearance of the near darkness of before. The wait between placing your order and being served was a bit long, but the food was good. Also waiting a bit long for the arrival of dessert, even though the dining room was relatively sparse at that time of night.
- Nice new menuBdd1989VIPDined on 10/10/2014Willow has transformed their menu. Now they have small plate options and some good lower cost food. I had a burger and it was as good as getting one from BRGR which makes sense now that Willow has the same ownership. They have been taken up a notch since the last time I ate there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fri. nite dinnerluvgoodfoodDined on 10/10/2014Overall the food was very good, but our waiter had was not all that "customer friendly". I requested salt and pepper and vinegar when the meal was served and it was whisked away before we had finished our meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Lobster RollDaisyVIPDined on 10/8/2014Enjoyed a leisurely lunch with friends at this great spot. Convenient location, plenty of parking, great food and good service. My go-to spot for lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth the waitWestViewRossittleleaguerDined on 10/7/2014I grew up in the North Hills in the 50s and 60s and must have passed by this spot 1000 times in my youth. But my parents were not big on eating out and then I moved. My son now works nearby so the other night when we decided to celebrate a birthday the Willlows seemed a perfect choice. That's what it turned out to be. Recently remodeled the interior is pleasantly contemporary without trying too hard, the service is friendly and attentive, the menu varied and the food delicious.Special Features:
- Limited menu but delicious foodProjectstealth30Dined on 10/5/2014Went on a Sunday at 530. Not super busy at that time. Server was knowledgable and staff was friendly. Had the farm chicken and it was delicious. Definitely will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New WillowOLDWillowfanVIPDined on 10/3/2014I was always a fan of Willow. Not anymore..Did not like the new menu, my fish was dry, the agnolotti not very flavorful, and the mussels we ordered for appetizer so very small, you could hardly find them..And it was so noisy you could hardly hear anything, it was just not a relaxing evening at all..not sure I will return. I was truly disappointed.
- FantasticSchmezer8Dined on 10/3/2014Food, presentation, service, drinks... All fantastic. Great for romantic dinner, atmosphere is terrific! Will be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- dineoutDined on 10/2/2014Enjoyed the overall experience. I especially liked the small plates and the availability of large plates. I was the only one at my table that ordered two small plates - rabbit and dumpling - lobster salad. Both were delicious. Plan on making Willow part of our regular dining out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantastickeekVIPDined on 9/30/2014I was very happy to see that Willow had reopened. The new renovations look amazing--love the newly expanded bar for a casual night. But, the larger rooms look perfect for a bigger group of friends and family to gather. The menu improvements also were very impressive! We'll be back for sure!Special Features:
- A new WillowjenoopherDined on 9/29/2014This was my first experience with the new renovated Willow. I was hopeful the menu (while very different) wouldn't disappoint and it didn't! A party of 3 and we each had different salads, large plates, and desserts. All of our meals we're exceptionally delicious. The apple and pear salad was a highlight. The only issue we had towards the end of our dinner was the party of four near us that were so loud we had trouble hearing each other talk. (But what can you do??) Highly recommend trying out the new menu and Willow!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The new Willow is worth a visitGWexfordDined on 9/29/2014We had a business lunch here and sat outdoors. The new decor is welcoming and seems to have more light than before. The patio is lovely and quiet except for the occasional truck passing by on Camp Horne Road. (It does seem a bit odd that the patio faces the street; there must we some good reason for this.) My lunch was excellent - butternut squash soup and beets & grains were both fresh, healthy, and flavorful. The service could have been faster, particularly if Willow wants to attract a business clientele for lunch. I'm looking forward to coming back for dinner with my husband or an after-work beverage.Special Features:
- Menu changeOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 9/26/2014Although the food was good they had very few entrees on the menu and most were small plates like rabbit or boar!!! Our waitress was like a robot lacking personality and wanted to rush us through. The Caesar salad was exceptionally small and the cost of a lunch size. My quinoa and beet salad was good but my husband left hungry. We would not return and neither would the couple who came with us. It appears they are looking to accommodate the bar scene and not the dinner crowd. We won't go back.Special Features:
- The new WillowBearVIPDined on 9/25/2014Had lunch at the new Willow recently. Redecorated, new menu, same good food. The upstairs is apparently now being reserved for private events, so plan on dining downstairs. The menu is a bit more limited and with lower price points. I didn't understand the lower price points as we always found that prices at Willow were quite conservative. I had the lobster rolls for lunch - full of nice meaty pieces of lobster on Parker House rolls. My companion had the falafel pita. He said it was very good, but particularly praised the french fries, which he claims are the best in Pittsburgh (they are the same as the old Wllow's.) Good place for lunch or dinner., I will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love the new WillowanonVIPDined on 9/24/2014The change is good! It's brighter and seems more vibrant. The menu is short and delicious ~ and includes those fabulous BRGR hamburgers! We wish them well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very GoodMasonDined on 9/22/2014The staff at the Willow were friendly and very attentive to our small groups needs. The restaurant has recently gone through a remodel and it looks really nice. Would recommend a go-to place for group gatherings or business lunch meetings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EnjoyableDarbsDined on 7/5/2014There was nothing not to like about this dining experience. I look forward to returningSpecial Features:
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- Enjoyed but menu a bit persnicketyOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/28/2014Have been there multiple times but this time I wished there were a little more on the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Food, Sevice and DustJukeboxDined on 6/25/2014Enjoyed our meal. We had the dinner special stuffed sole with crabmeat and spinach. Served well and quickly. The restaurant is undergoing construction, and dust is in the air. Otherwise is a great place to eat. We have been there several times, and will be back after the construction is done.Special Features:
- Divine DinnerFineDiningSearcherVIPDined on 6/24/2014A select group of our church took our pastor for dinner and to share camaraderie. Environment was perfect; we asked for a received a private space - - The Woods Room, all to ourselves! Our drinks came quickly as we enjoyed conversation. Shortly, we learned of the daily special, which the majority of us ordered and loved! Service was efficient and in the background, which is always why we choose Willow!Special Features:
- DisapointmentBestofnewVIPDined on 6/21/2014It has been a long time since we have dined at Willow. First the building, noticed outside was getting run down and needs attention or it will be a dump in a year. Inside unfortunately wasn't much better. One wall in the bar area actually has clear tape to keep the plaster up. The bathroom well reminds me of a bad dirty gas station. The food friends pork chops looked good and they said they were good. My wife had duck which was terrible and was deduced from the bill. My three scallops were fair and frankly too few for the price. Waiter Chris was great and very attentive. He deserves a better restaurant around him.
- Great neighbor restaurantChriscamDined on 6/20/2014We met some friends here and had a wonderful dinner! Willow is in the middle of remodeling but the service and food was outstanding. Wonderful drink menu, too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden GemFreedom2LiveDined on 5/27/2014Willow is a hidden gem, great scenic view where quality and quantity embrace eclectic cuisine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Much ImprovedVegetarianFoodieVIPDined on 5/24/2014I was at Willow this past February, just before there was a revamping of its ownership. The current owner has revitalized the menu and restored the quality of the preparation of the food. Our server was attentive enough, but somewhat less engaging than other servers we have had there in the past. I'm more inclined to return after this dining experience than I was after February's.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE the ambiance!Kori22VIPDined on 5/15/2014The risotto & pork chop were so delicious! Love the ambiance as well!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great mother's day experiencecolindeanDined on 5/11/2014The wait staff was wonderful for entertaining my patents when I was unavoidably detained and an hour late arriving. Delicious food and a fantastic playlist.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FranVIPDined on 5/11/2014The food was not great, the cranberries in the salad were stale and so hard that you couldn't even chew them. The food came out Luke warm.Special Features:


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Despite already reaching profitability, human resources software maker Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. plans to grow aggressively with $32 million in new funding from venture investors.
The company's new Series D round is actually its first formal venture funding, featuring contributions from first-time investors Bessemer Venture Partners of Larchmont, N.Y., and Bay Partners of Menlo Park, Calif.
Cornerstone chief financial officer Perry Wallack said the closely held company had been largely bootstrapped, with outside money coming from hedge funds and private individuals.
Continued flow of venture money into specific areas of the human resources software sector prompted Cornerstone OnDemand to opt for a new equity deal that would spur aggressive growth, Wallack said. He said the company is one of a few that combine performance management capabilities with a component that manages online learning, as well as one of a handful that deliver its product via the software-as-a-service model.
Founded in 1999 as CyberU, the company has considered taking in venture money for about two years, Wallack said. By early 2007, it began having conversations with "dozens of firms" on both coasts, he said, with several formal offers coming in.
Cornerstone chose its syndicate to combine Bessemer's contact base with Bay Partners' specialized focus on the software-as-a-service sector. Wallack said the software maker expects to form alliances with resellers and information technology consulting agencies, with which Bessemer can make inroads.
Wallack would not discuss the company's valuation or the terms of the deal, and he would not provide revenue figures. He said Cornerstone has been profitable "for a couple of years," and that it expects to remain cash-flow-positive during the upcoming period of growth.
Much of the new money will be used for both domestic and international marketing, with considerable emphasis on alliances. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Cornerstone has established a presence in the U.K., Germany and France.
Cornerstone targets both large organizations and small to midsized businesses. Another on-demand software provider that has experienced rapid growth, SuccessFactors Inc. of San Mateo, Calif., competes among smaller customers and is backed by investors including Emergence Capital Partners and Greylock Partners of San Mateo and Granite Global Ventures of Menlo Park.
Two other companies, Learn.com Inc. of Sunrise, Fla., and Plateau Systems Ltd. of Fairfax, Va., are making the transition from a licensed software model to the on-demand model, according to Wallack.
Offerings provided by SAP AG of Walldorf, Germany, and Oracle Corp. of Redwood Shores, Calif., lack the capabilities of Cornerstone's specialized products, Wallack said, noting that eventually, either one could acquire a smaller company in the sector to stay competitive.
Wallack said another venture round is unlikely, but that the company hopes to raise additional capital through a public offering. He declined to speculate when that might occur, however.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC represented Cornerstone as the round was completed. The software maker did not retain financial advisers.


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Nats call up Treinen, option Mattheus
May 21, 2014, 9:07 PM EDT
Needing a starter for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, the Nationals have called up right-hander Blake Treinen from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned reliever Ryan Mattheus back down to make room. Treinen will now take Gio Gonzalez' spot in the Nats' rotation as the lefty serves a 15-day stint on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation. "Ryan…
Instant Analysis: Reds 2, Nats 1
May 21, 2014, 7:59 PM EDT
GAME IN A NUTSHELL: The Nationals entered the day with a chance to take the series against the Reds and head to Pittsburgh on a high note, but this time they could not solve Cincinnati's starting pitcher as they did the night before. Alfredo Simon gave up one run, on a leadoff solo homer by Denard…
LaRoche could join Potomac on Thursday
May 21, 2014, 3:48 PM EDT
Nationals manager Matt Williams gave several injury updates before Wednesday's game against the Reds, most notably the team's plans for Adam LaRoche to complete a minor league rehab assignment this week before his return. LaRoche ran the bases on Wednesday and will have his strained right quad evaluated by the team's training staff before his…
Game 46: Reds at Nats
May 21, 2014, 12:02 PM EDT
After beating Johnny Cueto and the Reds on Tuesday night, the Nationals enter Wednesday having won four of their last six games. They now have a chance to take the series against Cincinnati before heading on the road for a four-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tanner Roark (3-1, 3.65) will start for Washington as…
Phillips, Hamilton rob Nats in extras
May 20, 2014, 1:30 AM EDT
In a game that took four hours, 58 minutes and 15 innings to settle, the Nationals lost to the Reds on Monday night despite twice coming inches away from victory. Twice in extra innings they had would-be walk-off singles snatched out of the air on sensational defensive plays by the Reds. The first was a…
Blake Treinen to start on Thursday
May 19, 2014, 4:42 PM EDT
With Gio Gonzalez on the disabled list nursing his left shoulder, right-hander Blake Treinen will be called up to start for the Nationals in his place on Thursday in Pittsburgh. Manager Matt Williams made the announcement before Monday's game. Treinen, 25, is currently in Triple-A with the Syracuse Chiefs, having last pitched on Friday. Pitching…
Game 44: Reds at Nats
May 19, 2014, 3:11 PM EDT
Today the Nationals and Reds begin their three-game series in Washington with two top 10 picks from the 2009 MLB Draft on the mound. Stephen Strasburg (3-3, 3.48), the first overall pick, will face off with Mike Leake (2-3, 3.09), picked eighth overall. Strasburg will pitch against the Reds for the third time in his…
State of the Nats: Still staying afloat
May 19, 2014, 11:48 AM EDT
Top storylines: Injury updates – This week the Nationals lost yet another man to the disabled list as Gio Gonzalez went down with left shoulder inflammation. The lefty will now be shut down until the second half of this week where he will then begin throwing. If all goes well from there, he could set himself up…
The Baseball Show: How much have Nats missed LaRoche?
May 16, 2014, 7:40 AM EDT
Having already dealt with an unusual amount of injuries this season, the Nats lost another regular to the disabled list in Adam LaRoche this week. On Sunday LaRoche was placed on the 15-day DL with a right quad strain, becoming the fifth member of the Nats' Opening Day lineup to reach the disabled list already this…
Podcast: 'Baseball in the District' – @injuryexpert Will Carroll
May 15, 2014, 10:54 AM EDT
In this week's episode of 'Baseball in the District,' Tim Murray of ESPN 980 and I once again welcomed two guests. The first was Bleacher Report lead writer for sports medicine, Will Carroll. The former Sports Illustrated columnist gave his insight on the recent crop of Tommy John surgeries in baseball and whether he thinks…
What happened to the offense?
May 12, 2014, 1:28 PM EDT
After the Athletics completed their sweep of the Nationals with a 9-1 drubbing on Sunday afternoon, they closed the series with an overall scoring split of 21-4. Through three games, the Nats could only muster four total runs. The weekend was a continuation of what has been a tough month for the Nationals at the…
State of the Nats: Williams' homecoming
May 12, 2014, 10:06 AM EDT
Top storylines: Nats get swept in Oakland – The Nationals just played a very good team in the Oakland Athletics, the two-time defending AL West champions and current holders of the most wins (23) in the American League. Though the Nats had their chances on Saturday, the A's outscored the Nats 21-4 over the three games.…
Game 37: Nats at Athletics
May 11, 2014, 1:52 PM EDT
Saturday night was a tough loss for the Nationals who saw Rafael Soriano and Drew Storen combine to lose a late lead in Oakland. Now the Nationals have lost five of their last seven and will look to salvage the series with Gio Gonzalez (3-2, 2.91) on the mound. Gonzalez will face his former team for the…
Moore called up as LaRoche sent to DL
May 11, 2014, 1:08 PM EDT
As we noted this morning, Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche will do a 15-day stint on the disabled list after an MRI revealed a strain in his right quad. The Nats made the announcement officially on Sunday, and revealed Tyler Moore as the corresponding move. Moore will now join the Nats from Triple-A Syracuse after…
LaRoche headed to 15-day DL
May 11, 2014, 9:19 AM EDT
The Nationals will give first baseman Adam LaRoche some time off after an MRI revealed a strain in his right quad muscle. According to the Nats, LaRoche will be placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday. It is likely Tyler Moore will return as the corresponding move. Moore was sent to Triple-A Syracuse on May…
Game 36: Nats at Athletics
May 10, 2014, 5:01 PM EDT
Last night was an ugly one for the Nationals who got blasted 8-0 by the Athletics. Tonight they'll try and bounce back against one of the best young pitchers in baseball. A's ace Sonny Gray (4-1, 1.91) will take the mound for his eighth start of the season. He is in just his second year…
The Baseball Show
May 10, 2014, 12:35 PM EDT
On this week's episode of 'The Baseball Show,' much of the talk was about the Nationals' staying afloat despite injuries. Even with several regulars landing on the disabled list early in the year, the Nats sit at 19-16 on May 10, just a half-game out of first in the division. One player they had been…
VIDEO: How much will Fister help?
May 9, 2014, 12:35 PM EDT
Mark appeared on Geico SportsNet Central Thursday night to preview Doug Fister's season debut with the Nationals. Tonight Fister will take the mound for the first time since coming to Washington in an offseason trade. He'll face off with the Oakland Athletics at 10:05 p.m. Before talking Fister, Mark recapped Stephen Strasburg's win over the…
Nats' prospect Rosenbaum has Tommy John
May 8, 2014, 8:59 PM EDT
Nationals pitching prospect Danny Rosenbaum had Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament on Thursday, a source told CSNwashington.com. Rosenbaum, 26, will now begin a 12 to 18 month recovery process to return from the procedure. The lefty starter made four appearances this season with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs before suffering the injury.…
Podcast: 'Baseball in the District' – Syracuse voice Jason Benetti
May 8, 2014, 8:15 PM EDT
In this week's episode of 'Baseball in the District,' Tim Murray of ESPN 980 and I welcomed two guests. The first was Syracuse Chiefs play-by-play voice Jason Benetti. Benetti had great insight on Nationals' prospects currently at Triple-A, and on players who have since been called up to Washington from the Chiefs. Our second guest…
Ramos makes instant impact in return
May 7, 2014, 8:03 PM EDT
Returning to the Nationals after a five-week absence from a broken hamate bone he suffered on Opening Day, Wilson Ramos didn't wait long to remind the team of his impact. At the plate against his former battery mate, Dan Haren, in the first inning, Ramos smoked the first pitch he saw off the wall in…
Moore optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
May 7, 2014, 7:11 PM EDT
The Nationals optioned Tyler Moore to Triple-A Syracuse after Wednesday's win over the Dodgers, paving the way for Doug Fister's season debut on Friday. Moore was called up on April 6 when outfielder Scott Hairston landed on the disabled list with a left oblique strain. In 18 games Moore hit .200 with two home runs…
Around the NL East: Braves keep sliding
May 6, 2014, 12:21 PM EDT
ATLANTA BRAVES It was just a week ago the Braves were riding high with the second-best record in baseball at 17-7 and the best starting rotation in the majors. Since Atlanta has dropped seven consecutive games, including sweeps at Miami and against San Francisco. Last year, when they won the NL East, they're longest losing streak…
Nats' bullpen sets up Treinen to start
May 6, 2014, 3:21 AM EDT
With a 3-hour, 17-minute rain delay taking starter Jordan Zimmermann out of the game, the Nationals laid out a plan for their bullpen on Monday that could have very easily come back to bite them. Instead of going with one of his long relievers, Matt Williams opted to instead patch together the final five innings of…
Hairston returns from DL; Ramos getting close
May 5, 2014, 5:48 PM EDT
The Nationals activated outfielder Scott Hairston off the 15-day disabled list on Monday in the first move of what should be a week full of getting players back from injury. Hairston was sidelined by a left oblique strain and is now ready to step in, while in the coming days both catcher Wilson Ramos (broken…
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After what seems an eternity, Tennessee Titans' WR Kenny Britt has finally talked with police. Britt came in to the New Jersey police Tuesday, though not much is being made public about what's going on. It is an open case, after all.
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Kenny, being his friend, took him to the hospital. Kenny unfortunately got involved by taking his friend to the hospital," he told the newspaper. "But Kenny was not involved. He didn't have a fight with anybody. Nobody was fighting over Kenny or anyone else.
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Doctor Who thoughts. Blame my philosophy test tomorrow.
I was thinking, Amy's end note… the one she left the Doctor, it said that he should go back and things. We get the scene from 'The Eleventh Hour' after he reads it… that lead me (and many) think that the Doctor knew the Pond's fate since the beginning of practically everything.
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SO, today I remembered Amy's lines in 'The Eleventh Hour'… "Twelve years, and four psychiatrists!" "They said you weren't real." blah blah blah, and also 'The Big Bang' "When I was a kid I had an imaginary friend. The Raggedy Doctor. My Raggedy Doctor. But he wasn't imaginary. He was real." I know after that she goes all "I remember you" because the time cracks deleted the Doctor and stuff… BUT here's what I've been thinking:
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Indian Rocks to John's Pass-Help!
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- CookingGirl May 27, 2007 04:13 PM
I am going to be travelling to this area next week. I am looking for the following:
1. Good LOCAL chow restaurants (no chains preferably)--nothing fancy!
2. Ice cream shops
3. Coffee shops
I'd like to stick to the towns from Indian Rocks to John's Pass (including John's Pass), but if you want to throw in a few from Clearwater or St. Pete that's OK.
i had a cuban at the tacky turtle one time when we stayed at the IRB RV park - it was quite tasty, and as i recall they had ice cream -- a neat little place, and i do mean little.
other than that, we usually go to gators at johns pass, lots mediocre fried food at best, but a fun bustling atmosphere if you just want apps and drinks. there are several seafood spots at john's pass on both sides of the water but none of them were outstanding as i recall -- ironic considering that they have boats coming in regularly with fresh seafood all along those docks.
i'm not local to the west coast, and we're going to ft. desoto next weekend so i need to find some spots on tierra verde.....considering billy's and the sandbar. (has to be withing biking distance of ft desoto)
re: hitachino
had lunch at Billy's today and was not very impressed
re: hitachino
hitachino, this is the second time I've tried posting this, so hopefully here goes:
You've got to give Crazy Conch Cafe a try. Located in the small shopping center at the entrance to Billy's, upstairs. Delicious food - try the crabcake and the blue cheese chips. Note: I think they're closed Sun and Mon, so plan accordingly!
re: Conanoe
It's really good and worth the drive to Tierre Verde!
re: joan
ok, thanks -- we're going to be there sat, sun and mon --- and judging by this:
i don't think we're going to get out much on saturday (RV, no car, bicycles) :{
crazy conch is closed on sun & monday so we'll probably just bicycle over and make do with billy's or something like that on sunday.
re: hitachino
Mi sister-in-law likes the TT also but recently told me that it is no more. I have not been out there to confirm this but I thought I would give a warning.
There is a good homemade candy/ice cream shop on Gulf Blvd in Madeira Beach, a real classic that's been there for years, called the Candy Kitchen.
There are three fancy places on your route that I won't tell you about, but you might like Villa Gallace, a mom-and-pop Italian place in IRB:
re: CookingGirl
I figured you knew about Salt Rock! (Although lately I've read some not-so-good about them here on Chowhounds :(
Just so I don't leave you all teased up, the two others are Lobster Pot and Wine Cellar. Wine Cellar is sort of the old standard - Continental menu, but you can always count on them for quality and great service. Lobster Pot is kind of funky/fancy. Famous for both types of lobsters, Maine and Florida crawfish, as well as true American Red Snapper. They have a fabulous chowder too, they bring out the Myer's rum to pour on top. I haven't been there in ages, but they are the real deal.
There is a good place for breakfast in North Redington Beach and it is called the Frog pond. BIG portions. Here is a link to a review on it:
Original's Pizza on Treasure island has good pizza and subs. Take out only, there is also an Original's on Madiera Beach that has tables you can sit at. There is also a new Amish ice cream shop on Madiera Beach that advertises home made ice cream. I have not been
there yet, but it looks good. Also good little coffee shop on Madiera Beach on same street as post office. Sorry I don't know any names of streets! Try the Sea Horse on Pass a Grille for breakfast or lunch. Lot's of local history. It has been open for ever. They have a good grouper sandwich.
For a good Reuben sandwich at a beach dive where you can dine in your bikini on a picnic bench in the sand overlooking the Gulf, go to Caddy's in Treasure Island. It's the best Reuben I've had in the area, and Caddy's is probably my favorite beach bar in Pinellas County.
For ice cream, we love the hominess of Scoops, on Gulf Blvd. on St. Pete Beach. You can get the Working Cow brand ice cream at other venues too, but we just love the family that owns this little place, who have a penchant for shooting photos of their guests and tacking them all over the walls. Oh yeah, the ice cream is really good, too!
If you're willing to head across the bridge to the St. Pete area, you MUST go to Ted Peter's on South Pasadena. This 40+ year old cash-only local institution is one of the few places left in the area where you can experience classic smoked mullet and other smoked fish. I personally like their old fashioned cheese burgers. While you're at it, after lunch hit the Florida Groves winery for free tastings of their refreshingly unique fruit wines.
re: laurie
I agree with Laurie 110% on the Ted Peter's recommendation. I did not put it down because it was outside the requested area but WELL worth the extra drive.
I was just in the area on vacation, so I thought I'd add some thoughts on chow that I consumed there. I had a couple of good meals at the Frog Pond. I thought the best items were the waffles and the home fries. The sausage was all right; the bacon was fine, but there was nothing special about it. The omelets were really big and well-cooked, but you have to love a lot of filling. When I ordered the popular "Krab and cream cheese" omelet, I felt like I'd eaten a pound of cream cheese afterwards. The filling-to-egg ratio was a bit high for me. The biscuits were on the dry side, but they'd probably be good with sausage gravy—if they do good gravy. I never found out personally. They had good diner-style coffee, too, and friendly service.
In a pinch, I had decent fried grouper and hush puppies at PJ's in Indian Rocks. I liked the crab-and-cream-cheese stuffed jalapeño poppers at Keegan's, but the grilled octopus was underdone and there were a lot of problems with the main courses (some kind of almost-raw pasta special with fried grouper, tomatoes, and feta cheese; and, on a different occasion, underdone fried fish). They offered as a side some thick cottage or home-fried potatoes. These were enjoyable.
The most disappointing meal that I had was at the expensive Salt Rock Grill. I ordered grouper chowder, a house Caesar salad, and a bone-in rib-eye steak with mashed potatoes and whatever was the grilled vegetable of the day. Nothing stood out, and the steak was no better than what you'd get at a chain steakhouse here in Texas. The main course of seared tuna that my friend ordered was a little mushy and stringy. It was glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce that was almost like a jarred barbecue sauce. The lobster bisque that my friend had started with was creamy, but it had no lobster flavor. In fact, the most flavorful thing I remember eating there was the herbed olive oil that accompanied the sourdough bread. (The olive oil was added to dried herbs at table—and with great flourish.) Some kind of pear-based mixed drink tasted just like cough medicine. The service was of the young, brusque, and distracted type. The overall experience was so bad that we left without ordering dessert.
I remembered Guppy's being good the last time I was in the area. This time I had some kind of pecan-crusted fish there that was way too sweet. The crab-and-artichoke dip with chips was not bad, though, and the dinner salad and sangria were decent. I probably won't try it again on my next trip to the region, though.
I saw the Lobster Pot, but I skip (non-local) chains when I'm on vacation, too.
As for ice cream and coffee shops, I also tried the Candy Kitchen mentioned above—but for candy. There was a long line of people waiting for ice cream, but I never sampled it because I was enjoying the frozen custard sold from a stand at John's Pass Village on Treasure Island. There's a coffee shop in that same shopping center that had nice-looking pastries, but I only tried the iced coffee there. Cafe Racer, an Internet cafe at Madeira Beach, had pretty good iced coffee, cooled with frozen chunks of same. It was also one of only two places that I found in that area with free wi-fi. (The other one was Bad Ass Coffee Company, on 182nd Street just off Gulf Boulevard.)
A friend who grew up in the area wanted to take me to a nearby Greek place (can't remember the name); we were also going to try the pizza place at John's Pass. I'll have to check those out on my next visit.
I hope this is of some help to you.
re: joan
I second Candy Kitchen - great ice cream.
and you must must go to Keegan's Seafood Grill. It's fantastic. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the food and the service are really great.
I mention it here: http://www.scoreboardgourmet.com/2007...
I would avoid anything in the Salt Rock family.
re: sarapeater
I am glad that someone else dislikes Salt Rock as much as I do! I feel like a heretic whenever I express a bad opinion about that place. It is the most overrated
restaurant in Pinellas County.
The staff acts like they are doing you a favor waiting on you.
re: joan
Thanks for the clarification. I didn't realize that the Lobster Pot on Gulf Boulevard was an independent local spot. I used to live in the Northeast, and there are at least a few similar restaurants with the same name: I remember ones in P-Town Mass.; Bristol, Rhode Island; and Lake George, New York. Maybe I'll give the Lobster Pot in Reddington Beach a try on my next visit.
re: MPH
Thanks for all of this! It's very helpful. Eating out is such a big part of vacation, that I really hate wasting a meal on a crummy place.
It sounds like there's more in Madeira than Indian Rocks (which is where we are staying). I hope the ride isn't too long between the two so we feel like we can easily run out for an afternoon treat at Candy Kitchen!
Thanks again!
re: Conanoe
i know you're asking the OP, but i just wanted to say that we had (a late) lunch at hurricanes in pass a grille (opted to take a cab from ft desoto into st pete beach area and make use of the trolley - the cab was a complete rip-off!!!) i had a blackened grouper sandwich and it was OK, but not as good as i remember....the bun was huge, i couldn't even eat the top part cause it was way too much bread for the fish. their tartar sauce was vinegary and soupy. bleck.
service was great: friendly and efficient.
all the rest of the trip we grilled and ate food that we brought from home, but i'd love to go back and try the tierra verde spots conch cafe, billy's and sandbar sometime soon.
i was really wishing we'd have just stayed in tierra verde for our excursion out of ft. D that day......
Wow! I barely had time to unpack and you are looking for a trip report! I was totally thinking on the train into work that I better get going on it! Here goes...
First off I want to say thanks to everyone for their input on our trip. We do not eat out for breakfast or lunch during vacation, so these reviews are for dinners and snacks/coffee (I'm a non-chain coffee nut!). With all of the "grouper issues" down there lately, who knows what we were really eating when we ordered grouper, but for these purposes, I'll assume it was the real thing. All of these places are in Indian Rocks Beach unless otherwise noted.
Coffee Mill-excellent hot and iced coffee. Hot French Roast was great. They have several flavors of iced available each day, and they change. Iced Pecan Toffee was awesome. Located over bridge from IRB, not far from Publix.
Publix Supermarket-great deli, good prices, fulfilled all of our breakfast/lunch/beer needs all week. Right across the bridge from IRB.
Lighthouse Donuts-not impressed with their weak coffee, but the deliciousness of the donuts made up for it! Had a raised donut with chocolate glaze that was amazing. If you don't see what you want out front, ask if they have any in the back...ours was just made and still warm.
Badass Coffee-Great hot French Roast. Redington. Grab a coffee to go and go to the Long Pier not far away.
Frozen Custard place at John's Pass-Yummy, very creamy. Peanut butter did not have enough of a strong flavor for me. Chocolate was great. So smooth and thick. Beware: they only have one size that is enormous and expensive. I almost fainted when they handed me my cup. Would have been plenty to share.
Friendly Fisherman-John's Pass. The only lunch we had out right after arriving. Blackened grouper sandwich good, grilled mahi sandwich good. Neither worth going back for, but decent in a pinch.
TJ's Italian Café-got pizza for take-out here because we had a coupon. It was OK, but I wish we got it at Pajano's (see below).
Pajano's Pizza-grabbed two slices on the way out of town. Pepperoni and "The Works" were pricey but excellent. Thin, crispy crust. Wish we had time to eat a whole large pie. Highly recommend going here.
Keegan's Grille-doesn't look like much, it was totally dead when we went in. Bowl of Gumbo to start was great. Blackened grouper dinner was pretty good. Fish serving seemed a little small. I had the pasta salad side which wasn't very good. You could also get home fries or baked. The big hit here was the parmesean crusted mahi sandwich that was excellent. Cooked perfectly, moist, very flavorful. I'd definitely go back for the mahi.
Frenchy's Café (original)-Clearwater. Tiny dive of a place (loved it!). Sat inside, too hot outside, plus you are basically sitting in a parking lot. But we chose the original Cafe on purpose. Grouper cheeks app was awesome! Meaty, sweet, dense, fresh tasting. Really liked it. Here's where I'll dissent from the group: "original" fried grouper sandwich was a disappointment. The batter was very thick and overwhelming and "wet" with oil, and it was ridiculously loaded up with tartar sauce. Couldn't even taste the fish. For some reason, the batter was OK on the grouper cheeks, but it was just too much on the sandwich. On the other hand, the Cajun grouper sandwich was great. A little odd that it was Cajun and had parmesean and romano cheeses on it, but it really worked. Might not go back.
Guppy's-Fabulous! Must go here. Sat outside on patio area, fans kept it relatively cool. Nice hot bread with seasoned dipping oil. All dinners come with pretty decent ceasar salad. Indian Rocks Fish Chowder was excellent! Thick, tomato-based soup, adequately spicy, if not you can add your own (you get two add-in sauces on the side). The great thing about this place is that they have nightly specials, and then the chef offers the Sunset Special, which is a taste of each of the 3 fish specials of the night. The night we went it was blackened swordfish with a shrimp etouffe sauce (my favorite), grilled mahi with watermelon salsa, and jerk grouper with black bean and mango salsa. They were each cooked to perfection and delicious. Portions were quite generous. Green beans with mushroom sauce and rice pilaf sides were good, too. Presentation was lovely. Prices not bad at all for what you get.
PJ's-really enjoyed it here. Just a very casual local place. Good menu, seafood seemed very fresh. Started with gumbo, very good. More tomato-y than others, but we liked it. Grilled grouper sandwich with fries was excellent. If you can't decide what to get (I couldn't), you can pick two or three fish from a list and get that. I had blackened grouper and mahi and both were excellent. Cooked perfectly, fresh, great portions. A very fun place with good food. Might be a tourist trap, but the place was FULL of locals, and was also recommended by locals. I'd go back for sure.
We had such a great time here. If you are headed to the area, you are in for a real treat—gorgeous location, and awesome food! Have fun!
re: CookingGirl
cafe deparis bakery in indian rocks beach great pastries coffee and espresso , i tried everything!!!! next sandy breakfast is not so great .
re: CookingGirl
Thanks for the report!!! We leave in 30 hours! ( not counting or eithing)
re: Conanoe
I just found this site and I have worked/ lived in the restaurant biz in this area for 20 plus years. Here are my thoughts:
Guppys, Indian Rocks Beach: Great place. Owned by same company that also owns The Lobster (Redington Shores) and E&E Steakout Grill(Bellaire). E&E is one of my top 3 favorites.
PJ'S Oyster Bar, Indian Rocks Beach: I agree, great place for tourists and locals. Favorite dishes: fish spread appetizer, seafood gumbo, bbq ribs(yes, thats right!), chicago style oyster appetizer, and for the splurge.... giant lobster tail - 16 oz. plus of tail on the shell. Well worth the market price. Another great splurge is the seafood combo. You get to pick 3 items. My suggestion is snow crab, ribs, and the 8 oz lobster tail on that one. Dress: casual
Conch Republic, Redington Shores: In my top 3 favorites. This place as many good items. Prime Rib is wonderful(you can add on items to make it a surf and turf). Seafood Gumbo is my favorite in the area. Very good seasoned Ribeye steak. Pitchers of San Gria handmade(must have). Very nice casual atmosphere with some outdoor seating.
Courtyard Cafe, Johns Pass Madeira Beach. Located right next to Gulf Blvd. and the now defunct Bamboo Beer Garden. Great place to start your day of shopping in the village. A wonderful selection of breakfast pastrys. I always get the breakfast sandwich. You can have either a croissant or bagel(I get the croissant) with egg, cheese, and either bacon or Canadian bacon. The shop also has a deli and ice cream along with specialty coffees. Definately one of my area favorites.
Sand Bar Bill's Tiki Bar and Sandwiches located behind the Bon Aire hotel(small family owned), Saint Petersburg beach : a MUST GO. I love this place! It has the best burgers you can find as well as a pretty tasty hot dog. Many good frozen drinks as well as sodas, chips, etc... They even provide an igloo jug of ice cold water for anyone to use. Great family friendly place with lounge chairs. What a view too! It is not unusual to see dolphin playing . I would even recommend this place for lodging.Check it out for the future if nothing else.
Have a good time and please check back in when you return :)
re: knowsit
I'm a big fan of Guppy's, too. I've been to E&E Steakout just once and found it disappointing. My DH ordered fajitas, which were served with PREPACKAGED guacomole--not fresh. Yuck! But Guppy's has never disappointed.
I gotta try PJ's from your description--sounds like a great place.
re: laurie
My husband and I went to PJ's after the beach a couple weeks ago and will definitely be back. We had 2 dozen oysters, a pound of perfectly steamed shrimp and some great smoked fish dip. Oh yes, and I had an ear of corn. It was sooo sweet.
re: laurie
E&E did go thru some growing pains last summer. Not sure if that is when you had your bad experience. I have always gotten the steaks and have found them to always be way above average. The lobster escargot style is very good as is the wine selection. Maybe it is just that I am not a big fan of the chains. The restaurants I suggested are all mom and pop.
re: sunkissedbabe43
Have you ever tried La Cachette? It is very nice, and so often (weirdly) overlooked. They offer an extensive prix fixe French menu with multiple selections in every course, with the added bonus of being a BYOB with no corkage...so wine drinkers can really save. :)
re: sweet_polly
I have been there! It is easily overlooked though and that's probably why I forgot it in my earlier post. We went for dinner as a family this past Christmas time. It was really nice because we were the only people in there and you almost forgot you were even in a restaurant. We were all commenting on how quickly you felt like you had been eating there your whole life and how comfortable the owners made you feel. Definitely a place for upscale diners to try.


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