Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Stefano Greek-Italian Restaurant



Recently in Tampa with a friend who lives there I asked where I should go for a nice dinner. She told me there was a great Greek-Italian place called Stefano that had reasonable prices and large portions.
 I was sold.
It was obvious that the place use to be a Pizza Hut, but boy was the food good!
From the Greek menu I ordered the Mousaka (Layers of Potatoes, Eggplant and Seasoned Meat topped with a Cheese Sauce $9.95). It is served with your choice of homemade Soup or Salad, and also one Side Item.




I started with the Black Bean Soup. It was perfectly seasoned and very hearty.



When my Mousaka came out I realized my friend was right – they do serve Large Portions.
For my Side Item I chose Grilled Eggplant, which was tender and full of flavor.


As for the Mousaka itself, Wow! I make this dish and I do a really good job of it. I often order it when I am at a Greek Restaurant, but am rarely impressed. Actually I have only found one Restaurant that makes Mousaka better then I do… until now.
The layers of Eggplant and Potatoes were nicely balanced with the Meat Sauce, and the Custard Topping was perfection! Cover it all with some freshly made Tomato Sauce and you have one of the best (if not the best) Mousakas ever!!!!
The others that we dined with were also pleased with their meals, and if given the opportunity I would love to go back there again.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Waffle House

Why am I writing a review of Waffle House? Because it is delicious.
Regardless of which location you go to the service and food will be consistent.
Greasy? Yes
Healthy? No
Inexpensive? Yes
Quick? Yes
Satisfying? Yes



I always get the Breakfast All Star Special. It runs about $7 and consists of Two Eggs, Hashbrowns or Grits, Toast, (your choice of) Bacon, Ham or Sausage and a Waffle.



Their Waffles are always made fresh to order and are delicious when slathered in Butter (well, Butter-like Product) and Syrup!

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