Samantha’s Tap Room and Wood Grill
Oh my goodness!!!! This place is beyond AWESOME!The atmosphere is so inviting whether you want to sit inside, outside or at the bar. The staff was simply amazing and if you’ve read my reviews before you know I’m HUGE on customer service!
I sat down at the bar and like 3 bar tenders attacked me asking me what I wanted to drink and providing a menu. I really “FELT THE LOVE!” Since I had not dined here before, the bar tender took time to go over the menu and make his personal suggestions. I got an opportunity to sample a few types of beer and then made my selection.
Let me tell you, when an establishment is willing to make suggestions to ensure they get it right for you and to make sure you are satisfied, I will always return and won’t hesitate to spend my money here again!
Now on to my meal!!!!
Good Googly Moogly!!!!!!
I had the rib eye (my favorite cut of meat) with braised collards and and sautéed sugar snap peas! The collards were out of site and the snap peas while different I enjoyed them too. Oh and I had the grilled artichokes for an appetizer. I know I know ... I’m greedy!!! 🤷🏽♂️
Now let’s get to this here rib eye.
The chef... while I didn’t get to meet him/her I am making a personal trip back to this place to meet the person who’s hands prepared this dish (well I hope they will meet me). But my mom was a chef and I have always been biased to my moms ability to prepare, notice I didn’t say cook... a steak. It was like she was married to the meat, handling it with care, cutting the extra fat off that the butcher may have left on, just showing the meat some love ... well the chef at Samantha’s made me tear up because this one Rib Eye on this day reminded me so much of my moms style.
If you don’t have to add anything to a steak because it’s natural juices bring out the flavor, then that steak is the perfect steak to me. The seasons used on this steak sent my palate into overdrive. My mouth was like the finale of a fireworks on the Fourth of July. With every bite I didn’t know what to expect next. It took me so long to eat that steak because I didn’t want it to end and I was too embarrassed to order another one.
I will most certainly be back! This place is now my all time favorite. Way to go!
If you are ever in Little Rock and you are ready to eat lunch, dinner or just want to have drinks.... I’m telling you... STOP BY AND HAVE A MEAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Oh and when you do, tell em Drew sent ya! @samstap
Be Easy!
Drew✌🏾
Slow’s BBQ
Soooo I just happened to be in Detroit and I kept hearing people talk about Slow’s BBQ so I said, “why not!?!” Plus I heard they were on a food show as well and got great reviews.
Trying to find the front door was just as embarrassing as me trying to find a parking spot (turned down a one way street but going the wrong way!) However, the locals quickly pointed me in the correct direction. When I entered I could hear the giggling and the comment, “He must not be from around here!” I was actually glad to hear that because that means they must frequent often which means that the food must be pretty good.
As I entered the establishment I was intrigued by the open area and of course the bar!
I was just after the lunch crowd so that made it more pleasurable as there was not a wait. I was seated immediately and the waitress came right over to see what I was interested in. Since it was my first time, I asked her what the most popular dish and she offered a three meat combo. While it wasn’t the most popular, it did give me an opportunity to sample chicken, brisket and pork.
The food came relatively quick which was good. Good because I was hungry and my stomach was eating on my backbone!!!
I ordered Mac and Cheese along with baked beans to accompany my three meat combo. I must admit it was pretty darn tasty but my favorite was the chicken.
I’m a big fan of not putting any type of sauces on meat because I truly believe that if a cut of meat is seasoned correctly then no condiment will do it any justice. With that being said, the strong temptation of sampling the sauces in the table got the best of me!
Of all of the sauces, sweet was my favorite. Judging by the picture I can say that I’m not alone!
The brisket was tender, the pork was scrumptious but that CHICKEN was my favorite.
I truly enjoyed myself and I certainly will be back. If you are ever in Detroit and feel the need to have some QUE!!!! Stop by Slow’s and if you do, tell’em Drew sent ya! @slowsbarbq
Yall Be Easy Now!
Drew✌🏾
White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
I stopped in this place because I was hungry and tired of walking all over downtown on some business related ventures. When I walked in I thought I was a bit underdressed but the staff seated me with no problems and they were extremely pleasant. I sat down next to the window looking out at downtown Atlanta and had no clue on what I wanted to eat. As the waitress approached me I told her that I would love a nice beer but I have the slightest idea on what to order. She make an excellent choice for me regarding the beer and I was going to live on the wild side for food.
When she came back with my Adult beverage, I ordered the Octopus... YES! I said octopus and sautéed mushrooms. The food was fantastic and since this was my first time having octopus, I’m certainly glad I was here to have to because it was phenomenal. I wanted to order the entire meal all over again but as my mother used to say, “Don’t let your eye be bigger than your stomach! So I chose another adult beverage to wash it all down!
The staff was truly amazing. One of the things that I enjoyed was that the staff didn’t care what area of the restaurant you sit in because they all attack the table to keep it clean, ensure you are okay and to keep your drinks topped off should you need. I know I’m not the only one but I can’t stand when I need something and the waiter/waitress can’t be found! Not a problem at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails. They certainly know how to treat you!
If you ever get a chance to hang out in Atlanta, you need to stop by and pay them a visit and when you do tell’em Drew sent ya!
Y’all be easy now!
Drew✌🏾