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Restaurant Talk from Phyllis
By Phyllis Liebman, Woodlake
The Results You Expect
The Service You Deserve
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There’s really a problem
when the free samples of food at Publix
taste better than that of a restaurant. And
that is what four of us found to be the
case at the newly opened Rudi’s, on 41
across from Marshall’s near Immokalee
Rd., and also, unfortunately, at the
little Bohemian Schnitzel House, in the
Pavilion Shopping Center. Enough said.
There are other non-stellar newcomers,
but still worthy of another visit. They
will, for now, remain nameless.
Come to think of it, there are a number
of “oldies but goodies” that ARE
outstanding for being special in some
way and have almost always presented
AT LEAST average or above average
meals. Here are a few.
Alexander’s … with a charming
little outdoor garden courtyard for
al fresco dining, so close, yet so far,
from the hustle and bustle of route
41 traffic. The primary dining room
offers a pleasant setting with its deep,
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warmly colored walls, comfortable
chairs and “old-fashioned” acoustics.
A few tables, including a table for ten,
are in a small, informal area near the
bar. (Only wine and beer are served).
An “A” for service! While Joe, who has
been with Alexander, the chef-owner,
ever since the restaurant opened 16
years ago, is “exceptional”, the entire
wait staff has always been professional,
yet friendly. Several of their specialties
are miso-crusted butterfish (as the
name suggests: very rich); free-range
chicken farci … herb-roasted, semiboneless,
half chicken, with the leg
deboned and stuffed with apples and
pecans; and crispy, but moist duck with
lingonberries and port wine reduction.
All dinners include an ample salad with
a mustard-basil vinaigrette dressing.
Old Europe Bistro … a small,
welcoming and “happy-feeling” casual
restaurant serving German-style food
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