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Purple Olive Grill

Purple Olive Grill on UrbanspoonI had a Groupon once again for 50% off (how can I resist?) This voucher however had the choices narrowed down. It was for two people, with soup, salad and main each.
Sheepie and I arrived on a Sunday evening without reservation. The place was packed, and we got seated at a high table with high chairs right by the entrance. It wasn’t too pleasant watching and having customers come in and wait in front of our table. At least there wasn’t much cold draft coming in every time the door opened.

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chicken souvlaki & prawns ($15.95) uhhhh….I can’t believe they’re charging $16 for this dish! And it’s not all that superb either!

I ordered the clam chowder soup (usually $5.95), while Sheepie had the broccoli cheese soup (usually $4.95). I enjoyed the soup. It was quite tasty and good portion.

For the salad, we both had chicken caesar ($8.95). Nothing special…just chicken on top of some greens. I thought it was pricey. I wouldn’t ever order it for the normal price. Not worth it.
Then came the main. I ordered the chicken souvlaki & prawns ($15.95) which was one skewer of chicken, tiger prawns which was boiled not grilled and 2 bread pieces and 3 potato pieces. I was really disappointed. This for $16? The food itself wasn’t amazing, nor the presentation. I was hoping for grilled shrimps too – ok, so I guess that’s my preference.

Sheepie ordered the grilled salmon & prawns ($15.95). Again it was the same as the chicken souvlaki, with prawns, potatoes and bread. The salmon was dry. Not impressed with the dishes.
Our server was very friendly and was excellent. The atmosphere was good and cosy – perhaps only if you didn’t sit by the entrance.

At regular price, our bill would have been $61. I would definitely not pay that much for what we got. I don’t understand how it’s always so full when we pass by. We will certainly not be returning.

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Roasty Jack

Roasty Jack on Urbanspoon
Located in Brentwood Mall food court, another fast food chain that survives because of the business workers that all storm to the mall during lunch hour. Their main dish or ingredient is the turkey.

I’ve only had the their hearty turkey soup $ 3.99 (small) and potatoes with gravy. (gravy alone is $0.60). It’s run by Chinese whom my friend says they don’t know how to cook the turkey properly.

When I went to order my soup that day, the guy at the cashier was crouched below the counter eating his meal. It didn’t seem professional, nor appetizing. The lady that helped me couldn’t find the ladle and just grabs one from the open window to the kitchen. It was used. I hope it was used to cook the soup. I hope it was recent. I hope it’s not dirty. Gross.

Well, all I can say, is that the soup was pretty salty, but good. Lots of turkey chunks, and went well with my Greek rice. Also, I didn’t have any bad stomachs afterwards.

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ABC Country Restaurant 158th Street – CLOSED

ABC Country Restaurant on UrbanspoonMy co-worker and I were in the neighbourhood on a project and decided to dine at ABC Country restaurant. As soon as we we walked in, it felt different from the Vancouver atmosphere. I’m not sure if it’s because of the location…or it was just a gloomier atmosphere. It air and interior felt like I was back in a restaurant in Calgary (not that I’m saying it’s a bad thing). My co-worker also spent some time in Calgary as well, so he knew the feeling too.

I’m not sure why I ordered something so boring. Maybe it was the prices that deterred usand we weren’t all that hungry so we both ordered the Two Eggs any style. I had the eggs poached and  with diced hash browns and fluffy pancakes. For what it was, how it was presented, and the quality of the food, it was overpriced even though we had chosen one of the cheapest dishes.

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It wasn’t too appetizing and it felt like it should be those cheap morning breakfast on the corner for $3.99 or something.

I thought we’d never come back, and sure enough, it closed down. Two others have closed down and the ones which are still running have really terrible ratings. ABC better change, or they’ll be completely out of business very soon.

They do however, have a very cool website.
http://www.abccountry.ca/

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