Hubby and I woke to some abnormally busy Saturday noises. Dianna (child 2 of 5) started a new job and had to leave extra early, and Deven (child 3 of 5) was doing his normal routine of taking care of elderly Pepperjack (12 to 14 yo Dalmatian. We are unsure of his age). As I started adjusting to what day it really was, I turned and asked Lawrence if he wanted to go out for breakfast. We haven't been spending much time together since he started a second job, and I have been subbing at a school about 40 minutes away from home. Also, we only have one car and a busy family...
About DISH
Dish breakfast menu
Anyway, we were headed to our usual breakfast eatery, but wanted to try something new, so we decided on Dish. I ate here once for lunch, but it was Lawrence's first time visiting.
Although Dish has quite a few options for lunch and dinner, the menu for breakfast is SHORT. One quick 5x7 page of about nine items, with three being sandwiches. Again, no-frills. If you are looking for pancakes, waffles, or regular sausage, you are in the wrong breakfast place.
One of the great things about the menu, the priciest item is the Huevos Rancheros at $8.00.
We were there at 10:00am, and there were about 7 tables already seated. We were quickly greeted and were told to choose a seat. After trying to sit in an uncomfortable booth seat (cushioned bench with dead/no springs), we chose a table for two in the back. There was a cute couple with an adorable baby near us, so that was fun. Our waitress took our drink order (coffee for both, cranberry juice for Lawrence). While we waited, they started setting up for a party of nine right behind me. We received our coffee in stemmed, clear mugs (very cute, but I forgot a photo). Well, I received MY coffee after the waitress gave our coffee to another table first, then brought my coffee. After apologizing and a few minutes passed, she finally came back with Lawrence's.
She took our orders. Lawrence ordered the Carolina Country Breakfast (two eggs, two slices of bacon, grits, hash brown casserole, white pepper gravy, biscuit, and coffee) with extra bacon. I ordered the Down Home Breakfast (two eggs, two slices of bacon, hash brown casserole, biscuit, and coffee).
We waited about 20 minutes, and we finally got our food.
Wrong order. Lawrence did not get his extra bacon, and we both received the Carolina Country Breakfast. With exasperation, the runner took the plates away, then about 5 minutes later, came back with the same plate I had before (minus gravy), along with Lawrence's plate and extra bacon.
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| NOT what I ordered |
Even after all of that, the food was good. The eggs, bacon, and grits were normal diner fare - nothing to write home about, but still yummy. The surprise of the meal - the hash brown casserole. It was really good! One of the best hash brown casseroles I've had in a diner.
We finished our food and received our check. Another 10 minutes of waiting, and we were finally out.It's difficult to properly review this experience because it was an unusually busy Saturday - as all of the workers repeated to each customer. But the food was good, and the casserole (almost) made up for the slow service.
Dish receives $2.75 out of $5.
(slow service and incorrect order contributed to this)
About Baskets of Yarn
We decided since we were so close to travel to Baskets of Yarn. Of course, it's a yarn shop.
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| Just a SMALL section of the store. |
Tucked away in the brick buildings in the large parking lot off of Central Avenue, Baskets of Yarn's address is 1318 Central Avenue, Suite E3 in Charlotte. They are open Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 6pm, Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
We had no real plans of buying yarn - we like to browse and think of ideas. Plus, it was Lawrence's first time in the shop (I don't know how...).
We were greeted immediately by one of the shops "alarms", a cute, little dog who likes to tell people someone is entering. Once the dog is done barking, he goes back to where he came from, and allows you to shop in peace. Nothing to worry about - if you're worried about animals.
We did end up purchasing. Lawrence purchased this gorgeous Malabrigo yarn (it's now his favorite brand), and I purchased some lovely Marble Chunky.
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| Lawrence trying to choose Malabrigo |
Baskets of Yarn receives $4.50 out of $5.
(generous yarn selection, great prices)
About The Secret Chocolatier
(Sorry, no photo)
As stated previously, we have one car. So there are many times where I have to run around the city like a chicken with my head cut off. Saturday was one of those times. While taking Deven to a new location - one that I've passed by many times, but haven't stopped to explore - I noticed a little strip of stores.
Off of Providence and Sharon Amity Road, behind Block and Grinder, sits one of The Secret Chocolatier's locations - 2935 Providence Road, Suite 104, Charlotte. It is open Tuesday - Friday, 10:30am - 7:30pm, Saturday, 11am - 7pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm. Closed Monday.
The other location is 11318 N. Community House Road, Suite 203, Charlotte. You can also find their chocolates in various stores around Charlotte. Check out their website for more info.
The other location is 11318 N. Community House Road, Suite 203, Charlotte. You can also find their chocolates in various stores around Charlotte. Check out their website for more info.
Since I was waiting for Deven, I decided to check the place out. When I walked in, I immediately noticed someone speaking and a few people gathered in the back. Quickly looking to my left, I saw a small sign - they hold classes here! Sounds cool! As I looked around, the first thing that caught my eye (maybe because it was directly in front of me) was the salted chocolate butter toffee. Yes, I purchased that. Along with the "salty monkey" (salted peanuts, banana chips, and milk chocolate).
The store is small with a few tempting confections, but what I had was delicious.
The store is small with a few tempting confections, but what I had was delicious.
The Secret Chocolatier receives $3.75 out of $5.
(Good quality, but pricey. Not a large selection.)
That's everywhere I shopped on March 5th.
So, what do you think? The number of reviews will change according to where I shop. I will try to do this weekly, since I am always up for new adventures.
If you have a place/movie/show you want me to stop by and review, send an email to browsewatchshopreview@gmail.com and let me know!
If you have a place/movie/show you want me to stop by and review, send an email to browsewatchshopreview@gmail.com and let me know!
