Sunday, February 14, 2010
Oliva - restaurant review
We wanted a quick dinner after an art show in Aiken and found Oliva. The menu is short, interesting items but only one pasta and one entree I would have wanted. I chose the pasta, Tagliatelle with Bolognaise Sauce, a half portion because I was told that would be sufficient, and at $15 it should be sufficient. The bolognaise was very good, but the portion was small for the price. Steve had the Cannelloni with Italian Sausage and Marinara sauce - a full size helping for $17. It would have been more appropriately priced at $12 or $13. He said it was very bland. I could understand the pricing if the place had an upscale atmosphere but at best it could be described as a bistro. It was very noisy, probably due to the fact that there were no soft furnishings. I sat on an uncovered hard wooden built in, Steve on a small, not plush chair. The tables were cheap with no table cloths. The silverware was not good quality and the faux paint job on the walls must have been done by children. Needless to say, our one and only visit.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
New in Town - one line review
Cute, fun, Renee Zellweger is one of my current favourites so I enjoyed it.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Next - one line review
What I saw was okay but not good enough to keep me awake - Steve enjoyed all of it and thought it clever.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill - one line review
Great - loved it - perfect ending - would have paid to see it.
Casa Bella - 4 out of 5
Italian restaurant in Aiken on Chesterfield St. Bread was fresh, hot and delicious, served with roasted garlic in olive oil. Minestrone Soup was disappointing in that they had obviously put a bag of frozen mixed vegetables in - otherwise the flavour was good but not the same as when the vegetables cook in the soup. Chicken Parmesan (Steve) and Fettucine Alfredo (Lisa) were both excellent and very good sized portions. Great value at $60 including a bottle of Pinot Grigio.
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