Showing posts with label St. Augustine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Augustine. Show all posts

Monday, March 21, 2016

Columbia restaurant review

Aesthetics were inviting. But that's the deceiving part. They draw you in with friendly staff that delivers a highly professional attitude. As you gaze at the beautiful layout and designs, you take in a clean atmosphere that fools you into feeling comfortable. They play classic Spanish or Columbian music that isn't overwhelming. 

We were seated promptly right off the street. The waiter prepped our 4 seat table for 3. We all ordered water. When he brought our glasses back, 2 of the 3 water glasses had to be sent back. Some of the silverware had a film or other contaminates on them. Thankfully, we decided to order sandwiches. Instead we should've just left. The prices in the menu make you think you're getting a higher quality. But that's just another deception on their part. The best part of being there was the bread.
Before serving your meal, they bring you fresh bread and butter. The bread is flaky on the outside with a warm and soft inside that was oh so tasty. It's the perfect way to start, particularly when you're famished from the heat waves outdoors. And especially when you have to wait something over 15 minutes for your SANDWICH. I mean honestly... I can make a gourmet sandwich in less than 2 minutes. They didn't have to cook anything. And they weren't that busy. Was there only one cook? That's the only thing I can think of. And if that's the case, what idiots! It's spring break vacation and late lunch time. On one of the most popular tour sites no less. We were down St. George Street. 
Other things to take notice of, most of their dishes are seafood. Everything was very pricey. Our sandwiches were in the $10-15 range. 

The sandwiches were good. Nothing spectacular. I liked the plantain chips they served with them. A healthier and unique side dish that keeps the meal light. 
The waiter had to be flagged down when we needed something. He gave us someone else's check as well. My sisters trick of draining your glass to get service didn't even work there. 
I found their website. 
I find it interesting that they require you to be classy enough to not wear sleeveless when you're a guy. In this heat, it could be appreciated by other patrons. 
I'm still disappointed. I don't feel that this is a place I'd want to refer loved ones to. Nor will I feel inclined to return to it. With so many options on George, no one needs to suffer through the same disappointment twice.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Want a free ride??

St. Augustine residents! 
Time to be a tourist in your own town. September is the month that locals can ride free on the Old Town Trolley's! http://www.trolleytours.com/mobile/st-augustine/index.asp 
This is part of the press release about it. 

"All St. John's County residents can ride the Old Town Trolley's free this month, along with touring the Old Jail, the Oldest Store Museum, Potter's Wax Museum and the St. Augustine History Museum. 
All you need to do is come on over to the Old Jail, sign up for the free Hometown Pass, show your I.D. with St. John's County address, and get ready to ride the Trolleys all month long!
Now it's your turn to be a tourist in your own backyard! What a great way to tour the city and forget about parking!"

Thanks for sharing, Alisa!