Stingray Sushi

I did it! I went to one of the restaurants off my list of restaurants I was DYING to try, and it did NOT disappoint! I love my list too because when Alissa called and told me to choose a place for lunch, I just went to my list and suddenly had tons of ideas!

I had heard from others that Stingray Sushi was relatively expensive, but I am never really turned off by that because I love the Tootsie Roll (although I am pretty sure that more and more places are calling it the Crab Crunch Roll or Crunch Roll these days), and the Tootsie Roll can range anywhere from 7-12 dollars depending on location, and I am willing to pay anywhere in that range. I don't eat any sort of expensive fish or tons of it, so I am probably not the best judge of sushi, but I LOVED their rolls. We stuck with a Philadelphia Roll, Tootsie Roll (or Crunch Roll), and one amazing roll that was topped with jalapenos and served with a sweet chili sauce. GREAT combination of flavors!

Now, I have to admit my most favorite thing about the Biltmore location was the patio. I am not a huge fan of patios. I don't normally like to eat my food outdoors, but OMG, the over sized couches that served as "booth" like seating for the tables were soooooooooooo comfortable. I felt like I was just lounging at home talking to my friend Alissa. It was amazing. I was just happy we went before the big cool down because in my opinion it was the PERFECT temperature on the patio December 28th!

Hurry over to Stingray Sushi soon!

Gallo Blanco

A GEM! A true gem right in the middle of the business district on Central! Just a little south of Indian School is a street called Clarendon, at Clarendon and 4th Ave, there is a TREAT! The Clarendon Hotel has a restaurant in it that is called Gallo Blanco. If you get Phoenix Magazine, (which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GET IF YOU LIVE IN PHOENIX-MY FAVORITE), you have stared at the Gallo Blanco tacos since their Best of Phoenix issue came out in early September! The picture is worth ONE THOUSAND WORDS!



So thankful that B Mok Revealed had a picture of the appetizer we started with-Chicharrón de Queso!



IT WAS AMAZING! The cheese was like the cheese that oozes out of the side of a quesadilla and browns, then they roll it into this tower and serve it with the jalapeno dipping sauce (also known as Aji aioli sauce, but since most of us don't really get a clear picture from that title, I like mine better!)-TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!

Then, we should talk about their ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. . .we all enjoyed their FABULOUS margaritas, made with fresh fruit juices and fabulous tequila, but what should REALLY be talked about is the sangria with all sorts of fresh fruit cut up and marinated in the delicious concoction!!! YUM!

So I was finally given the chance to taste the tacos! HEAVENLY, and I love their presentation, they just put them in these taco holders, and the table has to remember what they ordered and divide them up! So cute and fun, very sushi like! I tried the carne asada, pork and fresh fish (ahi tuna)! They each had a VERY unique flavor, and I don't think I could pick a favorite. I am disappointed I didn't try the shrimp because my friend Andrea stated it was her favorite, but now it just means I need to go back!

Their green salsa is delicious and the closest thing I have found to my favorite breakfast taco place in San Antonio.

My friend, Tamara, had Ensalada Cortada which was the tossed salad with many ingredients, but the most important being the corn nuts. She gushed about the corn nuts with each and every bite. She said the corn nuts MADE the salad, and in my opinion, corn nuts are a GREAT addition to each and every dish! I LOVE CORN NUTS!

My friend, Shannon, had the Arroz Verde, and when I asked her to review it for me, this is what she had to say:

"The salsa had some kick to it so I don't think I finished all of it. It was
soooooo good balanced with the rice though. People who like a little more spice
than I do would truly enjoy it. Nice side item to go along with all the flavors
of the tacos. Yum!"

She also reviewed the lime tart she and Andrea shared for their birthday:

"The Lime tart was DELICIOUS. It was not too tart and just the right amount of
sweet. The fresh lime taste was so good. The whipped cream on top was homemade
and very light, and the graham crust was not overpowering. A bit different from
the key lime pie that I love so much. Presentation wasn't too exciting - almost
like I had baked it myself at home and plopped a square of it on a plate with a
dollop of whipped cream on top."

BUT WAIT, the review doesn't stop there, we happened to go on a Wednesday night, and the place was PACKED. That's because on Wednesday from 7-9 they have Flamenco dancers come and perform. It was great fun, and the dancers really have a lot of talent.

I know I will definitely need to go back because this place serves breakfast ALL DAY, and in my opinion, breakfast is the best meal of the day! Can't wait for my return trip!

I'm BACK!

Well, not with a food post, but with a post about WHY I disappeared for awhile! The economy has been a complete and total disaster lately! I began to feel really guilty about skipping from one place to the next, and I wasn't really interested in trying new restaurants. What I was interested in was supporting the local economy and continuing to return to the restaurants that I LOVED time and time again so that they would stay in business.

Restaurants are SHUTTING their doors left and right these days! However, some of the restaurants I reviewed back in the day are earning accolades and experiencing such AMAZING success, so it seems wrong to try a new wine bar when Bomberos was ranked one of the Top 10 Latin restaurants in America by USA Today!

Are there new restaurants I want to try? MOST DEFINITELY! Currently the list includes: St. Francis, Culinary Dropout, FnB, Local Breeze (formerly Palette) and Stingray Sushi. Will I make it to those restaurants, probably, but my new restaurant ventures are fewer and further between because I need to support my local favorites: Postino Central, Scramble, Maizie's, and El Bravo, and there are only so many days in the week!

Scramble

www.azscramble.com

On Valentine's Day, my darling husband took his girls to the newest breakfast spot in town, Scramble. Located at 7th St and Mountain View, it is a darling little place!!!

I got to try out their Eggs Benedict, YUM! And, you must try the Scramble hash browns that have bacon and cheddar mixed in them. The lady at the table next to me had one of their signature cinnamon rolls that looked amazing. My husband had the french toast which he greatly enjoyed. It looked thick-soft in the middle, crispy on the outside. AND, my daughter had some toast! They have great service. Much like Pei Wei, you place your order, find a seat, someone brings you your food. Self-service on the condiments and drinks, but overall a very fun place to try!

Over Easy

4031 N. 40th St.

Nestled in what used to be a Taco Bell around Indian School and 40th St, this breakfast joint is REASONABLY priced and yummy! The owner is quirky and friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and their kids menu is sure to be a hit!!! I had the Over Easy, brioche with spinach, a fried egg and bacon sauce. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce, but the dish is a great idea. My mom had the Mushroom, Cheese and Scallion omelet that was incredible. Perfect combination of ingredients. My son had the chocolate waffle with powdered sugar. What kid wouldn't love that. Even mommy had a taste and gave it TWO THUMBS UP!!! Open from 6:30-11:30 daily make sure you hurry in soon!

Maria Maria

For those of you on the East side of town, I tried out one of the new restaurants at Tempe Marketplace yesterday, and let me just tell you that it did not disappoint. The ambiance was phenomenal, really cool and hips decos, but I have to say the chips are officially what did me in! It is a little pricier than your average Mexican food restaurant, we will call it fancy Mexican, but they have this GREAT covered patio with fans and comfortable chairs, flat screen TVs showing the Sunday football, and from the looks of their margaritas, I would guess they are yummy, I didn't try one, but throw in a laptop with wireless Internet, and it would be my PERFECT Sunday.

The chips have the rock salt, the guacamole has a serious kick, suddenly your mouth will be on fire, their salsa is thick and flavorful, and the meal could really end there. I did order a salad, and it too was wonderful, but I kid you not, I started to scoop my salad up with chips, I cannot even tell you how many of the chips I ate yesterday!! My friend had the quesadilla and thought it was delicious! Overall, I highly recommend this place!!! I will definitely return next time I head out east! Our server's name was Carissa, and while she was not the brightest and DEFINITELY could have moved a little faster. We all smiled when we heard her name!

The Roosevelt

Hip,swanky, YUMMY bar that my friends and I went to last night. From the owner/creator of Matt's Big Breakfast, comes the most delicious bar food EVER! We ordered the cheese plate which included this to die for cranberry bread, fig spread, organic apple, crackers, a spicy blue cheese, a creamy Gouda and a crumbly cheddar. YUM! I couldn't get enough. It was like CRACK! Also ordered was the hot pretzel with two types of mustard (BOTH DELICIOUS), a grilled cheese with tomato soup, and the chips and dip, served with two types of dip: onion and blue cheese. The chips were flavored, crunchy and wonderful. Very reasonably priced as well!
They have beer and wine on the menu, I had a Cabernet, while my friends opted for the house red wine and a cider, which was described as, "SOOooooooo good!" This place was amazing, and I cannot wait to go there again. It was pretty crowded for a Wednesday night. We sat in the back at a community table. All of the couches and over sized chairs were taken, along with almost every spot at the bar. If you go, be prepared to stand, but know that it is well worth it.

Fate

www.go2fate.com
905 N. 4th St.
Phoenix, 85004

This restaurant is located on a REALLY DARK STREET, and once you are tucked safely inside, the ambiance is AMAZING, the exposed stucco, layered with brick and fun art is really cute. They have curtains that make it open to the patio, which I may sit on if I had some male friends with me, or if I was there with my husband.

They tried to do too many weird combinations with their food, and I was not a fan. Of the four of us, I would say that half of us liked it, and half of us did not. We started with the Crab Puffs and the Fresh Market Greens which were stir fried greens and a dipping sauce. The Crab Puffs were REALLY good, but the sauce that they had to dip them in was not as sweet and savory as it usually is, kind of bitter. And the greens were cooked ok and served with a REALLY spicy sauce-flavorful, but not my favorite! We tried three main dishes: Thai Coconut Curry, Pad Thai Noodles, and Hong Kong Flat Rice. The curry was good, but mainly, it was curry sauce and very little chicken. It was a bowl of curry sauce. The Pad Thai was good, nothing really special, and the Hong Kong Flat Rice, was NOT RICE! It was like a Lo Mein, but they had wide flat noodles, shaped like water chestnuts that were VERY CONFUSING! Sure, all the dishes were served with rice, and I made rice dish out of the Hong Kong flat rice, my favorite of the three dishes, but overall, I was not impressed.

We did have a very nice bottle of the Budini Malbec! My new favorite type of grape. But, we did end up at Bomberos for a night cap because the chairs were so uncomfortable at this place. I don't think I would go back when there are so many other cute, YUMMY places to eat at.

Palette

I have been craving this restaurant since I left there two weeks ago!!! Everything about the place screamed perfect fall breakfast. Pat and I had the pleasure of dining there without the kids, and we were able to sit out on the patio. However, on a trip inside to use the bathroom, I found that the inside of this refurbished "house" was just as charming as the outside!
I had the The Egg as recommended by the Phoenix New Times food critic, and I was not disappointed. The puff pastry was light and flaky, the eggs cooked perfectly, and the fresh chives were the perfect addition to this dish. Pat's selection was a little out there for him because he doesn't like to stray too far from the norm, but he had Banana "Rum Cake" French Toast, and I stole a few bites, AMAZING. The sauce was sweet and sticky, almost like caramel. It also came with sausage, that I couldn't get enough off.
I will warn you that this restaurant shares a parking lot with my other favorite location, Cibo, so I could be biased, but check it out. If you head down there and see the line at Matt's Big Breakfast is too long for you, drive right on by and head to Palette, different selection of food, but equally as delicious!

http://www.downtownbrunch.com/home.html
606 N. Fourth Avenue

Pizza Picazzo

http://www.picazzos.com

Have you noticed that many of my food blogs surround the art of pizza? This place truly represented the art of pizza, without incurring a two hour wait. They offer a super selection of salads, specialty pizzas and desserts. To start, we sampled two of their fabulous salads, the Chopped Italian and the Fresh Pear Gorgonzola. I wish I had someone with me who loves Gorgonzola as much as I do, but none the less, Patrick enjoyed the pear salad, but NO ONE liked it as much as the Chopped Italian salad which is a MUST HAVE if you go there, FULL of fabulous items such as garbanzo beans, pepperoni, crunchy croutons, mozzarella, and tomatoes, it was packed full of flavor!
The highlight of the meal was most definitely the pizza! We ordered the Perfect Blend on their thin crust, which was smothered with Alfredo sauce, topped with spinach, mushrooms, and Italian Sausage, and then covered in mozzarella. Their Italian sausage was full of flavor, and the vegetables added the perfect flavor. We also tried the Original Butter Garlic crust topped with sausage and pepperoni. I have nothing more to say than, YUM!!! Make sure you aren't planning a romantic outing afterwards because when they say garlic, they mean GARLIC! No dessert this time, but I am hoping to go back and try their giant cookie topped with ice cream some day soon!
We went to the location at the Scottsdale Promenade, but they have locations around the Valley, Sedona, Flagstaff and just recently opened a location in Oregon! So, no matter where you are, you should be able to have a taste of this DELICIOUS slice of pie!

Maizie's Cafe

www.maiziescafe.com

YUM!! Charming new place in Central Phoenix, absolutely DELICIOUS food, with HUGE portions! They have some unique items that you won't find anywhere else. Their Wingless Buffalo Dip is the perfect combination of cream and spice. I always order Spinach Dip when it is on the menu, but the waitress recommended this, and I am glad that I went with something I couldn't get elsewhere! The Basil Pesto Bruschetta is just heavenly!

I was NOT a fan of the Krazy Kobb Salad, but so far that is the only thing I have not liked. And, it was only because of the dressing, I believe it was homemade and it had red pepper in it, and I don't like any kind of bell pepper. Otherwise, their tuna and chicken salad are amazing. They have REALLY delicious fries that you can't keep your hands off of. I swear I am going to try one of their inside out burgers next time I go! You MUST try the Bueno Breakfast Burrito. The woman who ordered it said it was the best thing she has ever eaten, and it looked AMAZING!

As for alcohol, I have had a glass of the Kung Fu Girl Riesling, which was ordered SOLELY because of the name, and it was quite delightful. I also ordered a Sunset on Central for lunch one time, and it was almost as though I was transported to a cruise ship.

Both times we have gone, we ordered the Chocolate Cake, which is amazing, but next time I am ordering the Strawberry Tall Cake, it looks delightful when it goes by the table, and I can't get it out of my head! YUM!

Pizzeria Bianco

www.pizzeriabianco.com

TOTAL and COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT, and this is mainly due to the fact that Cibo (reviewed previously) was really hard to live up to. AND with Pizzeria Bianco being known as the best in the country, BLAH BLAH BLAH, I was expecting to be blown out of the water!

First of all, the incredibly RUDE hostess, needs to realize that she WORKS at Pizzeria Bianco, she doesn't own it, doesn't make the pizza, all she does is stand in the doorway and tell people that they must wait hours on end for mediocre, SOGGY pizza! We started with the tomato, basil and mozzarella salad, an antipasto and spiedini The tomato, basil and mozzarella was really good, the antipasto was a big plate of mushy cooked vegetables, and the spiedini was just ok.

As for the pizza, we tried one of each of the pizzas, and I would have to say my favorite was the Biancoverde! I realize more and more that I love the taste, texture and spice behind arugula, and it was SUCH A GREAT pizza topping. The Rosa with the red onion and pistachios had a unique flavor, and these are the two pizzas I feel I may return for, but definitely NOT when I have to wait for two hours. The Margherita pizza was SOGGY, the kind where you just have to fold it in half several times and shove it in your mouth, but that is not what I expected when I walked in the door.

NO DESSERT because they don't offer dessert! I was just really disappointed! Save your time and money and head to Cibo, they are on vacation right now, but they open again on the 23rd, so give them a call and make a reservation ASAP!

Matt's Big Breakfast

www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
801 N. 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ

If you are an avid reader of my other blog, Crazy Little Psychos, then you knew this one was coming! I was a doubter! I thought there was no way that this place could be anything special when it came to serving breakfast. However, it was better than anyone had ever stated it would be! The location itself is the cutest little place, notice LITTLE! They were not really set up to accommodate our party of eight, but we split up, and enjoyed our SUPER breakfast.

The best part of the particular day we went was that the special was EGGS BENEDICT, and those are my absolute FAVORITE!!!!! The eggs were cooked perfectly, and I swear they used honey baked ham instead of Canadian bacon, which was such a pleasant surprise!!!! These were served with the hash browns which were like an enormous potato pancake that I absolutely LOVE, so I was very happy with this. I wish I had tried home fries, but I guess it will leave something for me to try next time.

My kids had the pancakes which were light and fluffy, the syrup was the perfect combination of sweet and sticky! My husband couldn't get enough of the waffle. The rest of the people we were with got some combination of the omelet. My sister's 14 year old step-son was overheard stating that he wanted to go back just 24 hours later!

I really appreciate the owner's wife (which makes her the owner too in my opinion, but whatever) taking the time to talk to all of us. I asked her if she made the bread, and they don't, BUT they do their best to use local business and only go outside the city if necessary. She said that if you are a local business they will give you a chance!

I can't wait to go back and try something off their lunch menu!

El Bravo

8338 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ

So it is finally time to introduce all of you to this quiet, little joint deep in the heart of Central Phoenix, which means, don't let the neighborhood scare you. Right in this little pocket of not-so-niceness, the food is remarkable, and I go at least once a week to satisfy a serious craving! Their tortilla chips and salsa are noteworthy, but probably the most outstanding thing in their restaurant has got to be their enchilada sauce. AMAZING!!! Service is so-so, but always served with a smile, the family owned joint is never a disappointment.

I always order the #14 with a cheese enchilada, rice and beans. One time, I included a beef tamale, and I was a little disappointed because there were olives in the tamale, and I don't really like olives. Patrick has not stopped talking about the chicken chimichanga since we ate there two weeks ago. The outside was crispy and deep fried, but the inside remained soft and delicious!!! He is looking for the perfect day to take his entire office there.

The cinnamon cookies, that apparently have a specific name that I am unaware of, are AMAZING!!!

People have been talking about this place forever: the girls that I used to baby-sit for swear by it, preschool moms, and close friends. I am so happy that I finally go to experience the BEST Mexican food in Phoenix. I used to think Valle Luna had it, now, I just think Valle Luna has really good bean dip!

Cibo

www.cibophoenix.com

One of the best local spots that we have been to in quite awhile. Situated in a restored home in downtown Phoenix, the food is phenomenal, the pizza is phenomenal and the wine is phenomenal. I have no idea what wine we drank because I was not on the ordering end of the table, but maybe someone who is there can post what the wines were, both red, and both very delightful.

We started with two of their salad, one was the cous cous salad, topped with asparagus and grilled shrimp, the shrimp wasn't cooked very well, but the asparagus were perfect and the blend of vegetables mixed in the cous cous was delicious (really glad that we can eat tomatoes again!). This was their special of the evening, every Thursday, they have a special, so if you can make it that night, it is worth trying out the special of the evening. The other salad was my absolute FAVORITE, the Pear Salad was to die for. Perfect arugula topped with hunks of cheese, pears, honey and toasted almonds, YUMMY! A must have if you go there!

We tried three pizzas, the Margherita, the Pomodoro Fresco, and the Diavola. Of the three the Diavola was probably my favorite, but it was SUPER spicy, so don't go for that if you don't like that. Around the table, the margherita was the favorite, but really, you can go wrong with a wood-fired pizza in my opinion!

Finally for dessert we had the Nutella and Banana crepe with a scoop of ice cream and the Nutella and Mascarpone with a scoop of ice cream. Seriously, melt in your mouth deliciousness. I didn't think I would like the mascarpone cheese, but it was like a whipped cream. SOOOOO GOOD! Originally we had ordered the Suzette that came with Grand Marnier and orange marmalade, but they were out of it, so we will have to go back and try that one a different night. Maybe a night when it is cooler, and we could enjoy their wonderful patio. Little lights and misters, really quaint!

White Chocolate Grill

www.whitechocolategrill.com

Probably my all time FAVORITE RESTAURANT of all time. I have yet to meet someone who goes there that DOESN'T like it!

Since the first thing listed on their menu is dessert, let's start with that! Their White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie is what dreams are made of! The graham cracker crust is thick and crunchy, kind of like a granola, topped with custard full of fresh bananas and finished with real whip cream, caramel and white chocolate shavings, YUM! They actually had the nerve to tell me that they were out of this when I was there and I was pregnant. My family thought I was going to attack the waiter!

As far as appetizers go, I haven't tried one that I didn't like. Their Spinach dip is amazing, very close to Houston's, you may think that you have walked into a Houston's when you arrive, but believe it or not, there is no correlation. The AZ Egg Rolls are loaded with flavor. The Tomato Soup is YUM, how fun is that you have to be 21 to order it! Apparently they have rolls and honey butter, but they don't offer them up, you have to ask for them! I had been there about 10 times before I even saw a roll. They are worth asking for!

I have tasted many, many things on the menu, but my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE is the Spit Roasted Turkey French Dip! The turkey and cheese are the perfect texture and flavor, but the best part about this dish is the delectable gravy they serve you to dip the sandwich in, kind of like a cream of mushroom soup, BUT BETTER! I have had the ribs, which fall right off the bone, no need to get a messy face. Cheeseburger and French Dip stand out in the restaurant spotlight, and their rotisserie chicken is tender and juicy!

I can tell you one more secret about this restaurant and it is this, you get a bang for your buck when you order an alcoholic beverage because they LOAD IT UP with alcohol. Their bar is beautiful, and it provides a great atmosphere for any sort of event!

Chelsea's Kitchen

www.chelseaskitchenaz.com

So, ladies and gentleman, I was NOT impressed. It was a very cute setting! Still unsure why they would have valet here since the parking lot is not very big to begin with, but people were using it which goes to show just how LAZY Americans are! Granted it was SCORCHING HOT yesterday, but not even a walk to the door from the furthest spot would have caused someone to break a sweat!

We were seated and given our drinks that we ordered, which held the first disappointment, the Diet Coke was served in a can with a glass of ice and a straw! Seriously, one of the joys of going out to eat is unlimited FOUNTAIN soda refills, that made me sad! I wanted to change my order to an iced tea, but that seemed like it would set our waitress over the edge. I started with the Tomato Basil soup, which tasted as though they dumped some Prego sauce in a bowl and topped it with a few croutons, YUCK! Then, I had the cheeseburger, which was cooked perfectly, but there was nothing really special about it! The fries were the highlight of the lunch, they were seasoned shoestring fries that were YUMMY! My MIL had the French Dip, and it looked good, piled high with prime rib, I think next time I went there, I would try that, but once again, the high end local failed to impress.

Phoenix City Grille

www.phoenixcitygrille.com

I went to Phoenix City Grill last night, and while I thought it was tasty, I thought it was outrageous when it came to price. Granted, I was with a large group, and we split the bill evenly among us, but we each got one drink and one entree, along with ZERO APPETIZERS, and each of us chipped in a hefty $37! I started out by ordering a Pineapple Martini which tasted EXACTLY like a pineapple Lifesaver! It is a great summer drink with the temperatures near scorching, it was just what I needed at the end of a LONG DAY! I ordered the Rose Lane Chicken which was absolutely moist and delicious, served with horseradish mashed potatoes, which didn't hold a candle to Olive and Ivy, but good none the less! The asparagus were kind of overcooked and not very good, which was disappointing because that is BY FAR my favorite vegetable.

Others around me had the Salmon, the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, the PCG pasta, and the Seafood Linguine. All of these delectable meals were gobbled up in an instant! Good eats!

Sprinkles

www.sprinklescupcakes.com

I was not impressed. Sorry to tell you all that there was WAY TOO MUCH frosting, the cake portion was nothing phenomenal, and I wouldn't pay $3.50 per cupcake ever again! Jackson picked out the Vanilla Milk Chocolate, and I sampled it, it was nothing special, and the sprinkles that topped the cupcake totally ruined the flavor of the frosting.
I will admit that the lemon and banana were tasty, but once again, probably a cupcake I could make somehow! The red velvet had cream cheese frosting that was delicious, but the cake portion of the cupcake was nothing great. Overall, I DEFINITELY would not stand in line for these cupcakes, and I wouldn't go out of my way to get one. To go with a three year old, it is a little exciting because it is the "cupcake store", but overall, it did not impress me.

Delux Burger

www.deluxburger.com

Well, after a LONG wait, I was finally able to make it to Delux Burger for lunch today! I have to say that they were very welcoming when Claire and I showed up with our four kids, needed two highchairs, more room at the table, Kid's Menus, crayons, etc. It was an absolute PERFECT day to enjoy their patio complete with misting system. I had the Delux Burger and Claire had the Standard Classic Burger, both cooked to perfection. I opted out of the blue cheese addition to my burger, but I added Cheddar, and it was absolutely enchanting! We also shared a basket of sweet and french fries. A combination of their french fries and their sweet potato fries. Neither Claire and I were looking forward to the sweet potato fries, but they were surprisingly tasty! The fries come with ketchup and their "house" dipping sauce which is a combination of sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, garlic and special seasonings. Since all the kids ate a grilled cheese kid's meal. I can tell you that it was nothing special, cheese on a hamburger bun that looked like it had been in a panini press. I was not all that impressed with their kids menu that had a grilled cheese, hot dog and peanut butter and jelly. I really wanted Jackson to order the hot dog so at least I would be paying money for a little meat, but NO GO! The Kids Meal was expensive at $5 because it didn't include a drink and that cost us $2 each! Overall the hamburger was DELICIOUS and the fries were perfect, but I don't know that I would necessarily go back. It was REALLY expensive for what we ordered. I know they use real QUALITY ingredients, but I think the kids and I would have been just as happy down the road at Fuddruckers!