Pegasus

If you like greek food, then I have the best place for you! The restaurant is called Pegasus located in Greek Town, which is in down town Detroit. I went there last weekend with some friends after the Tigers game. When we walked in, we waited about five minutes until we were seated. Inside the restaurant, it is decorated beautifully with vines covering the walls along with lights woven in them, giving the restaurant a romantic feel. Also, there are some statues inside the restaurant that makes you feel like you are in ancient Greece. The lighting inside is very dim which makes you feel relaxed.  Over all the atmosphere was great! it would be a perfect place to have a party, date, or a night out with friends. It is well kept and very clean. It is also located in a very fun part of detroit. Its not far from Comerica Park, and it is right next to the Greek Town Casino. Since Pegasus is located in a popular part of Detroit, you feel completely safe. I think I like Pegasus so much because it is totally different than any greek restaurant that I know of. The decorations, location, and tasty menu makes it very special. The service we had that night was wonderful. The waiter was very friendly and polite. He never forgot to bring us anything, and once we ordered he brought or food out extremely fast.  He had a strong greek accent that made it obvious that he was from Greece. The food was wonderful, fresh and hot. As an appetizer, our group ordered the saganaki “opa” cheese which was amazing! If you don’t know what saganaki is, you have to try it! its flaming cheese. The waiter lights the cheese on fire then shouts opa! That is by far my favorite thing off the menu. For the entrée,  I ordered the Spanakotiropeta, which is very similar to spinach pie. It contains  Fresh leaf spinach, imported feta cheese and spices in thin layers of filo. Along with that, I got the Klassiki Salata, which is the Classic Greek Salad. There is also a fantastic dessert menu with quite the selection. This time, I got the chocolate moose that was to die for. But in the past I have gotten the Baklava  which is of course, the classic greek desert. The menu isn’t very expensive. The prices range anywhere form around five to twenty seven dollars. If you are ever craving Greek food, or even just a fun night out with friends, then I highly suggest Pegasus! I promise you, you will not be disappointed!

Lelli's

On Tuesday the 20th, my friend Tim and I went out to eat at Lelli’s, and had a somewhat unsettling experience. Lelli’s is an Italian restaurant located in Auburn Hills. It is a rather small restaurant that consists of a bar and room with tables in the middle and large booths lining the wall. We both live in Rochester, so it took us about twenty minutes to get there. Lelli’s is a fairly nice restaurant, so you have the choice of valeting your car or parking it your self. People that dine there tend to dress business casual. I wouldn’t recommend people our age to go out to eat there for several reasons. First of all, the crowd that goes there are mainly older people that want to have a party that consists of people their age, or a nice quiet dinner with their spouse. Therefore, Tim and I felt awkward and left out.  When Tim and I arrived, the hostess lost our reservation, so we had to wait an hour and a half to be seated. Also, our waiter was not friendly at all. He did not make us feel welcome, and was rude to us throughout our entire dinner. He was careless and made it obvious that we weren't worth his time, which made Tim and I feel very uncomfortable throughout the evening. When we would order or ask questions about the menu, he would act like we were stupid, and we could even overhear him talking about us to his coworkers. I believe he was acting this way because we are eighteen year olds, and he didn’t want to take us seriously. In the past, when I have been to this restaurant with my parents, the staff was much more friendly and respectful. Eventhough the service was awful, the food was fantastic except for the bread and the fact that once our food arrived, it was cold.  The bread we received that evening was beyond stale.  Not to mention, it was accompanied with butter that was as hard as a rock.  For the appetizer, I ordered the house salad, along with a small cup of minestrone soup. For the entrée, I ordered the fettuccine pasta in a palomino sauce. It took our waiter what seemed like eternity to bring us our food. Eventhough the food tasted great, it would have been much better if it was warmer. Once we were done with dinner, we ordered dessert. Sadly, they were all out of my favorite ice cream, which is the home made chocolate ice cream, therefore I ordered the Spumoni. Overall, even though the food tasted delightful, I would never recommend going out to eat at Lelli’s, especially if you aren’t accompanied with an older crowd. The awful service wasn't worth it, and it ruined our dinner. There are plenty of other Italian restaurants near by that would be much more worth going to. I do not plan on going back again any time soon. 

Bravo

Earlier this week, I went out to dinner at Bravo located at the Village of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Overall I would say that the experience was fantastic. Before being seated, we spent some time in the large bar located at the front of the restaurant. It was nice to choose an appetizer off the "bar bites menu" where all eight offerings were $2.95. Bravo offers an extensive wine list, which many adults appreciate. Many of the wines are made exclusively for Bravo by a winery in Italy. Also, there is a wide variety of specialty drinks and liquors on the menu .While eating in the restaurant, I felt as if I had been whisked away to Italy because of the decor, music, and general feel of the restaurant The atmosphere was very relaxing due to the soft lightening and view out of the large arched windows. The service was outstanding, and the waiter was friendly, professional, and never forgot to bring anything to our table. Also, he was extremely efficient and we never waited too long for our food. The menu consists of traditional Italian food: appetizers, soups and salads, pizza, pasta, house specials, sea foods, grilled meats, and a wide variety of desserts. For starters, you always get a free appetizer of bread and delicious dipping oil. For the entre, my personal favorite is the Pasta Bolognese (spaghetti with a meat sauce), and the Insalata De La Casa (the house salad) which I ordered that night. For dessert, I enjoyed the cheesecake, which very creamy and the top has caramelized sugar that makes it very unique and flavorful. Depending on the time of day, you can go to Bravo for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Unless you make a reservation, there is usually a line of people. An option is to walk around the village while you wait. Bravo would be a perfect restaurant for parties. They have tables, large booths to accommodate families, or a room in the back for private parties. Also, it would be a perfect place to go on a romantic date. Bravo is also very family friendly, sometimes the waiters even bring dough for the kids to play with! Another nice thing about Bravo is that you don't have to dress up, because it has a casual feel. Bravo is not a place where you leave wishing you wouldn't have spent half of your pay check on dinner. Dinners range from about $6.00 to $25.00, so there is something for everyone! Weather permitting, you are given the choice of either sitting inside, or outside on the patio. Overall, my experience at Bravo was great, and I plan on going there in the future.  If you're looking for a nice Italian dinner, Bravo would definitely be the place to go!