tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post5196039139965663251..comments2023-09-16T12:00:05.309-04:00Comments on Feed Me/Drink Me: Tavern at the Temple: First Impressionsbraingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-38302935116363375462008-06-08T21:22:00.000-04:002008-06-08T21:22:00.000-04:00I was there on Friday night and they ran out of st...I was there on Friday night and they ran out of steak knives! People in my group had to cut their steaks with butter knives. Kinda pathetic if you ask me. The food was good, but the service was terrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-62101444345302955022008-03-02T11:56:00.000-05:002008-03-02T11:56:00.000-05:00Finally, new ownership of the lower level "the gri...Finally, new ownership of the lower level "the grille" is showing great potential. I was amazed at the new changes that have been made since my last visit into Buggs. I am very excited to see the possibiities of this level given the changes in place. I had a chance to meet two of the three new female owners. Their enthusiasm is going to make this place great! I can't wait for the patio to open when the weather breaks. This floor needed a change and is getting one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-85177785328086826982007-11-16T21:44:00.000-05:002007-11-16T21:44:00.000-05:00I hold a high position in the community and decide...I hold a high position in the community and decided to take my business associated in for dinner the other night. It was absolutely amazing! I ordered the ribeye special and it was so good I heard they ran out in 45 minutes. The restaurant was packed and there was a holiday party in the private dining room. I found out they don't charge room fees if you book during off hours and based on the look and feel of the place...it's a steal! The chef is out of this world and he came over to our table to talk about the food. I spoke with their event coordinator and apparently they also lease out the canal space from 11th Street to Ohio Street. I believe this business is going to do great and I just ask everyone, including brain girl, to give it a chance. If you don't know anything about fine dining please realize that any new fine dining restaurant needs some time to get their feet wet. Looking forward to many more drinks at the bar with the famous view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-13427454309271705522007-11-06T19:36:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:36:00.000-05:00Today Clarian employees received the following mes...Today Clarian employees received the following message - "Parking spaces at the Clarian Pathology Lab haven't yet been finalized for diners at Buggs Temple. So, please don't park at the Path Lab when visiting Buggs."?https://www.blogger.com/profile/06567688151934232991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-45641245679423912772007-11-04T12:02:00.000-05:002007-11-04T12:02:00.000-05:00I posted the original menu on my blog a week or so...I posted the original menu on my blog a week or so ago. As braingirl said, it's outdated and small, but it'll still give you an <A HREF="http://dig-b.blogspot.com/2007/10/developmentbeer-buggs-temple-menus.html" REL="nofollow">idea</A>.CorrNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371462855078578516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-23071914636565407402007-11-03T11:14:00.000-04:002007-11-03T11:14:00.000-04:00I saw their opening menu in an email early on, but...I saw their opening menu in an email early on, but it's expanded quite a bit since then. Haven't seen it online. (Their web site is out of date.)braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-37735400618576667412007-11-03T09:47:00.000-04:002007-11-03T09:47:00.000-04:00Does anyone have a soft copy of the menu they can ...Does anyone have a soft copy of the menu they can post?Friends Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984974658135223322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-30005674279128543622007-11-02T11:16:00.000-04:002007-11-02T11:16:00.000-04:00It's sad that we may resort to BYOS (bring your ow...It's sad that we may resort to BYOS (bring your own stemware)...I was drinking the Sofia champagne when we had the flute shortage. I love that stuff (but definitely NOT out of the can)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-26061309598454778272007-11-02T10:57:00.000-04:002007-11-02T10:57:00.000-04:00I love the stemless champagne flutes from Crate & ...I love the stemless champagne flutes from Crate & Barrel that are $2 each. I seem to break one every time I use them, so I'm always replacing them. Maybe I'll take some when I go here next week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-50902930749083520252007-11-02T09:27:00.000-04:002007-11-02T09:27:00.000-04:00Ahaha! Same thing here! I ordered the Sofia (whic...Ahaha! Same thing here! I ordered the Sofia (which is a smart choice for by the glass bubbly) but asked for it in a glass rather than in the can. (In the can, it's just ass.) The bartender seemed confused. I asked for a champagne flute and she said she had *one*!<BR/><BR/>Heh -- good thing we didn't order the $245 bottle of Dom. <BR/><BR/>You can get a dozen champagne flutes for $9.99 at Linens and Things. Use those until your restaurant supply order comes in. Do *something* but there's no world where it's acceptable to serve sparkling wine in a bowl-shaped glass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-51001694999275270272007-11-02T09:15:00.000-04:002007-11-02T09:15:00.000-04:00I agree with braingirl - it's definitely fair to r...I agree with braingirl - it's definitely fair to review a newly opened place, especially if you're paying $36 an entree. <BR/><BR/>When we dined there, I ordered a glass of champagne. Great. Once I received it, one of my dining companions decided she would like a glass of champagne as well. They brought it out in a big red wine goblet because they had run out of champagne glasses. (We were the only patrons in the whole establishment, including the bar and the Grille downstairs [which wasn't open]). <BR/><BR/>I will say the fingerling potato soup was divine, as was the pumpkin cheesecake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-20165526051867537882007-11-02T08:50:00.000-04:002007-11-02T08:50:00.000-04:00>>Is it really fair to review a place on it's open...>>Is it really fair to review a place on it's opening???<BR/><BR/>Well, Tavern has been open for nearly two weeks now. They haven't been comping customers for the last two weeks, so why should I not consider them "open" and ready to go? Yes, it's fair that I give my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>I'm not trying to be snarky, but my feeling is a) paying customers are coming in the door of the restaurant. If they have a bad experience, they won't be back. I clearly didn't have a bad experience even though I think there are bugs to be worked out. Everyone of those paying customers is "reviewing".<BR/><BR/>b) Whether Bugg's knows it or not, every major foodie/restaurant hound in town has been there in the last two weeks. (I saw two of them the night I was there and I was with two others.) Everyone else I've talked to has been or was going last night or tonight. The restaurant is already being "reviewed" by all their potentially best customers. And some of them are much more critical and less forgiving than me. They talk and they write places off very early. <BR/><BR/>c) With the huge interest, the late opening, the chef, and the number of queries I get looking for info, yes, it's completely fair to offer my thoughts -- and first impressions -- this early. Some people will remain eager to check it out and others will decide to wait, which is good, too. First impressions are just that -- and while they're important, they're also not the only thing we'll ever know about this restaurant. <BR/><BR/>For a place that's been open for two weeks, I think they're doing pretty well. The food is surprisingly dialed in (certainly compared to the first few weeks Harry and Izzy's was open when my notes reflect a lot of their food was really terrible.) A few service, menu, and signage issues are fixable. How they're fixed is a sign of how the restaurant progresses. This is life in the restaurant business -- and I suspect Chef Gates know it, too. <BR/><BR/>Why do you think he was ready with the food?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-91433229657941837552007-11-02T00:10:00.000-04:002007-11-02T00:10:00.000-04:00I had the roasted chicken at Buggs and thought it ...I had the roasted chicken at Buggs and thought it was excellent. We also received a tour of the whole building and they are still trying to close a few projects, but I really hope it works out. The canal is such a beautiful place and I look forward to eating on the deck next summer!CoutureAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501860404150906072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-12306115436221762332007-11-01T23:39:00.000-04:002007-11-01T23:39:00.000-04:00Is it really fair to review a place right on it's ...Is it really fair to review a place right on it's opening???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-81048141204731313322007-11-01T16:40:00.000-04:002007-11-01T16:40:00.000-04:00My god, the smoker smell is too much. I've only b...My god, the smoker smell is too much. I've only been in there once and only for about 30 minutes but I smelled like it the rest of the night. It permeates every pore of your body.<BR/><BR/>Agreed regarding Easley. I can understand supporting local -- and appreciate that they offer a Chateau Thomas -- but that's just a little silly.<BR/><BR/>As I mentioned on my blog, the beer selection is very lacking. They only had one truly interesting option in Delirium Tremens. I wish fine-dining restaurants would get over the notion that you can only have wine with an expensive meal. Sure, I love wine with food as much as the next person, but beer can pair with food just as well and in some cases better.<BR/><BR/>R Bistro is one of the few upscale places in town that has a half-way decent beer selection (and even then, it's not much). Considering that every time I've ordered a bottle of red there, it seems to come out <I>above</I> room temperature, I only go with beer now.CorrNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371462855078578516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-87122573724771918102007-11-01T16:14:00.000-04:002007-11-01T16:14:00.000-04:00The mass email Buggs sent out last week with menu ...The mass email Buggs sent out last week with menu and coupon attachments contained spelling and grammar errors left and right. Plus it was over-punctuated with exclamation points. It was really unprofessional. (!!!!) <BR/><BR/>That same email promised Cornerstone Coffee was open at 6:30 AM sharp...but when I drove past for work at 8 AM that very morning, there were a dozen or so employees (and customers?) waiting outside in the cold for someone to show up and unlock the place. <BR/><BR/>Both are indicative of a really disorganized start-up effort.<BR/><BR/>And I agree - a lighter vegetarian item on the menu is a necessity. Something more inspired than an expensive vegetable plate (which they don't even currently offer at the Tavern). When we schedule restaurants for dinners of visiting faculty, a diverse menu is a must, so Buggs isn't being added to our repetoire here anytime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com