Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Review of Thai Basil - Denver, Colorado
I had the misfortune of craving Thai food on Sunday - a day when my favorite Thai restaurant in all of Denver and Colorado Springs was closed -- WILD GINGER in Littleton, Colorado. So, I did the next best thing. Plugged in Thai in my search engine on google maps and Thai Basil along with its neighbor Swing Thai on Alameda in Denver popped up. I decided to try a new place since I frequent Swing Thai in the Highlands.
From the beginning... the waitress was ... well, less than friendly. The Thai veggie egg rolls, another review stated on yelp, were nothing but rice noodle and cabbage- that's true but I was hungry. The entrees are a whole 'nother story. SPICY! Their sauces are pre-made so don't expect a mild Thai dish. Sure, maybe I shouldn't expect that from a Thai restaurant but I have been to well over twenty Thai/Asian Fusion restaurants in the Denver area and I have to say, I have never had a problem with getting a dish the way I want it. I did at Thai Basil. If you have even a mild reflux or other condition, watch out! Order wisely!
The prices are comparable but I think the lure to this place is its prices on beer/wine --- they are $0.50 for beer and $2.00 for wines. The CATCH: 5-9pm and you have to buy a dinner entree. I had the panang and it was not as flavorful as other panangs I have had elsewhere but their Asian Chinese dishes in regular soy/Chinese schezuan looked not so spicy- of course, I did not try them so I cannot vouch for it. I will probably not return for the food but like I said, their drink specials I am sure are tempting for those who wish to drink a bit but not pay the big price tag.
The biggest disappointment of the night - I had a ton of left over curry but no rice to go with it so I asked for more rice. At most other places, they provide this in your to-go bag without charging extra. Thai Basil was ready to charge me $2.00 for it. I was a little disappointed and surprised by this as I just wanted enough to eat the next day with my left over panang. In any case, maybe if we had a different server... or maybe if I had just gone to Swing Thai next door. In any case, after three could've, would've, should'ves, GetCluedIn gives Thai Basil a BIG Question Mark. Out of all the Thai places in the Denver metro area, I do not recommend Thai Basil. If you want to go for drinks, then this may be the place for you but if you are looking spectacular Thai food and/or great service, then this is not the place for you.
From the beginning... the waitress was ... well, less than friendly. The Thai veggie egg rolls, another review stated on yelp, were nothing but rice noodle and cabbage- that's true but I was hungry. The entrees are a whole 'nother story. SPICY! Their sauces are pre-made so don't expect a mild Thai dish. Sure, maybe I shouldn't expect that from a Thai restaurant but I have been to well over twenty Thai/Asian Fusion restaurants in the Denver area and I have to say, I have never had a problem with getting a dish the way I want it. I did at Thai Basil. If you have even a mild reflux or other condition, watch out! Order wisely!
The prices are comparable but I think the lure to this place is its prices on beer/wine --- they are $0.50 for beer and $2.00 for wines. The CATCH: 5-9pm and you have to buy a dinner entree. I had the panang and it was not as flavorful as other panangs I have had elsewhere but their Asian Chinese dishes in regular soy/Chinese schezuan looked not so spicy- of course, I did not try them so I cannot vouch for it. I will probably not return for the food but like I said, their drink specials I am sure are tempting for those who wish to drink a bit but not pay the big price tag.
The biggest disappointment of the night - I had a ton of left over curry but no rice to go with it so I asked for more rice. At most other places, they provide this in your to-go bag without charging extra. Thai Basil was ready to charge me $2.00 for it. I was a little disappointed and surprised by this as I just wanted enough to eat the next day with my left over panang. In any case, maybe if we had a different server... or maybe if I had just gone to Swing Thai next door. In any case, after three could've, would've, should'ves, GetCluedIn gives Thai Basil a BIG Question Mark. Out of all the Thai places in the Denver metro area, I do not recommend Thai Basil. If you want to go for drinks, then this may be the place for you but if you are looking spectacular Thai food and/or great service, then this is not the place for you.
Friday, November 19, 2010
And the winner is....
Well I have a new blog name. Coming soon: a link to my new blog and more postings.
And the winner of the lottery for all those who provided suggestions: Sara!!!
I'll be sending out Starbucks your way soon. Yum! Thanks for all your suggestions and voting for my new blog name.
Exciting things to come soon....
And the winner of the lottery for all those who provided suggestions: Sara!!!
I'll be sending out Starbucks your way soon. Yum! Thanks for all your suggestions and voting for my new blog name.
Exciting things to come soon....
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Vote, Vote, Vote!
It's time to VOTE! I received a bunch of suggestions, and came up with a few of my own. For the folks who sent in suggestions, I just plan on doing a random drawing for the Starbucks gift card so you will be notified soon and your first name posted if you have won. I will then need your address. Thanks for all your help everyone!
I need one more bit of support--- please, please vote for one of the blogs listed below. Voting buttons are above but here are the FINAL TWO:
(1) Get Clued in! Formerly Clueless in Colorado, a working mom's consumer blog & perspectives
(2) Clueless in Colorado is … “Going Vogue!” Same great consumer/mommy blog with a more “vogue” look.
Please vote for one of the names above: Either GET CLUED IN! Or GOING VOGUE - hurry! voting ends on Friday, November 19, 2010.
Again, thanks for all your help and stay tuned for more exciting changes coming next weekend!
I need one more bit of support--- please, please vote for one of the blogs listed below. Voting buttons are above but here are the FINAL TWO:
(1) Get Clued in! Formerly Clueless in Colorado, a working mom's consumer blog & perspectives
(2) Clueless in Colorado is … “Going Vogue!” Same great consumer/mommy blog with a more “vogue” look.
Please vote for one of the names above: Either GET CLUED IN! Or GOING VOGUE - hurry! voting ends on Friday, November 19, 2010.
Again, thanks for all your help and stay tuned for more exciting changes coming next weekend!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
A Cartoon to Start the Weekend
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| photo courtesy of Parade Magazine- Cartoon Parade (c) All copyright rights reserved by Cartoon Parade & Parade Magazine |
I thought this was hilarious... blogging is becoming all the craze. It seems like everyone has a blog these days (case in point- yours truly)... it's gotten to the point where this cartoon is actually true: bloggers are blogging about blogs. Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Souper Salad! A great value & fresh food
Yesterday, because the crowds and lines were so long at Chili's and Applebee's due to Veteran's Day, the family and I went to Souper Salad. With two kids below the age of 5, I forget what a great value this place really is! Both my husband and I got buffets for $4.99. See the coupon attached. Between now and December 31, 2010, you can use this unlimited number of times and you do not even need to buy a drink! Now, that's cool - no strings attached. You can have an unlimited salad bar which is quite good at this place, or a baked potato, or soup, nacho bar, pasta bar... OR, just eat all of the above for the same low price. If the kids are under 4, they eat for free! That's a great deal. All four of us can eat for under $12.00!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this "Souper" deal with you. Happy eats!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this "Souper" deal with you. Happy eats!
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