Restaurants/Food

Consumer Stories

Hoax fools customers of fast food restaurant

Gary Gibson, owner of two Gary’s Hamburgers restaurants in the CSRA was awoken Friday to calls from his restaurants, after an anonymous person in the group, “Disgusta” said after 40 years Gary’s restaurants would close at the end of September. “That’s totally false,” said Gibson. The group has 82,000 members and allows its members to gripe about issues in the CSRA. Gibson wonders if upcoming, temporary store closings may have caused the post. Due to staffing shortages here at the North Augusta store and the Washington Road store, each store

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Consumer Stories

Sponsored Review: Brinkley’s Chop House and Brinkley’s Tavern

My Melissa and Lyndee are meat and potato girls. You could call my wife a “filet snob” and my daughter has learned from osmosis (and her taste buds). Brinkley’s Chop House in North Augusta is known for its amazing steaks, but what the Gordons learned on a recent Saturday night is that change can be good, even great! About twice a year, Executive Chef, Ed DeFelice changes the menu to address seasonality. Adding different flavors, textures, and accompaniments to staple non-steak menu entrees like Chicken Breast, Duck, Salmon, Scallops, and

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Farmhaus Burger

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 3 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 I’ve been going to the gym with a friend every morning at 5:15, which is much earlier than I ever considered getting up, let alone working out. My next step will be improving my diet and finally learning that just because I exercise doesn’t mean I can eat whatever I want. For example, I know I can’t eat burgers and fries every day, but it can be the perfect meal, especially after a hard

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Consumer Stories

Classic Philippines’ recipes on display in Martinez

Recently, fans of Bam’s Filipino Delish packed the shared space of Chef’s Table Culinary Group in Fury’s Ferry Road shopping center near Baston Road. The meet and greet was a big hit for those who enjoy the authentic comfort and classic foods of the Philippines. The space is in the former OPP Kitchen. Bam’s provides grab-and-go foods like pork BBQ, stuffed fish wrapped in leafy vegetables, shrimp, and more. Also available are Filipino cheese breads, Spanish breads, and cinnamon rolls.

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Metro Diner

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 If you go out to eat regularly, you may have noticed that many restaurants offer inconsistent food quality and service. But then, there are those eateries that diners can rely on for delicious meals and fast, friendly service. For me, Metro Diner has always been one of those eateries. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and its menu options include waffles, omelets, burgers, and seafood. One thing I like about Metro Diner is

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Chicken Salad Chick

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I’ve always been a picky eater, but the list of foods I won’t eat is now much shorter than it used to be. I still don’t like mayonnaise or most dishes that are made with it. My wife always tells me that mayo is little more than eggs and oil, which are both foods I eat, but so far, that hasn’t changed my mind. My wife, Rebecca, and I recently visited Chicken Salad Chick

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B2B Stories

CSRA restaurant offers a Biblical meal

It’s not the Last Supper, but The Wildemount is offering a full-fledged Biblical meal on Monday, June 17 at 6:00 pm. Wildemount owner, Samuel O’Lone worked for eight years in the food service business, but his degree is in theology, which brings us to his latest offering. “I get random ideas about unique offerings for our restaurant. The Bible is about people and people have to eat, so we explored a menu which honors a biblical theme,” explained O’Lone. In the restaurant business or any business for that matter, it’s

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Another Broken Egg Café

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 Before I began writing restaurant reviews, I typically ate at the same restaurants over and over, but I can now step outside of my culinary comfort zone. That’s what led me to try Another Broken Egg Café on Alexander Drive near Kroger in the Washington Walk Shopping Center. The restaurant, which serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch, offers a wide variety of traditional Southern favorites, such as chicken & waffles, and more unique menu options,

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Consumer Stories

Upscale Japanese Restaurant to Open

The owners of Koi restaurant on Washington Road in Martinez are expanding into Evans with another Japanese concept. Fukuro is opening in the new shopping center at 5100 Washington with U.S. Self Storage, Dunkin Donuts, and other fitness and nail concepts. Their Facebook page shares this information about the new concept. “Fukuro is not just a place to eat and drink; it’s a destination where tradition and innovation meet, creating a dining experience that’s both familiar and excitingly new. It’s where every visit becomes an opportunity to explore the depth

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Closings

CSRA Pick-up Meal market set to close

It was an idyllic setting for a new business. A tree-lined street in North Augusta filled with houses built in the 1930’s and 40’s. Businesses line the streets including a realtor’s office, a staffing agency, a hair salon, and a boutique. They supported each other, including their newest neighbor, West Avenue Market, located at 512 West Avenue, which opened in late October last year. Despite a great beginning, when customers popped in and out for the convenience of picking up freshly cooked meals, taking them home, and popping them in

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