AN ADDITION

We are adding a new dimension to our "finding gourmet" blog: restaurant opinions. Being in the food industry we, of course, like eating out and generally prefer anything other than the big chains. Long ago we devised our own rating scale mostly as a fun diversion to critique our meals out. We do eat at a chain on occasion but more often want the experience of one of a kind eating.

This is how our rating system works. We rate DECOR, AMBIENCE, MENU, PRESENTATION, FOOD & SERVICE using the idea of 1, 2 or 3 spoons, 3 being the best and 1 being the poorest.


3 Spoons - worth going again


2 Spoons - so-so


1 Spoon - don't bother going back

We get a kick out of doing our rating; see what you think.


THE BARKING FROG GRILLE


We found this nifty place in Sedona, AZ and couldn't pass it up. The sign itself asked us to come in and give it a try. Yes, you know how I love signs and this is definately a winner as was the food. We had Cactus Fries with Prickly Pear dipping sauce which was an interesting

concept and they turned out to be quite tasty. Of course in this part of the country prickly pear is a common ingredient on most menus. What they can create from this cactus is just about anything and everything. Other goodies that we ordered (there were 4 of us) were Chipotle Chicken Pasta, Famous Buffalo Burger, Caramelized Sea Scallops & Shrimp Tamales. All delish! Oops, forgot to mention that 2 of us had the Arizona Sunset cocktail (check their menu for the ingredients) and the 4 of us shared the Dessert Sampler which was plenty.



Decor: charming, trendy,

Ambience: comfortable, warm

Menu: eclectic, something for everyone

Presentation: appetising, colorful

Food: excellent, nice size proportions, not too much

Service: friendly but way too slow

We give this restaurant: 3 SPOONS (but keep you eye on the service; afterall there is a lot of sightseeing to fill your time. http://www.barkingfroggrille.com/



Take care,
Pam