My wife and I had the privilege of dining at Texas Roadhouse tonight. They have opened a new location on Battleground in Greensboro, NC. Again, as I have stated in past blogs, it is very difficult to have a flawless experience. Going into it, this restaurant was no different. In fact, our standards were higher because they opened their doors two days ago. The restaurants ribbon cutting was just this morning, with the city commemorating the opening with a special plaque. I will tell you in the coming paragraphs why I believe this restaurant is a definite HOT SPOT and a definite culinary adventure for my wife and I.
We arrived tonight around 4:30pm, to a full parking lot. For a restaurant that has only been open for two days, I thought that was a great sign. Upon entering, we were greeted with a hearty "Welcome to Texas Roadhouse!" The hostess explained to us on the way to our table that all their steaks were hand cut and prime beef. She was very knowledgable and friendly. Our server was Amy, when you go try this place for yourself, ask for her. You won't be disappointed. I was very surprised of her knowledge of the menu. She was very punctual, and it didn't hurt that she continued to smile and talk to our daughter throughout the meal.
We first started our dinner with an appetizer of fried pickles with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. They had the perfect amount of crisp and flavor. Very good appetizer. My wife and I both ordered steaks. Shanna got the 10oz Ribeye and I ordered the 8oz Dallas Filet. I got a loaded sweet potato as my side that came with my steak. When I say loaded, I mean LOADED! This delectable spud was covered in Cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and toasted marshmallows. And if that doesn't have your mouth water yet, we tried their ribs last night as well. They pride themselves on the ribs. They have won numerous awards, and I found out why. They claim the meat just falls off the bone, much in the same way, my tongue fell out of my mouth in amazement of this delicious dish. I do not like ribs, I never have. Texas Roadhouse made me a fan! We ended our dinner with a delicious NY Cheesecake. It was the perfect palette cleanser after the meal we had just dined on. Cheesecake topped with whip cream and strawberries gracefully sliding the sides and onto the plate beneath.
This culinary adventure, right here in Greensboro, NC will become a household name for us. A must dine for any local resident or passerby. From the fresh baked bread, that come out of the oven every five minutes, to the dancing in the aisles of the restaurant, to the saloonesque atmosphere, this place had it going on! My wife and I were very pleased and I will say this is a definite hot spot in Greensboro and a culinary adventure I hope to go on every week. Whether our adventures take us near or far, we just sit back, loosen our belts, and dream of the next time we enjoy such a fabulous meal! Till next time, remember to keep your knives sharp and your minds sharper!
-jordan
(side note: Special thank you to our server Amy and the managers Amanda and Sarah, who took time out of their busy night to stop by our table. It is because of spectacular management such as we experienced last night that you will make this restaurant thrive. It truly was our pleasure.)
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