This past
Sunday, we made our annual trek to the Pagoda Floating Restaurant, something we
always do when my mother-in-law and my two brothers-in-law celebrate their
birthdays, all of which fall in the first week of March.
Every year, I
go with a sense of obligation and a stronger sense of trepidation. Biggest
question on my mind is, "What will I find wrong this time?" But you
should know, I always try to keep an open mind and anticipation that the place
has improved.
Well, as
usual, I have nit-picky things to talk about: They don't have sushi or sashimi
in their buffet offerings any more. Neither do they have cold somen noodles,
which is always a favorite of the more senior members of our group.
The spinach
in the eggs florentine was very salty, the prime rib was overdone and unjuicy,
the omelets were overcooked, the iced tea (which is no longer complimentary) was
too weak, and their desserts continue to be ordinary (translation: not sweet
and decadent).
I did see San
Diego Charger Manti Te'o a couple of tables away; he looked local and cool in
his white tee shirt and shorts. He was with family, I think ... nobody
imaginary in sight, thank goodness.
The buffet
brunch crowd wasn't very big, and I saw a lot of empty seats. Do you think
others have the same opinion of the place as I do? Are they as tired as I am of
the same ol', same ol' that it offers?
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