T Stands For Sally's Birthday

 

Before we begin, I go to Sally's every day at 4 pm.  I get her mail, feed her two girls, and scoop cat poop.  I was hoping to visit some who have already posted their T posts, but that hasn't happened.  I am just getting this finished right before time to publish.  Then I really need to eat something, because I am falling apart.

  My foodie friend Sally wanted to go to Angelo's for her birthday.  That's where I took her because that's where she wanted to go.  I got this image from the internet because when we got there, I missed the sign which was out front and parking was in the back.  When we left, I was so frustrated, I didn't even think about the sign.  I will NEVER go there again.  Ask Sharon what she thinks of Angelo's and you will hear a far different story.  Even Sally admitted she was disappointed.

I didn't realize when I took these photos that you can see the entire menu online here.

I was just taking a photo of Sally when the waitress brought our water, mine with lemon.   I didn't realize until after I took these photos off my camera that I got her in the photo.  But at least I don't have to worry that I won't get a photo of my required drink.  You can see we are the only people there.  

The hostess originally wanted to seat us at a two-top, which means only two people can sit at that table.  You can see some on the left in the above photo.  I'm claustrophobic and Sally is large, so I requested a larger table.

Sally is showing the day and time.

It's Tuesday, March 28.  And it's definitely her birthday.

After we ordered, I took some photos from my seat.  This was the table the hostess originally assigned us.  Sharon raves about the art in the restaurant, but I was personally not impressed.  The decor on this wall reminded me of something you would buy at a "Home Interior" (Homeco/Syroco) party.

While we were ordering, a couple was seated under these three pictures.  I didn't feel like getting up and putting my camera in their faces.  I was definitely not fond of the open galvanized pipes and the wind sails.  OK, I like the look, just NOT in what was supposed to be such a high class Italian establishment.  For some reason, the grunge factor didn't feel right.

Sadly, this was under glass, but it would have been a great print if the light hadn't obliterated it. 

The best part of the meal was the salad.

However, I asked for it "dry" with Ranch dressing on the side.  They added the oil and it looked like someone started to put Ranch on the salad.  

I ordered two appetizers.  One was Italian style potatoes and the other was cheese bread, which never came.  Quite a few of the potatoes were burned.   Note Sally left several that were burned.  I ate mine before I took the photo.

Sally got spaghetti and mushrooms and I ordered two extra meatballs for her because she loves meatballs.  She took half home.  I ordered a piece chocolate cake for her that cost more than if I'd purchased a whole cake at Dillon's/Kroger.  I got cheesecake for me.    We took our desserts and some food home.  

Even though I failed to take any photos, I ordered shrimp scampi with a side of fettuccine.  To be honest, I've had excellent shrimp scampi, mouth watering shrimp scampi, good shrimp scampi, decent shrimp scampi, and even OK shrimp scampi.  But I can truthfully say this was the WORST shrimp scampi I have ever had.  The "butter" tasted rancid to me.  It reminded me of old oil that sat out too long.  I was disgusted.  The four "large" shrimp were not even de-veined or cleaned properly.  I didn't say a word because the waitress was working hard for the $15.00 tip I left and because it was Sally's birthday and this was where SHE wanted to go.  Even she was disappointed.  If you love shrimp scampi, DO NOT buy it at Angelo's.  You will be more than disappointed.

This was the cheesecake I ordered for myself.

After I paid the nearly $100.00 dollar meal, which included the tip and the appetizer we never got, 

Sally posed in front of these colored shutters and the colorful word EAT.  Sally was even MORE disappointed with her choice of eating establishments after my birthday meals, which I will share next week.