For enochs_fable & Of Course, All Who Love the Rosebud

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

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[komos.livejournal.com]

I forget, do we love the mediocre Italian food or the surly jackass of a manager more?

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

I personally love the surly jackass of a manager and the greasy breakfast, myself.

[neversent.livejournal.com]

the waitress there is always super nice.

[komos.livejournal.com]

Dude still owes me money for the latte he stole after I waited half an hour to get into his joint on a day like yesterday. I have no problem with a "no outside drinks" policy. I have a huge problem with his swiping my coffee and placing it behind the bar with no explanation beyond, "you'll get it back when you leave."

There are plenty of places to get a good greasy breakfast without having to deal with bullshit. There are also plenty of places to get genuinely good Italian food... without having to deal with bullshit.

'Course, people still love Johnny D's despite years of serving cold eggs at premium prices. No accounting, I guess.

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

Weird. Never got cold eggs from Johnnys. I have, however, gotten rude service and mediocre food at Rosebuds. Which is why, despite the glam exterior, I don't go there anymore.

[komos.livejournal.com]

Every time I've eaten there in the past two years, either the eggs or the potatoes have been cold. Not just lukewarm, mind you. I'm talking cold. The phenomenon seems to be much worse with poached eggs, but given that I'm dropping $10-12 for breakfast, I think I should be able to expect a little more than I've been given.

Glam exterior is the only thing Rosebud's got going for it. I've written it off as a loss.

[komos.livejournal.com]

I will say this - Johnny's does have very good coffee. ^_^

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

Meh, I love the exterior. I never get dinner there though. It's definitely a landmark for the square and that was my intent on posting this.

[komos.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the surly.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

No problem. Everyone seems a bit grumpy with the weather these days...including me.

[fidgetmonster.livejournal.com]

Fortunately one doesn't need to be subjected to poor food and service to appreciate the glam exterior :) I like Rosebud far more now that I never go inside.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

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[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

Sprry. I know you're pissed, but I couldn't help but laugh.
The exterior of the place is really what I love most. I know the owner too...that sounds like something he would do.

I don't like Johnny D's breakfasts much. And the staff there is usually uber pretentious.

[komos.livejournal.com]

Eh. I just make a point of telling the story every once in a while. I can't be the only one who's had a less than happy experience there.

And hell, I would have gone back outside to finish it if he had said something. I like my lattes.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

To be honest, there isn't a hell of a lot in Davis that I like or recommend. I always give a second chance, but usually wind up disappointed, aggravated or both. Nevertheless, there are a lot of neat "shots" in the area. I'm trying to find the brighter sides before I leave, if only visually.

[komos.livejournal.com]

The area does have it's visual high spots, and I'm glad that the diner has been restored and remains functions despite the rapid transition that the area is going through. Gentrification is bringing changes, and already there are places that are Not-As-Good^TM since Davis started its upswing. Redbones, for instance, has a much better beer list and some interesting additions to their menu as compared to ten years ago, but the on the whole, the food just doesn't sparkle like it used to. I'm genuinely glad for Anna's and Downtown Wine & Spirits, but I've got mixed feelings on a lot of other offerings.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

Redbones new manager is responsible for a lot of the food menu changes. I still enjoy the quality of food there, but I miss it circa 10 years ago when the ambience was a lot better.

Downtown Wine and Spirits is another great place. : )

There are many newer additions to the square which I avoid and there are changes in some of the established places with I feel were not, necessarily for the better. I understand that businesses need to compete to be successful, but the overall feeling and attitude over the last few years has left me feeling more and more alienated from Square Life as it changes.

My favorite time to be there (in the Square) is early, Saturday mornings before my shift at the VFW. It's quiet and cozy.

[potentialtoburn.livejournal.com]

heh, i like the place, but i had a stupid encounter with the manager too. i was having a meal alone and asked for hot water from the waitress. when i pulled out my dry tea leaves, the manager barked at me and told me harshly that he would lose his liquor license. i understand, but geez.. be nice.

[komos.livejournal.com]

Exactly. It would take nothing to say something like, "I'm sorry, but we don't allow outside beverages." It's another entirely to have a fit about it.

[komos.livejournal.com]

...another thing entirely.

Some days, editing is not my friend.

[neversent.livejournal.com]

what does the owner look like? is he the older dude who sits at the door a lot of the time? if so, i didn't know he even worked there. i thought he was some random dude saying hi when we walked in. i've only ever seen three people in there: him, the bartender, and the waitress.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

He looks like an older, townie guy. Not sure if he's the same one that you're thinking of though.

[potentialtoburn.livejournal.com]

i don't remember what he looks like. the management may have even changed since. it's alright though. it's not like it would keep me from coming.