I want to write reviews for the independent restaurants in the Winston-Salem area. I want all of my reviews to be positive, focusing on what the restaurant did right while staying away from negative reviews. I think this would make my writing more enjoyable and hopefully lead those who read them to actually try to eat at the places I recommend.
I try to eat at a new independent restaurant on a regular basis with that dream in mind. Wednesday wasn’t any different. I wanted something cheesy and after considering a few Mexican restaurants I decided I wanted lasagna and would eat at an Italian place I hadn’t eaten at in a while. Unfortunately, nothing really stood out about the food or service, so I am not even going to mention their name.
The lasagna tasted like a frozen entrée that had been cooked in a microwave. The cheese on top certainly wasn’t browned as you might expect from an oven. The service wasn’t unfriendly but it didn’t really stand out either. The salad was large, but mostly lettuce and carrots. The only positive thing I can really say is the bread had a delicious crusty flavor, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was just a good brand of bake and serve.
So my first critique of a restaurant on this blog is a bit negative. I will need to work a little harder to stay positive, but I already know a few great places I'd like to share with whoever is reading this.