Friday, June 6, 2008

Reader mail - UPDATEd


First things first:


No dining review today - we're gearing up to unveil changes to our dining coverage in next week's 55 Hours weekend section.

Keep reading. I'm not spilling the beans just yet.


Last week, I wrote about Soybean Asian Grille in Pike Creek. It has lots of promise, but I was hoping for a little more punch, something that other Second Helpings readers have commented on.

Here's what was in the mailbox this week (I JUST ADDED ANOTHER LETTER):

Dear Patricia,

Thank you for taking the effort of writing Soybean Asian Grille review. Your article posted on May 30th has definitely drawn the attention of Pike Creek area diners. We had a big crowd on both May 30th and May 31 and portion of the customers came because of your article.

In addition, I'd like to thank you for your candid feedback and we are working diligently to make any possible improvement as we can. For example, I've informed the chefs to be bold and daring to add in extra spice into our dishes.

Being a brand new business owner, I am very honored, grateful and excited to receive the Restaurant review from you. Thank you again.

Hope to have your visit in the near future.

Regards.

Allison & Peter
Here's a reader's take on my review of King Tex-Mex in Elsmere:

Dear Mrs. Talorico:
Just about the time Tex-Mex opened up I have been going at least twice a week. It is a wonderful restaurant. The service is great. You are greeted at the door with a smiling face. They help you to select what you want to eat. Beginning with breakfast most are regular meals that is served in most American Restaurants.
Dinner and Supper is not Mexican food. The manager and staff are from San Salvadore. The food is great, different from American Restaurants. You have to get use to the food if you never eat any but American food. Ever since you wrote the article about Tex-Mex I noticed an increase in customers. Many come back time and again. I don't know what you mean by, "an overall middle -of- the road blandness.". To mention spice and fiery heat, you have to ask for it.
Sincerely yours,
John Parisi

1 comment:

meliketoeat said...

I'm trying to find the chef or new location of the Queen Bean Cafe. This quirky, deliciously fun retaurant has disappeared! It was once located in Claymont, then on 7th Street in Wilmington. Can anyone comment on where to find a new location or where the Chef is working? Thanks!