Ashli Michelle

Kiran’s

Ashli Michelle August 13, 2012 2 Comments

Kiran's has been keeping a massive manager secret. This manager mystery was unraveled recently, soon after opening the door for dinner. Standing in a sweat producing stance, was a man owning the most ultimate swagger of any restaurant manager in the state of Texas. Rawad Semaan is simply not playing swagger games with anyone. Having first met at The Grove two years ago, he proved his savvy...

Rex’s Seafood Market ~ Lobster Roll Joy!

Ashli Michelle August 12, 2012 5 Comments

Before ever entering the building, Rex's Seafood Market somehow managed to perform a massive ear violation. This violation occurred during a voluntary website visit. People with music on their website need to calm down. If music is a must, the option to make it disappear should be quickly visible for an easy disable. If you decide to have screaming seagulls, um, the world would appreciate a...

Bijoux

Ashli Michelle August 10, 2012 0 Comments

Ooh la laa came to mind upon entering Bijoux in Highland Park last week. Being new to the city, it became quite clear that the River Oaks of Dallas is indeed Highland Park. Owner-chef Scott Gottlich has accomplished his goal in creating an atmosphere that feels casual while still maintaining elegance. The location of this building, filled with contemporary French cuisine, does not have to...

Sundown at Granada

Ashli Michelle July 26, 2012 1 Comment

Chef tattoos come and go in this industry, but never have I witnessed a slow motion chef moment quite like yesterday. After completing a full blown interview with executive chef Patrick Stark, all that remained was a mini explanation of the meaning behind each tattoo. This chef mysteriously exited through a door leading to the patio. As I stood helplessly paralyzed in total chef interview shock,...

Katz’s Express

Ashli Michelle July 16, 2012 1 Comment

Wow. Just wow. We have a winner for the scariest manager in the history of Almost Veggie. Out of all candidates for employment, Katz's Express hired the top dog-- a real doozy. This lady needs a vacation filled with Calgon baths and boat rides. While occasionally encountering an annoying manager is quite common, it’s not every day a person is likely to run into this kind. The scary...