I am eating a delicious cannoli as I write this review...\r
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Paige777 had an unfortunate experience, that I read about here, just hours before I headed to the restaraunt.\r
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For my experience, it was overall good...however, I believe Paige777 and I may have crossed paths with the same manager.\r
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I agree, that he gives off a ""rude"" demeanor...not very ""personable."" \r
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It started after being seated at my table, waiting for the rest of the group to arrive.\r
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I decided to pass the time, and headed for the bar, where the manager was cutting some limes.\r
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I asked him if I may order a glass of wine...\r
His response was one question after another, ....asking if I had a reservation,.... if I had been seated, ....where is the rest of my group... do you plan to go outside, etc.etc.\r
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All I wanted is to purchase a glass of wine! \r
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I started to feel as though I've commited some sort of crime, in front of a hanging judge, ready to dole out a harsh sentence!\r
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After that moment...things went well...\r
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The waiter was generally attentive...and did not keep us waiting too long.\r
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I had a nice appetizer of Artichoke Fritters, very unique. We also had baked potato skins....which were okay, but needed more balance with the saltiness.\r
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For my meal, I ordered the Beef Tenderloin with Shrimp on a skewer. Very good, and portioned just right.\r
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A word of caution...portion sizes for the pasta dishes are huge...\r
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Italian places overload pasta all the time, and skimp on the shrimp, chicken, etc that is added with it...\r
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Anyway, back to Joey T's...\r
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The meal included a choice of soups: chicken soup, minestrone, or chilled tomato basil. I chose the tomato basil...it was refreshing choice, very nice alternative to a hot soup.\r
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Ah, yes...I recall when this location in McHenry had the Dobyn's House Restaraunt Our family had fond memories of dining there...we thought we'd try Joey Ts...not bad at all....but could use some improvement in feeling welcomed. \r
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Pros: Good food...
Cons: Avoid the manager...seems to be a bit of a cranky grouch!
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