by Mike B. on I have been holding off on going to Tao because of my preconceived notion that it was just another over hyped Asian-fusion spot with mediocre food and servers wearing ridiculously pseudo Asian attire. Well, I was pretty much correct. Went here recently for a company function, so I wasn't at all concerned about the cost of the bill. Was expecting decent food, what I was left with was some of the most average to below average Asian fare I've had in a while. The spring rolls were blah, the kung pao chicken was lacking kick and much flavor, and the other entrees were overall less than impressive. Best part was probably the dessert. The mouse was pretty good. Will not be recommending or coming back.
by Dee Dee C. on I will never, ever, ever eat at the Varsity again. I don't know if it's because I'm not from Atlanta, aren't a "peach," and haven't been in Atlanta long enough to drink the proverbial Kool-Aid...but I just don't get the infatuation with the Varsity. I know it's an institution, world's largest drive-in, yada yada. However, I just do not get the hype. My husband and I ate at the Varsity, on our very first trip to determine if Atlanta would be our new home or not, after hearing it was the place to eat at from an Atlanta forum. I was super excited about eating here after I read about the famous hot dogs, the history, and the "What'll ya have?" My first impression as we drove up: "This is it?" Yeah, uhm so this is the world's largest driven-in restaurant?! Not impressed. Anyways, I put my snootiness aside and went on in. My next impression: "Is this place clean?" So, that should have been my clue there when the inside dining room was looking a little in need of some freshening. However, I've ate in worse places. Hello, I'm from Southern California. Ever heard of a roach truck?! Yeah, you get the picture now. So, I figured let's not judge the place, let me judge the food. I need to stop listening to myself. We ordered chili hot dogs, onion rings, and a chili hamburger. Just the thought of it now makes me slightly queasy. They were the worst chili dogs I have in my life. In fact, the whole meal was the worst I have ever had from any establishment. Well, except for that place on the way back from Vegas. But, that's another story. The food was cold and just overall blah. How do you even serve someone cold chili dogs? Like who does that?! I was so disappointed in my meal that I ended up giving my husband my food after a couple of bites. Something I never do. Mind you, my husband will pretty much eat anything and believes wasting food is almost a sin. My husband said, "I would have thrown it away if I hadn't been so hungry." Yeah Varsity that's how bad you are. As far as the service, well let's just say it was as cold as the food. I didn't even get my, "What'll ya have?" Bummer.
by Clarissa Lippincott on Wow, what a dump! The whole time I was there I could only think that the place was going to go up in flames. It felt like a serious fire trap! This is also not a spot where the "pretty people" hang out. Crash Mansion should be knocked down and replaced by a cooler, newer venue or perhaps another pricey condo building.
