Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Random in Redding
On the road again. Stopped last night in Redding and wound up randomly selecting a hotel. Having an on-site restaurant was one of the selling points. And wow did they sell that point. The following is the restaurant’s manifesto that appears in the Guest Directory and on the menu cover:
C.R. GIBBBS AMERICAN GRILLE
“Where Rumors End and Legends Begin”
The American Grille is a place to enjoy great food or a casual drink in a fun, fast-moving atmosphere. Our staff will not only give you great service but they will show you the meaning of
“EATERTAINMENT!”
With an open exhibition kitchen, you can watch our Chef and his staff prepare your favorite wood fired pizza or rotisserie cooked chicken. [KB: Don’t chickens take hours to cook on a rotisserie? Would it even be that exciting to watch in less time?] You might even catch a glimpse of the magic flame, as one of our culinary artists deglazes a pan with his favorite liqueur, on his way to creating the evening special.
From a pint of “Guiness” to an icy cold “Budweiser” or a “Downtown Brown” our bar offers over 15 selections of beer and micro brews on tap. Our carefully selected wine list offers you a variety of California and Imported wines to satisfy the most sophisticated palette. [Yes, sic. They’re referring to the wooden shipping/bonfire material here.]
So come in, sit back, relax and enjoy the one place in Redding…
“Where Rumors End and Legends Begin”
I don’t have too much time to get into all of my own observations, but there was plenty more to keep me entertained, from the trying-way-too-hard food (I’ve never seen crushed pistachios dumped into an oil & balsamic bread dip… on purpose) to the singing kitchen staff.
I did ask the hostess, Amber, about the slogan “Where Rumors End and Legends Begin.” “What kind of rumors are you referring to,” I asked. “Did something awful happen here?” Amber laughed and tried to elaborate. “It’s like, when you asked me earlier what I liked on the menu, and I told you that I take the fish and chips home every night. So, now there’s a rumor you’ve heard that the fish and chips are really good. And you or someone else might hear that and try them, and then find out that the rumor is true.”
Let the Legend begin.
C.R. GIBBBS AMERICAN GRILLE
“Where Rumors End and Legends Begin”
The American Grille is a place to enjoy great food or a casual drink in a fun, fast-moving atmosphere. Our staff will not only give you great service but they will show you the meaning of
“EATERTAINMENT!”
With an open exhibition kitchen, you can watch our Chef and his staff prepare your favorite wood fired pizza or rotisserie cooked chicken. [KB: Don’t chickens take hours to cook on a rotisserie? Would it even be that exciting to watch in less time?] You might even catch a glimpse of the magic flame, as one of our culinary artists deglazes a pan with his favorite liqueur, on his way to creating the evening special.
From a pint of “Guiness” to an icy cold “Budweiser” or a “Downtown Brown” our bar offers over 15 selections of beer and micro brews on tap. Our carefully selected wine list offers you a variety of California and Imported wines to satisfy the most sophisticated palette. [Yes, sic. They’re referring to the wooden shipping/bonfire material here.]
So come in, sit back, relax and enjoy the one place in Redding…
“Where Rumors End and Legends Begin”
I don’t have too much time to get into all of my own observations, but there was plenty more to keep me entertained, from the trying-way-too-hard food (I’ve never seen crushed pistachios dumped into an oil & balsamic bread dip… on purpose) to the singing kitchen staff.
I did ask the hostess, Amber, about the slogan “Where Rumors End and Legends Begin.” “What kind of rumors are you referring to,” I asked. “Did something awful happen here?” Amber laughed and tried to elaborate. “It’s like, when you asked me earlier what I liked on the menu, and I told you that I take the fish and chips home every night. So, now there’s a rumor you’ve heard that the fish and chips are really good. And you or someone else might hear that and try them, and then find out that the rumor is true.”
Let the Legend begin.
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