Farmhouse

Restaurant: Farmhouse

Date: June 26, 2011 

Location: Gilbert, AZ

DART's Rating 4.3

Art's Analysis

N/A

Dave's Dissection

Meal:Chorizo scramble, wheat blueberry pancake substituted for toast,fruit,coffee

1st off I wanted to apologize to our followers for Art's lack of dedication to DART Corporation. At 3:14 am I received a text from Art Nation explaining how breakfast wasn't going to work for him. He stated in the message that the FIREHOUSE (supposed to be Farmhouse, easy on the sauce big sexy) sounded really good and all, but it was just going to be too early, and how he was so deeply apologetic. Originally after reading this nonsense, I  frantically woke up in a furious state, spitting out my retainer and mouth guard in disbelief and then violently throwing my pillow across my room. But then I came to an understanding. He most likely fell victim to the Killer B's. You are probably thinking what are the Killer B's? The Killer B's are a very dangerous combination that has been giving trouble to man since the beginning of time. The Killer B's consist of Booze, Babes, Bros, Booze and Babes. After confirming through numerous sources that he fell victim to this, I reluctantly forgave him and let him off with a sick day.

So after regathering myself  I decided I wasn't going to go. I hung my head and drug my blanket like Linus would to the couch. Laying there I just couldn't take letting my people down so I decided you know what I can go alone (kinda weird, never done that before). As I was getting near I passed Joe's real BBQ and I saw Aunt B from 2 weeks ago! I was thinking about her, was she thinking about me, I opened my eyes and realized it was only just a dream. Super saddened I continued down that road to the Farmhouse.

When I arrived, there was roughly 20 people waiting in front of this tiny little place. I thought to myself you got to be kidding me, its like 103 degrees, now I wanted to choke out Art. Luckily it was just me so I got a counter spot and only had to wait 10 minutes. I ordered the chorizo scramble, substituted the toast for a wheat blueberry pancake and a side of fruit. I ordered a cup of coffee which put that over hyped, over priced Starbucks to shame. Yeah to all you Starbucks freaks out there I did just say that. The chorizo scramble was superb, eggs lightly scrambled just like Dave wants them and the chorizo just enough flavor and spice to keep Dave smiling. The blueberry pancake was sweet yet had enough wheatiness (new word) to balance it just perfectly. It sort of just melted in your mouth, purely great. The service was outstanding, after my 1st sip of coffee the cute waitress asked me if I wanted to be topped off. The ambiance was old school, Little House on the Prairiesk. I think they milk their own cows in the back, unsure though, don't quote me on that. Only complaint is the place was way too small and couldn't hold the demand. The experience as a whole was so good, I didn't feel I needed to go MMA on Art's ass when I saw him next.

Next weeks sneak preview

Restaurant: Postinos (Wine bar and restaurant)

Date: July 2, 2011

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Tott's Asian Diner

Restaurant: Tott's Asian Diner

Date: June 18, 2011 

Location: Chandler, AZ

DART's Rating 4.3

Art's Analysis

Meal: Award winning orange chicken with chow mein and a side of cream puffs
Although this is my first visit to the new location and the old location felt like home to me,  after that first bite of that delicious orange chicken and chow mein I was in a trance and didn't know where I was, so it didn't matter (and for all you pot heads reading this, no I was not high). It took me back to a time when all was good (like the economy)and oh how I missed it. The service was great as always. While Dave was in the bathroom I struck up a convo with a very pleasant bus boy and we almost became Facebook friends. Dude definitely would have approved me. The flow of the old location was more feng shui, everything went together and had a homey feel to it. But with the new location, I fell in love with the outdoor seating. I have dreams of taking a date to the outdoor patio and sharing not one but multiple orders of cream puffs while listening to my favorite jams played by Barry White in the background...oh yeah baby, chew slowly (Barry White voice). This is my place and I knew my boy Dave would enjoy it and that anyone who wants a much better, way cheaper PF Changs would love this quick, easy option. 

Dave's Dissection

Meal: Award winning orange chicken with fried rice and a side of cream puffs

Art and I started this blog because every time I asked  him for a food recommendation, he never let me down...not once. After many times of steering me in the right direction to taste bud glory, Art well earned the title of being my "food guy". People have their "car guy" or "handy guy", well Art is my "food guy". I know we stated earlier that we were going to try new restaurants and that was supposed to be the whole idea of this blog, but Art couldn't help himself. When talking about our next adventure Art stated, getting all giddy and salivating and licking his chops when he was talking about this place called Tott's, short for Talk Of The Town. And I can't lie to you, his passion for Tott's was getting me intrigued and no lengthy sales pitch was necessary, I was sold, let's go! I feel weary and skeptical about giving my second review a 5 for food quality, please don't stop following because you think this dude is full of shit because the food was straight up goods. The gooey, tangy sauce of the orange chicken hopefully will spark my taste buds in a dream of mine in my upcoming REM cycles (maybe I should take a nap right now...hmm).The fried rice was as good as any, and the cream puffs were superior to all that have entered the holy mouth of taste, which is my own. The X-factor was that I couldn't finish my food which is redonk if you have ever eaten with me before. I may be short, but I can eat with the big dogs. Two meals worth for $11.46, a steal of a deal for a meal. Moving on, the service was good, walk up , order and the food was out to us in 10 minutes or so. If this place delivered my wallet and gut would be in serious trouble. This would be hangover heaven. I'd get hungover on purpose just to order Tott's. Ambiance was average, not really much there. It was clean and the outdoor seating is always a nice feature in my book. Perfect take out place if you ask Dr. Dave. 

Next weeks sneak preview

Restaurant: Farmhouse (Breakfast)

Date: June 25, 2011

Location: Old Town Gilbert, AZ (across the street from Joe's Real BBQ)

Joe's Real BBQ

Restaurant: Joe's Real BBQ

Date: June 11, 2011 

Location: Old Town Gilbert, AZ

DART's Rating 4.1

Art's Analysis

Meal: Meat sampler with a side of coleslaw
The meat quality was great; the smoky flavors of the chicken, ribs and beef briskets were good. Both the pork as well as coleslaw was a little disappointing. I loved the walk up cafeteria-style service, which was quick and efficient. Although the inside had a great warm feeling, I did not like the outhouse style bathrooms. 

Dave's Dissection

Meal: Meat sampler with a side of potato salad, lemon cake for desert

When I walked in I left 2011 and walked into an episode of the Andy Griffith Show, I think aunt B helped me at the cash register. All four meats had a distinct, sharp smokey taste that I will go back for in the near future. I couldn't get enough of the bbq sauce, I actually licked my fingers numerous times (its what a man does). The Potato salad wasn't worth mentioning. The lemon cake was good but definitely over hyped by the good ol' boy who claimed to be Mr. desert. The service was the x-factor for me. After talking to the lady at the register for 2 mins I wanted to go to her house for milk and cookies and listen to her tell me stories of the great depression. Joe's had an old, small town country feel that strongly enhanced the experience.

Next weeks sneak preview

Restaurant: Totts (Chinese)

Date: June 18, 2011

Location: Chandler, AZ