Comments on: More things in Philadelphia we hadn’t done before http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:45:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Anonymous http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-2547 Anonymous Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:08:26 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-2547 You are correct. In the start of my comment I addressed the horrible service. As mentioned we have made major changes to improve our service. I would truly like for them to give us another try. Thanks for your response. You are correct. In the start of my comment I addressed the horrible service. As mentioned we have made major changes to improve our service. I would truly like for them to give us another try.

Thanks for your response.

]]> By: FlyingWolf http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-2454 FlyingWolf Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:31:51 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-2454 I think the main point about the utensils was that they had to ASK for them AFTER they got their food. (that they were plastic was a much more minor issue) The table was never cleared or set for them and they didn't even get what they ordered - even after sending Joe's back. And, as she said, what they got wasn't that great. I think the main point about the utensils was that they had to ASK for them AFTER they got their food. (that they were plastic was a much more minor issue) The table was never cleared or set for them and they didn’t even get what they ordered – even after sending Joe’s back. And, as she said, what they got wasn’t that great.

]]> By: Doree M. Vereen http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-2374 Doree M. Vereen Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:25:55 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-2374 Laurushka: I am the General Manager here at The Centennial Café and I would like to first offer my apologies for your horrible experience here at the café. We are always disappointed to hear that we “blew it”. It is comments like this that actually help us to improve the areas that need improvement. We have made some major changes to improve service (new certified cooks, experienced servers, friendly cashiers to name a few). I ask that you not count us out just yet. Our food here is absolutely fabulous and we never have complaints about the food. I would like to personally invite you, your husband and Lil back to the café to enjoy a breakfast or lunch on me! (please contact me to set this up) I would like to address the plastic utensils. The café does not have a mechanical dishwasher, like the building we wash dishes the old fashion way (by hand). The café is very limited in space and could not fit a dishwasher and to make matters more challenging we have a older septic system. We believe it is more sanitary to us the disposable utensils since these items enter the mouth. We do use real plates, but these items do not go into a person’s mouth. I hope this clears up the silverware issue. For those of you who may be reading this, I ask that you give us a chance. I always say take into consideration what one says but try it for yourself and you be the judge! Thank you all, Doree The Centennial Café 4700 States Drive corner of Belmont & Montgomery Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 www.thecentennialcafe.com Laurushka:

I am the General Manager here at The Centennial Café and I would like to first offer my apologies for your horrible experience here at the café. We are always disappointed to hear that we “blew it”. It is comments like this that actually help us to improve the areas that need improvement. We have made some major changes to improve service (new certified cooks, experienced servers, friendly cashiers to name a few). I ask that you not count us out just yet. Our food here is absolutely fabulous and we never have complaints about the food. I would like to personally invite you, your husband and Lil back to the café to enjoy a breakfast or lunch on me! (please contact me to set this up)

I would like to address the plastic utensils. The café does not have a mechanical dishwasher, like the building we wash dishes the old fashion way (by hand). The café is very limited in space and could not fit a dishwasher and to make matters more challenging we have a older septic system. We believe it is more sanitary to us the disposable utensils since these items enter the mouth. We do use real plates, but these items do not go into a person’s mouth. I hope this clears up the silverware issue.

For those of you who may be reading this, I ask that you give us a chance. I always say take into consideration what one says but try it for yourself and you be the judge!

Thank you all,

Doree
The Centennial Café
4700 States Drive
corner of Belmont & Montgomery Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131
http://www.thecentennialcafe.com

]]> By: Celeste http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-2054 Celeste Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:23:08 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-2054 Laurushka: The Ladies who support Sweetbriar Mansion regret that we missed you on Mother's Day. Please consider a return trip to Sweetbriar to take a tour. Sweetbriar is open for tours Wednesdays through Sundays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, July 1 through December 15, 2008. We recommend you call 215-222-1333 to make a reservation for your tour. In the meantime, visit our website at www.sweetbriarmansion.org. It was recently redesigned and re-released to the internet just a few weeks ago. We look forward to meeting you at Sweetbriar. Celeste B. Maschmeyer President Sweetbriar Mansion Fairmount Park Philadelphia, PA www.sweetbriarmansion.org Laurushka:

The Ladies who support Sweetbriar Mansion regret that we missed you on Mother’s Day. Please consider a return trip to Sweetbriar to take a tour.

Sweetbriar is open for tours Wednesdays through Sundays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, July 1 through December 15, 2008. We recommend you call 215-222-1333 to make a reservation for your tour.

In the meantime, visit our website at http://www.sweetbriarmansion.org. It was recently redesigned and re-released to the internet just a few weeks ago.

We look forward to meeting you at Sweetbriar.

Celeste B. Maschmeyer
President
Sweetbriar Mansion
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.sweetbriarmansion.org

]]> By: laurushka http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 laurushka Wed, 21 May 2008 13:38:28 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-1017 Fonthill & Mercer Museum will NOT disappoint-- I haven't been to the Victory Brewery, but the Doylestown Museums are AWESOME! Victor and Bonnie both left comments that they like the Ohio House for quick coffee/bagel pick-up. If I find myself needing a coffee (maybe on the way to the new Please Touch), I might stop by again-- but I won't go out of my way to try a meal there again! Fonthill & Mercer Museum will NOT disappoint– I haven’t been to the Victory Brewery, but the Doylestown Museums are AWESOME!

Victor and Bonnie both left comments that they like the Ohio House for quick coffee/bagel pick-up. If I find myself needing a coffee (maybe on the way to the new Please Touch), I might stop by again– but I won’t go out of my way to try a meal there again!

]]> By: laurushka http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 laurushka Wed, 21 May 2008 13:36:29 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-1016 If you just want to stop for coffee, it might be okay-- Victor and Bonnie both left comments saying the place is okay for grabbing something quickly-- but have never had a sit-down meal. If you just want to stop for coffee, it might be okay– Victor and Bonnie both left comments saying the place is okay for grabbing something quickly– but have never had a sit-down meal.

]]> By: Victor http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Victor Wed, 21 May 2008 13:15:59 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-1015 Bonnie Mac & I stopped here for coffee on the way to her parents' house one Sunday morning. I recall everything going smoothly. We even discussed stopping again for a meal. At another table a priest was explaining his mild manic depression to an older priest. He seemed to be really enjoying his food, but got very depressed when he saw the bill. Bonnie Mac & I stopped here for coffee on the way to her parents’ house one Sunday morning. I recall everything going smoothly. We even discussed stopping again for a meal.
At another table a priest was explaining his mild manic depression to an older priest. He seemed to be really enjoying his food, but got very depressed when he saw the bill.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-998 Sarah Mon, 19 May 2008 19:07:56 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-998 Thanks for the heads-up on that place! I am excited about the opening of the new Please Touch also! We made breakfast at home for Mothers Day but I think for Fathers Day I'm going to take Josh to Fonthill and the Mercer Museum and to the Victory Brewery for lunch. It will be new... love trying new things too! Although being disappointed on a holiday is kind of a bummer. Thanks for the heads-up on that place! I am excited about the opening of the new Please Touch also! We made breakfast at home for Mothers Day but I think for Fathers Day I’m going to take Josh to Fonthill and the Mercer Museum and to the Victory Brewery for lunch. It will be new… love trying new things too! Although being disappointed on a holiday is kind of a bummer.

]]> By: Christy http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Christy Tue, 13 May 2008 13:12:41 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-935 I have wondered what that place was like -- I think it's the same one I'm thinking about. On the corner of Belmont, down from the pond and across from the Japanese garden (fence, anyway). Right near the Mann. Well I will cross that one off my "to-try" list. Yikes. Glad to hear you had a lovely day anyway!! I have wondered what that place was like — I think it’s the same one I’m thinking about. On the corner of Belmont, down from the pond and across from the Japanese garden (fence, anyway). Right near the Mann. Well I will cross that one off my “to-try” list. Yikes.

Glad to hear you had a lovely day anyway!!

]]> By: Bonnie Mac http://www.laurushka.org/blog/2008/05/12/more-things-in-philadelphia-we-hadnt-done-before/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Bonnie Mac Mon, 12 May 2008 20:32:11 +0000 http://www.laurushka.org/blog/?p=109#comment-921 Victor LOVES this place. For what it's worth, I was talking to them about an art show for the Caucus and they tried to CHARGE us a fortune. We have never eaten a whole meal--just a bagel and coffee or something. You should go to Ida Mae's in Fishtown. YUM! Victor LOVES this place. For what it’s worth, I was talking to them about an art show for the Caucus and they tried to CHARGE us a fortune. We have never eaten a whole meal–just a bagel and coffee or something. You should go to Ida Mae’s in Fishtown. YUM!

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