[callmeD]

Yesterday I went to Kitchen Cravings because I wanted to know what all the hoopla was about. I went with a friend who had been there a few times before, and liked it.

I planned on meeting her there, and she arrived before I did. I walked in and saw her seated at one of the larger round tables, although she said she was initially shown to one of those infamous half tables facing the walls (ewww). She indicated her desire not to sit there and was given the larger round one.

The atmosphere was pleasant and not crowded, and there were probably about 10-12 people there, including two adorable small, loud children. I liked the pictures on the walls, but I felt it a little "overdone" with the other, many accessorites, in the windows, above the walls, etc., and I did not care for the man sitting in the bathtub out front.

We both ordered a veggie bean burger that came with lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun, and we ordered the french fries. We both agreed that the burger was bland and dry, and the fries were okay, but both were served reasonably hot.

The service was very good with our server coming over to ask if we needed anything, how our meal was, and to fill our coffee cups. When she filled our coffee cups, she neglected to also add additional cream cups which we needed, but did without.

Evidently it was the owner who came over to our table to talk to my friend, having met her before. She was very pleasant and wanted to know if the food was okay. We agreed and said yes.

Although my back was to the food preparation area, I found it a little odd that it would be visible to the dining area and thought a separating wall would have provided a nice separation. Instead, there was this strange looking ... I really forget what it was, but it was up against one of those half tables, right up against it, and a gentleman was sitting at that table. My friend and I commented that we wouldn't have liked sitting there (being a half table and all), and because the barrier was right flush against that table.

My friend and I took our time and visited together while eating, and after we were finished, but during our lunch and after, those two loud children were obviously very ready to leave, with Dad continuing to shoosh them until the adults were.

All in all, it was very average and I would not return without trying other places I haven't visited first, and there are a few on my list.

Just my .02.