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Thank you, Sir.
May I have another?
Review by Marissa Jones
After the great dinner I had
the night before, I seriously
considered going back to Jake’s
Place the following morning to
experience their breakfast food.
In the same way that you’re
tempted to return to Baskin
Robbins every day for a month
to try all 31 flavors, so I felt
about Jake’s Place. Here we’re
talking about items such as top
sirloin, pan-fried oysters and
homemade onion rings.
Hidden among a residential neighborhood, Jake’s Place
can be found at 605 West 19th (431-0513). Located next to a
convenience store, I was not sure what to expect, but I soon
found that the exterior of the building didn’t do justice to the
quality food and decor I found inside.
Once we were seated and had a chance to start looking
over the menu, my friend Zach and I were both in awe of the
choices of pasta, salad, steak, fish and sandwiches appearing
on the menu. As the waitress listed the specials, I stopped
her after the first one and immediately ordered the salmon
covered with sun-dried tomatoes, chives, mushrooms and
spices, and served with rice and vegetables. Zach had the
strength to hold out and listen for the second special. He
chose the tenderloin, served with potatoes and vegetables.
Our meals fell into the price range of the other specials of the
house, ranging from $12.50 to $16.50. Our curiosity got the
best of us so we opted to try the teriyaki chicken wings as an
appetizer before our entrees arrived.
Our meal came served with “grandma’s rolls,” which
looked good enough to knock me off the Atkins diet in a
heartbeat. Both of us enjoyed our entrees tremendously, but I
have to admit, I may have made a mistake by not holding out
for the tenderloin that, Zach commented, was juicy and
cooked to perfection.
I made up for my quick-entree order by outdoing Zach in
the final round: dessert. I ordered a delicious homemade
brownie topped with ice cream. The brownie was crunchy
on the outside while still extremely gooey on the inside. Zach
ordered a chocolate mousse, which he enjoyed, but it just
didn’t beat the brownie. You should ask to see the whole
dessert tray because the other options, such as tiramisu,
looked just as delicious.
While Jake’s Place is a little on the higher price end, it
makes for a great date location or a special spot to take the
parents when they visit. The atmosphere is quiet with live
musicians providing background music on certain nights. If
you’re watching your spending, at least stop by for the
dessert and friendly service, but I warn you, once you glance
at the breakfast menu you’ll have to return.
Jake’s Place offers local charm and good, quality food. I
highly recommend going for dinner, and don’t be embar
rassed to return for breakfast the next day.
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