RESTAURANT: O'Charley's #362, Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: O'Charley's #362; (call for hours) 318-651-2034

LOCATION: 4101 Pecanland Mall Dr., Monroe, LA 71203

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-29-05

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Blackened Trout

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Steak Tips on rice

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: Ray

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: N/A Good food, we'll be back.

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RESTAURANT: R. J. Gator's Sea Grille & Bar, Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: R. J. Gator's Sea Grille & Bar, (call for hours)

LOCATION: 1119 Gator Road, Monroe, LA 71201(Across the street from Pecanland Mall)

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-6-05 (late lunch)

PRICE RANGE: Approximately $9 per lunch entrée.

FAVORITE FOOD: Famous gazookie with macadamia/white chocolate

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Shrimp flat bread

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: The overall pleasant experience

SPECIALS: 10% off for feedback within 30 days

APPEARANCE: Clean. Clean, well-stocked restrooms, South Florida theme.

SERVER: Tina B.

SERVICE: Very good

UNIQUE FEATURES: Alligator

COMMENTS: R. J. Gator’s has its act together.

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RESTAURANT: Huddle House #109, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Huddle House, Continuous service

LOCATION: North Service Rd. East, Ruston, LA 71270

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-28-05

PRICE RANGE: Low

FAVORITE FOOD: Western omelet

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Golden waffle (pecan)

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

RESTAURANT: BP Fillmore Express #83, Arcadia, LA

RESTAURANT: BP Fillmore Express #83, continuous service

LOCATION: 1433 Hazel St, Arcadia, LA 71001; 318-263-8419

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-28-05

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Nutrigrain bars, Payday candy bar

OTHER GREAT FOODS: N/A

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Though it was 3 a.m., the clerk was pleasant and helpful.

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RESTAURANT: Quiznos Sub Store #8726, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Quiznos Sub Store #8726; 10 to 9 Daily

LOCATION: Trenton St., S of I-20, Ruston, LA 71270; 318-255-3003

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-27-05

PRICE RANGE: $4-$10

FAVORITE FOOD: The new Chicken Milano sub; Baby Bob is RIGHT; this is almost as good as riding around Milan with an Italian supermodel!

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Smoked turkey ranch sandwich

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Open under new ownership/management; good service; attentive manager, Robert Morse

SPECIALS: (see company website)

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Very good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: They have a weekly business card/information card drawing.

They have obviously overcome the previous owner's mismanagement and are thriving.

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RESTAURANT: Harvey's, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

RESTAURANT: Harvey's

LOCATION: At the airport in Calgary, Alberta

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-27-05

PRICE RANGE: Moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Salmon Burger. The salmon was fresh and well seasoned.

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Onion Rings

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Convenience and courtesy

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVICE: Excellent

UNIQUE FEATURES: I paid with United States currency. The server repaid me in Canadian money. She was so polite about doing so that I didn't care.

COMMENTS: Excellent food. There are several Harvey's Restaurants in Canada. I'd love to eat there again. Beef is a featured item. Visit the Harvey's website for more information:
http://www.harveys.ca

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RESTAURANT: Bayshore Inn, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

RESTAURANT: Bayshore Inn

LOCATION: Waterton Lakes National Park, Box 38, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

TELEPHONE: 403-859-2211

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 07-26-05

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Soup of the day and 1/2 tuna sandwich. The lunch serving was an appropriate amount. We were satisfied but not overly stuffed.

FAVORITE DRINK: Hot tea with individual tea pot and generous servings of lemon

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: The location was at the foot of a mountain in the quaint little village of shops for tourists in Wateron, the location some of the most magnificent creations God has placed on earth. On our way to the restaurant, we saw a doe with her twin
fawns playfully crossing the street in front of us.

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean, intimate, and quaint

SERVER: K-Staples

SERVICE: Accommodating

UNIQUE FEATURES: In the midst of one tourist shop after another, here is a restaurant not yielding to the temptation to charge two prices for lunch simply because the tourists are vulnerable.

COMMENTS: Tasty food! How I'd love to go back to Bayshore Inn again!

View Bayshore Inn's Website to see the view. Hold onto your chair!
http://www.bayshoreinn.com/

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RESTAURANT: KaleidoScoops Ice Cream & More, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: KaleidoScoops Ice Cream & More; (call for hours)

LOCATION: 1520 N. Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270; 318-255-4568

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 7-25-05

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Tiramisu and Death By Chocolate ice cream

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Chocolate almond ice cream

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Better ice cream than Baskin Robbins

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: Michelle

SERVICE:Excellent

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: This is a locally owned and operated store (David and Michelle Long) of a growing nation-wide group of ice cream shops. They also do beautiful ice cream cakes for birthdays other special occasions.

Great ice cream, we'll be back!

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RESTAURANT: Humpty's Family Restaurant, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

RESTAURANT: Humpty's

LOCATION: 205 Scenic Drive S, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

TELEPHONE #: 403-327-7123

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 07-25-05

PRICE RANGE: The prices were low to moderate for food, but we found the drinks pricey. We're unaccustomed to paying $2.10 for a soft drink, $2.25 for a glass of milk, and $2.35 for iced tea.

FAVORITE FOOD: The breakfast foods are served with Western toast. The flax bread toast is our favorite Humpty's food.

OTHER FAVORITE FOODS: Pan scramblers--Western, Mexican, Canadian, Vegetarian, Meatlovers, Cajun, Pulled pork. Each scrambler is served on a bed of savory
diced potatotoes.
Splash omelettes with shrimp, seafood, green oins, and Hollandaise sauce.

FAVORITE DRINK: The iced tea was some of the best in the world! It had a delicate lemon taste, and it was slightly sweet.

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: The staff

SPECIALS: "Humpty Bucks can make you go loonie," is the caption on the $1.00 coupons Humpty's distributes. On Tuesday nights Seniors over 55 can eat for 20%
less. From 5 to 10 pm, two can dine for $12.99 There are daily lunch specials and dinner specials.

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVERS: Jennifer, Suzanne
Jennifer, a very pleasant and attentive waitress, made me feel at home.
Suzanne was not only an outstanding server of food but also a person with great compassion for others.

SERVICE: Outstanding

UNIQUE FEATURES: The perogies, which are popular throughout Western Canada, were interesting. Perogies resemble dumplings that have been cooked al dente and stuffed with something yummy.

Quotation from http://www.polkafestperogies.com/:"Perogies are an ethnic food that originated with the people of Eastern European heritage and are most popular among the Polish, Ukranian, Czech, Slovakian, and Eastern German (Prussian) nationalities."

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: Humpty's did not give me the recipe for perogies, but the staff told me that their perogies are made of potato dough like potato pancakes and stuffed with cheddar. After being dropped in really hot water and boiled, they are fried with onions. Then they are served with sour cream.

COMMENTS: Visit http://collardpatch.blogspot.com/ for a collection of recipes for perogies.

Humpty's has excellent food. We ate there several times.

To learn more about Humpty's visit their website: http://humptys.com/main.asp

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