by RonnieD » Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:47 pm
"Is the Bristol consistent across all six locations? Of course not!" She says this like it's a good thing. If I were the Bristol, I would cringe at this statement. But, then again, maybe that's not the chief focus or goal of the expansion to 6 locations.
I agree with her on the Hot Brown Soup. Someone should have nixed that in the tasting phase if not prior. (For my next soup, The Chef Salad Soup!)
The Bristol has been trading on the popularity of those damn wontons, and their consistently competent execution in general, for as long as I can remember. In my opinion it's not a standout place, so it's rarely on my "dining out" radar. It is a safe fall back option when other options fall through. I remember falling back to Bristol one night when Jack Fry's didn't need my money.
So I guess I agree with her assessment that it is the "old reliable" for this town. But in my book that means it's not first in mind when "where do you want to eat" is proffered.
(nice to see Nancy back to straight reviews)
Ronnie Dingman
Chef Consultant
The Farm
La Center, KY