Posted on March 17, 2009 at 1:44 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 2/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

I've been to the Twisted downtown more than a couple times. I was happy to see the Richardson spot because it's closer to our office.

Unfortunately, the new location is off to a rough start. The person at the til seemed a bit inexperienced. They got my order wrong, partly from the noise, I guess. The food was only OK-- there's a sign on the door that they're hiring cooks now. The vibe was definitely off from the downtown location-- it feels too modern, definitely more polished than the downtown location, so that their brand doesn't fit their decor in Richardson.

Still a bit pricey, so that overall, the Richardson location, as it stands, won't be a regular for me. Maybe I'll try again in a month or so.

On Twisted Root Burger Company (Richardson)

Posted on December 7, 2008 at 9:49 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

Outstanding staff, really helpful in my ignorance. Very good food, quite reasonable prices. If you haven't had Korean, this would be a good first place. It's apparently not totally authentic, but it's certainly good.

On Chang Jing

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 8:55 a.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 2/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

Jason's too polite to point out that the run is at Cox.

I prefer the pizookie to the pizza, and yeah, there are a couple of good beers. :)

On BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (Plano)

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 6:32 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

The salad before was unusual, but really good-- a crisp variety of lettuce and cabbage with dressing something like vinaigrette, but with a real kick.

My red beans and rice was pretty good, but not great. A bit expensive.

Bread pudding was the high point-- I thought it was quite good; my lunch partner said "almost as good as Fishmonger's, which is his favorite.

I thought the atmosphere was pretty good and the service quite good.

On Dodie's Seafood Cafe (Dallas)