Comments on: Richardson’s – Phoenix

By: Mila

Mila — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:27:11 +0000

Seth, I have tried to get into Richardson’s regularly for about a decade. Every time I or a small party tries to get in, no matter what day or time, its a 2 hour wait. A couple of years ago, my party waited, ate a decent meal, and decided never to wait 2 hours for any meal ever again. I think restuarants like Richardson’s, Oregano’s, Barrio Cafe and several other places in Phoenix have the mindset that is a little like that in the movie “Field of Dreams.” If you build it they will come. After a while the buying public gets sick of waiting and stops showing up!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:50:09 +0000

LOVED the comment from elmomonster!
Poutine is SURPISINGLY delicious….I scoffed at first and then couldn’t get enough! Have a wonderful time in Montreal, what an amazing city! Can’t wait to read about your adventures.
Keep up the good work.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:29:19 +0000

Oh Seth! I have been a long time Richardson’s devotee! Next, try the Rokerij just north at 16th and Maryland.

By: dustchick

dustchick — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:44:02 +0000

Thanks for the warning about S.D., Madge. Luckily, we’re happy with good pizza and burgers on most days.

By: linds

linds — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:58:31 +0000

Sounds like you’re all set, Seth, and I’m sure you’ll both have a wonderful time! Really good ethnic food (from Ethiopian to Vietnamese) is probably what we miss most being here in Phoenix. Your blog has been a great resource for finding the few gems out here.

Thank you for the welcome, Tim…I absolutely love Maine. I was actually in Port Clyde (midcoast) for a college friend’s wedding in September. I’m originally a Southerner but went to college in Vermont and lived in Boston so I still have a lot of ties to New England.

By: Seth Chadwick

Seth Chadwick — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:46:30 +0000

I actually have been to Quebec City in the winter and loved it. I was lucky enough to stay at the Chateau Frontenac in one of the rooms in a turret. It was an amazing weekend.

Alas, Montreal is incredibly wonderful as I have been several times, but J. hasn’t been back in Canada since childhood (J.’s a Canadian citizen, but a U.S. permanent resident).

We already have our reservations at Au Pied de Cochon and also want to try Haitian, Sri Lankan, Syrian and Quebecois food, so we are going to have a wonderful time. Oh, and I get to tour Notre Dame which I think it just gorgeous.

But, we will get back to Quebec and go to QC.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:39:27 +0000

Quebec City is a blast. I’ve been twice, albeit 20 years ago, and it’s a gorgeous city. We had fondue for the first time at a place near the Chateau Frontenac, where we stayed. It’s definitely got a different vibe than Montreal.
Welcome to Phoenix, Linds. I’m also an East Coaster (a Mainer) so join the club. :)

By: linds

linds — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:02:47 +0000

Dear Seth,

I’ve been reading your site for awhile. My fiance and I came to Phoenix from the east coast, so we started out pretty disappointed at the dining scene here. But then we found your blog. :)

Anyway, I just wanted to comment on your planned trip to Montreal. I’ve been there several times and it’s truly a lovely city with some great food (make sure you find a fondue restaurant and a creperie!), although the coldest I’ve ever been in my life was on a trip there in January. If you have any extra time at all, I would recommend trying to get up to Quebec (City), which is unbelievably charming, especially in the winter. They have a winter carnival every February that is just a blast, complete with a festive traditional beverage called “caribou.”

But have a wonderful trip, and keep up the great work!

By: Madge

Madge — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:28:32 +0000

Dustchick, San Diego is a food wasteland. Be afraid, be very afraid. Donovan’s Steak and Chop House masquerades as gourmet there. :-(

By: dustchick

dustchick — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:24:20 +0000

Seth,

I may have moved to San Diego, but I still read your blog. This entry made me miss Phoenix a LOT. We cannot find anything approaching the wonderful food at Richardson’s (or Carlsbad Tavern) here. I’ll just keep looking wistfully at the images on this page.