Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Name: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Address: 2204 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, California 94404
Phone: (650) 571-5500
Web site: RedRobin.com
Date & Time visited: Saturday, October 20, 2007 3:00 PM
Guests: Jennifer and me
What we had: BBQ chicken salad (Jen), Blackened Bayou burger w/turkey patty (me)

Both entrees were monthly specials and don't appear on Red Robin's regular menu. Jennifer's BBQ chicken salad was topped with a generous portion of grilled chicken breast pieces slathered with Red Robin's Whiskey River barbecue sauce. My blackened Bayou burger was very spicy and I enjoyed it. Unlike my last experience with a spicy burger at Red Robin, this time the turkey patty was done with the same spice rub they would have used on a beef patty.

Service: Very good. The server was on the ball, taking our drink and food orders within minutes and keeping the drinks filled. This includes Red Robin's signature Freckled Lemonade, Jennifer's favorite which does include free refills.

Would we go back: Yes.

Pasta Pomodoro

Name: Pasta Pomodoro
Address: 1060 Park Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: 650-574-2600
Web site: www.pastapomodoro.com
Date & Time visited: Monday, August 15, 2005, 1:30 PM
Guests: Jennifer and me
What we had: Prosciutto Panini w/Ceasar Salad (Jen), Pollo Panini w/Tortilla Soup (me)

Service: Acceptable but not stellar.

Would we go back: Yes.