4543 Mermaid Stoney Batte
Hockessin, DE 19707
New Castle County
Phone: (302) 234-2763
Fax: unknownWebsite: no website on fileEmail: no email on fileHours: unknown
by James H. on Despite a deep, abiding admiration for Chef Kevin Gillespie following his appearance on Top Chef, I have yet to set foot into Woodfire Grill. Nor have I really had any substantial food from Woodfire. This will change, however, when I will join a friend for dinner here sometime this upcoming week. Now, you may ask yourself, "Self, how is James H. reviewing a restaurant before he's even been there? Does this not violate the rateclubs intent of a 'real review' without an actual in-restaurant experience?" Indeed, you may further ask, "indeed, how is he giving a restaurant he's never been to five stars? Incidentally, self, you should call your mother; she worries." Well, in answer to your insightful queries, when I was out with the aforementioned friend, she received a call from someone at Woodfire Grill, and in addition to confirming the reservation for our impending dinner, they also asked if we had any particular dietary restrictions. Let me repeat that: The restaurant where we will be dining has care enough to call well-ahead of our dinner to determine if anyone in our party is lactose-intolerant, gluten-free, allergic to peanuts or shellfish, or addicted to pork. You should expect an update to this review later this week, but so seldom have I encountered such above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty customer service, I had to mention it in its own review. P.S. Call your mother. She worries.
by Renna Winemiller on A group of coworkers invited me to a "posh lounge bar" in midtown for happy hour, and considering it was spitting distance from my hotel, I decided to join in. First things first. To enter this place, there is no direct entrance street level. You must enter the building's entrance as if you were going to the offices within the building, and take the elevator to the third floor. Once there, you will be amazed by the ambiance of this place. Plush sofa lounges, dimmed lighting, and nice decor. Prices for happy hour were very reasonable for Manhattan, and don't forget to check out the deals on food as well. And their food...very tasty asian mix. What a great way to reward yourself after a long day at the office!
