Food was Good, But Service Stank

After an enjoyable afternoon of putting around town, I met hubby and a good friend at a relatively new restaurant/pub in Griffin, GA - The Eagle and the Lion.  The atmosphere was a little different for our neck of the woods, but the menu was varied with choices from heavy to light and something off our usual fare.  I was looking forward to a taste of something new.  With their on site brewery the bar was well attended and the offerings of brew was much greater and varied than their food choices.

Hubby chose the Fish and Chips while my friend and I chose the Bangers and Mash.  The three of us have dinner once a week and enjoy visiting and catching up.  After 45 minutes we were starting to wonder about our food and questioned our server as to our order.  She advised us the order had gone in and ours (?) was fine and should be out any minute.  Another 30 minutes passed before we were advised that our order had never been submitted to the kitchen and much to management's sorrow they were out of "Mash". 

Another server and management were very consoling and advised us that our order would be out shortly.  There was never an apology from our server and she went about her business without a care in the world.  We learned only a short time later she had forgotten to place an order of a lady with a large group of which the owner's mother was a party.  I hope the owner realizes that serving and wait staff can end his business quickly. I hate to see anyone lose a job when there are so few available, but nonchalance in the restaurant business is a big no-no.

The Bangers were nothing to write home about, but that could have been due to the disappointment in having to wait over an hour for the food.  Hubby's fish and chips were delicious.  I will go back to test the waters and give this young man another chance.  If the cute little red head tries to wait our table, I am afraid I will have to leave.

Try this new little pub and tell me what you think.  The Eagle and The Lion next to the old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Griffin, Georgia.

Happy Reading!
Belle

I am so glad God started the pay ahead plan!

First Cousins

Once a quarter the first cousins of my Mother's brothers and sister get together for a meal and fellowship.  When the first of us passed away a few years ago, her spouse came up with this idea and I must say it was a terrific idea!

My Mother is the last of her siblings and she gets lonesome for her family and their shared memories.  It is a true boost to her morale when these dinners occur. 

Time doesn't stop for any one and even though we think we will be here forever we all know that our days are numbered and time gets shorter with each passing day.

It was our honor to host a barbecue for these cousins last month and we had such a good time and great conversation.  The ability to linger throughout the day and truly sit down and talk to each and everyone was a treat.  I connected more with some of my cousins on this occasion than I have at any of the other dinners. 

On Friday night we had the traditional barbecue fire and some of the guys cooked all night.  There is nothing better for relaxation and visiting than a cook fire.  Those that made it out on Friday night we thank you - we appreciated the help and enjoyed the company.

For those that couldn't make it, we missed you!  Attached are a few shots of a wonderful weekend.