Cowgirls and cowboys of London Town.
Let me tell you 'bout the Wild West--No spurs or tumbleweed rolling 'round.
This ain't 'bout Dude Ranch, no Eastwood or Billy the Kid,
Yelper this quip is about Cattle Grid.
Friday night I met a friend in Windsor for din.
After a drink or two we were ready to tuck in.
Downtown Cattle Grid where we RSVP'd.
The wait was an hour, hungry yes, but we weren't peeved.
Finally sat down at a table, perused the menu.
Divided into three sections of meats you could chew.
Cow, Pig and Burgers--a carnivorous paradise.
Though I did balk a bit at the accompanying prices.
After a bottle of 2010 Malbec (very good, btw) and a wait.
The mains were brought out: chips, watercress and two steaks.
I ordered the sirloin, Friend the fillet*
Friend had medium rare, while well done is my way.
*Nota Bene:
(And in case you say
Fillet the proper British, not American way:
I ordered the sirloin, Friend the fillet
I was terribly hungry so I inhaled it.)
My sirloin was well-done, but a bit fatty, tough and not the best cut.
While Friend pined about the fillet, I thought it best to keep my mouth shut.
The chips were okay, but lacked golden crispiness.
The dressing atop the watercress was pure bliss!
Salad-Dodger, Friend is no fan of anything green.
So imagine my surprise after the meal when it was nowhere to be seen!
Paltry portion for the price, I also ordered spinach.
And Dear Yelper, while I hate to be a Grinch.
Wish it were sauteed longer with more seasoning.
Though Friend's in-house made green peppercorn sauce was reason to sing.
They also offer guac, bone marrow gravy, blue cheese, herb and garlic butter.
And a myriad of palatable-sounding others.
But I've got to give the Grid credit where credit is due.
Because I believe in highlighting positives too.
The service was fantastic, waiters amiable, attentive and kind.
One even put together an extra table for more space while we dined.
The staff is well trained, so perfectly good cause,
To thank them and grant a hearty round of applause.
Also it seems that most diners went for the ribs.
Probably a good percentage, I'm not telling fibs!
Peri-peri or baby back are what they offer their clientele.
Looked messy but had a delicious smell.
At the Grid, one seems truly spoilt for choice.
Meat lovers and vegetarians can relax and rejoice.
Though, I have a suggestion for them.
Their menu is much too expansive and they need to trim.
Cut down your offerings and perfect the rest.
But regardless, I wish the Grid the best of success.
Dear Yelper, the Grid was far too slow in this gun draw for my taste.
Not sure I would go out of my way to return, but it is a nice place. read more