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[daddydg]

In my opinion, the biggest problem with Streets in Folsom is their bartenders. Except for a couple stand-outs, they tend to hire apathetic, surly people who make you feel like getting you another beer is an inconvenience. The reviewer in the Bee even mentioned that they had to keep trying to find the bartender to get refills of ice tea.

Manderes is the polar opposite. Friendly, engaging, attentive people behind the bar (albiet it's primarily the owners). It makes you feel comfortable and welcome.

[Dave Burrell]

In my opinion, the biggest problem with Streets in Folsom is their bartenders. Except for a couple stand-outs, they tend to hire apathetic, surly people who make you feel like getting you another beer is an inconvenience. The reviewer in the Bee even mentioned that they had to keep trying to find the bartender to get refills of ice tea.

Manderes is the polar opposite. Friendly, engaging, attentive people behind the bar (albiet it's primarily the owners). It makes you feel comfortable and welcome.

I have to agree, of the times I've gone to Streets, its always been a hassle to get service... like you noted, its as if we're inconviniencing them.... I haven't read the Sac Bee review but it sounds like it was a fair analysis

Manderes is much better

[Bill Z]

I have to agree, of the times I've gone to Streets, its always been a hassle to get service... like you noted, its as if we're inconviniencing them.... I haven't read the Sac Bee review but it sounds like it was a fair analysis

Manderes is much better

Do either serve breakfast?

Nothing quite like a good breakfast and a double scotch to wash it down.

[mylo]

Do either serve breakfast?

Nothing quite like a good breakfast and a double scotch to wash it down.

Streets does on Sundays, I think.

At Manderes you'll have to settle for scotch-ale at lunch.

[stangage70]

Wow did you see the rather lukewarm at best review in the taste section of the Bee today? I am somewhat familiar with Alan's review style, and because I have never been to the Streets Of London, cannot say a thing about it. You comments, please

Here is the review: http://www.sacbee.co...ory/727195.html

Seems like a reasonble review... While not the greatest food, it is hard to find pasties or bangers served elsewhere in Folsom. I appreciate it for the pub experience. Getting to know the bar tenders (visit enough) tends to improve service. I never get ice tea there.

"We liked the fresh-tasting fish and wolfed the well- seasoned french fries. The pot pie was hearty, with pieces of semitender beef and lots of sliced mushrooms in a dark, flavorful gravy. The curried chicken carried good heat, but the chicken showed up as thin, squiggly strips instead of bone-in pieces."

Sacramento News and Review had good (albeit much more brief) things to say in their best of 2007 issue.

[mylo]

bone-in pieces in a pub curry?

[stangage70]

...I'm still recovering...

Feeling up to it this week?

[daddydg]

...Getting to know the bar tenders (visit enough) tends to improve service....

Usually that's the case, but not with this place. For the most part, I like the place. I've been going there fairly regularly since it opened in its first incarnation as St. James Gate. There are a couple of the bartenders that I really like, however, they rest are rather surly. Bottomline - bad bartenders give bad service.

I once asked one of the folks that worked there why they continued to employ really bad bartenders. They said the owners didn't think they had to be too selective with who they hire, because as long as they had a great selection of beers, people would keep coming back.

[ducky]

I wonder what makes my hubby and I so special then. As soon as we walk in the door she's already getting our drinks ready because we're pretty set in our ways and order the same thing. Or course, we usually only go in for fish & chips early before it gets really busy.

[Dave Burrell]

I wonder what makes my hubby and I so special then. As soon as we walk in the door she's already getting our drinks ready because we're pretty set in our ways and order the same thing. Or course, we usually only go in for fish & chips early before it gets really busy.

you guys must tip very well

[mylo]

Feeling up to it this week?

I'm out of town today.. win some porn for me!

[Darth Lefty]

We got 5th or 6th or so. Suffered on anagrams this time.

[mylo]

Remember what they were? I love anagrams, and I'm stuck in physical meetings all day today!

[Darth Lefty]

Remember what they were? I love anagrams, and I'm stuck in physical meetings all day today!

19th century English novel, 5 words:
A PETTY AND HORRIFIC ROGUE
There's a third clue, the author, but it totally gives it away if you know his work. (We didn't and it was no help)

Pop singer, female:
I CONDONE ARSON

[mylo]

Pop singer, female:
I CONDONE ARSON

Sinead O'Connor

.. next meeting!