Eddie's Restaurant

The day began cold and snowy. I had to scrape the caked on snow from the windshield, side windows and rear window before going to work this morning.

The afternoon brought some sunshine but the cold winds continued from the North making the city very cold for the first time since last winter.

We journied forth to Eddie's Restaurant in the sun and cold, cold wind.

Of course, Eddie's has been a staple in Sudbury for many years and we were all familiar with the "greasy spoon" sports-bar diner that served up great tasting meals and large portions - just what we were looking for on such an evening.

We all quickly decided on our meal choices and we were not disappointed. In spite of the annoying CMT music channel in the background, we were pretty happy in our smallish, rather uncomfortable booth.

I suppose the photos of all the sports teams on the wall and the fact that we had a friendly waitress added to the atmosphere.

I know from experience just how expensive sponsoring local teams can be and by the looks of it, Eddie's has supported many in Sudbury.

Our meals were of decent quality and the portions more than ample.

The four of us dined for $48.80 (no alcohol) before tip.

A good meal, decent environment, uncomfortable wooden seating and friendly service.

Recommended for the food and service, but not for a lengthy sitting.

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East Side Mario's (Algonquin)

A rainy Wednesday evening greeted us at East Side Mario's Restaurant on Algonquin Road.

The maitre'd asked if we wanted to be sat at a table or a booth. I answered a booth since to me it sounds more friendly. Then he said he had to check if one was available. One of the women asked me why he would give us that option if he didn't know they were both available? I did not have the answer to that one.

Shortly he was back and showed us to our small but comfy booth.

The waitress was excellent, returning several times as we all had trouble deciding.

Once our order was given, the food quickly arrived and we were all happy with our individual choice.

Personally I found the sauce on the spaghetti to be a bit too sweet for my tastes but acceptable. Perhaps my trips to the Caruso Club have influenced me in this regard.

Unfortunately I forgot the ratings slips so you will just have to take my opinion that the food was very good and the quantities adequate.

Service was excellent and the bill was a reasonable $75.29 before taxes with one alcoholic drink included.

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Deluxe Hamburgers

Long a staple in Sudbury, the Deluxe Hamburger chain serves many hungry customers.

Tonight it was our turn.

Not having been to Deluxe for many years I was looking forward to their classic "Chicken on a Bun Dinner", which is exactly what we all ordered.

The youngest had a chocolate milkshake and one had a vanilla milkshake. The other two of us had diet coke.

Our meals were somewhat as I remembered with sliced white meat chicken smothered in that (similar to Swiss Chalet) sauce on the chicken placed on a warm hamburger bun.

There was also a separate container filled with the sauce for dipping, a small container of cole slaw and a slew of french fries with the order.

The total bill for four of us came to $45.83

Unfortunately we forgot our menu comment slips this time.

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Don Cherry's Restaurant

New name, new restaurant - now the M.I.C. (Made In Canada)

It was a beautiful sunny evening when we arrived at Don Cherry's Restaurant. Although there were thunderstorms and rainshowers throughout the day, the evening was perfect.

We had all been here several times before and all of us liked the food, atmosphere and service from this restaurant over the years it has been open in Sudbury.

Tonight (Wednesday, August 13 2008) it was surprisingly busy since Sudbury seems to have shut down for the summer months. However the service was excellent and the food was delivered in good time in spite of the larger crowd.

The total meal cost a resonable $72.61 for the four of us with one cocktail.

Everyone enjoyed their meal and we even had some extra to take home.

A pleasant evening at a reasonable price.

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Canton

I was a little hesitant to go to this restaurant, mainly because of its location in the front section of the Rainbow Center. Not that the location was poor or anything like that, it is just that I often see undesirable types hanging around outside of this restaurant. Mind you, it might just be all in my imagination since I have never witnessed a problem here.

It was on our list regardless and so we ended up at this restaurant.

Our choice was easy - "dinner for four" and after a little hesitation at the order counter (they usually only provide this dinner for take-out) they said to sit down and they would bring it to our table.

We ordered our drinks (canned pop) and sat at the table. Within seconds the order began to arrive. I thought that it wasn't too bad but not so much variety as pork ribs, bar-b-qued chicken wings, fried rice and a broccoli and mistery meat dish was brought to our table.

I started on the meal, and then to my surprise the rest of it showed up - namely Chicken Balls, egg rolls (4) and of course - the ever present fortune cookies.

The staff was very friendly and accomodating.

The food was typical chinese but a little better than the usual. I thouroughly enjoyed the meal and at $42.75 it was about half the price of eating at most other chinese restaurants.

Oh yeah - there was lots so we took the rest home to enjoy at our leisure.

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