This place has been on my list for several months now so I stopped at the Buona in Murfreesboro on…read morethe way home from Cookeville. To give them a fair shake at a comparison to Chicago, I ordered two iconic Chicago staples, an Italian Beef and a Chicago Dog. First the beef, I ordered it with hot giardiniera and dipped. The beef was tender, flavorful and the peppers packed a pleasant heat. The bread was sturdy had a good flavor as well. Considering we are outside of Chicago, I'd go 4.5 stars. The Chicago dog looked and tasted legit complete with the neon green relish. For the dog I'd also go 4.5 stars. Seems like Murfreesboro might be sleeping on this great spot cause I was there at 6:30 on a Sunday evening and it wasn't packed. Highly recommend this spot when you are in the Boro to get your Chicago fix, it deserves our support!

Be prepared to read a magazine article length review of this establishment. Usually I do not review…read morechain or franchise restaurants, but this was so good, I made an exception. I was intrigued by a mail brochure, then their video. I like the place VERY much. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I reserve those for Italian restaurants with table cloths, vino, attentive waiters and opera playing in the back ground. It is based on FOUR visits because I liked it so much and did not want to give an incomplete review. First will be a detailed list of the dishes we tried and then I will get o ambiance and service at the very end. Here goes the food review first. Chicago Hot Dog. I'm not from Chicago and only know the signature food by reputation but my wife and I were impressed. The bun was very good with the poppy seed on the outside. Holding its own was a nice hot dog through the additional dressings. I ordered mine with the hot gardenia. It was delicious but instead of a vinegar base, it was a nice olive oil. French Fries Our family recognizes my wife as our resident expert on quality fries. She rated these as among the best she has ever eaten. I agreed with her that that they were crispy outside and fluffy inside. She added comments that they held up on the plate as she ate. Being crinkle cut, those fries tend to get soggy, but these retained their crispness through out. Chicago Beef Visiting their website you will see how they prepare their beef for meal. My wife indicated that it was fairly standard, but I drew me in. Admittedly, I have only tried a few of this type of sandwich. The things I liked about it was that it was juicy without soaking the roll and plate. It also had a nice flavor. Pasta On the wall in the store is a sign advertising that the pasta is fresh, never dried and that peaked my interest. Signature Rigatoni Marinara was the menu Item I chose and felt like it was one of the best pasta dishes I have ever enjoyed. Thin, long pastas are classified by a number indicating their thickness. I could not find such a classification for rigatoni. While I may be a bit of an engineer, I studied the wall thickness of this pasta. Compared to what I buy in the grocery store, this had a thicker wall. It is important because the pasta was cooked al dente. The mouth feel of the thicker pasta and feel to the tooth was great. Do not feel I am discounting the sauce, but it was one of the best I think southern Italy would offer. Brownie On a whim, I grabbed a brownie because my wife did not want to stop at a candy store for me to get chocolate to go with my bourbon at home. It was light in texture, but incredibly full of quality chocolate flavor. It was great taste for taste, sip for sip. Beef and Gardenia Pizza Our fourth visit to justify my rating was with my wife, adult son and I. Surprisingly, she ordered the pizza choice because it was unique, Neither of us had gardenia on a pizza. Their Tavern Pizza is 10" and cut checkerboard style, not wedges, which was fine by us. The one pizza was enough for my wife and I. We both agreed that the Marinara sauce was the same as on the pasta. The pie was loaded with toppings. In fact, it was hard to get a true taste of the crust. It was also so loaded that she commented that it was a good thing we ate in the dining room instead of taking it home. If we took it home, she suggested, the copious toppings would totally soak the crust. Gardenia served here is in olive oil, not vinegar. As such, it gave a nice flavor to the pie. I thought my wife ordered extra cheese, but, no. That thick blanket is standard. The blend of toppings was just wonderful and the gardenia was just spicy enough. Margherita Pizza All pizza restaurants are judged by their Margherita pizza as far as my son goes. This pie was not traditional, so he simply gave it a "good" evaluation. He would rather get this pizza at other restaurants, but if he came back here, he would order it. Among his comments were that normally tomato slices were on the pizza, but this one had the diced tomatoes in this. Also, all the basil, while tasty was just piled up in the center instead of strewn all over the top. Now for service and ambiance. Of my trips, I was there a few times shortly after they opened for the day and once during a very busy time. Both times, the meal came out in a timely basis and the meals very fresh. On one trip, I ordered beer. The counter person was underage, and left to find a manager to complete the order. She was not clear in diction and we did not know why she left, but it was O Being new, it was very clean. Ambiance is very bright and well lit. Large windows give a good view of the area. Promotional signs and posters are informative and appropriate.

The food is great and the service was great. We had bolognese sauce no meat, chicken Marsala, a…read moreCuban sandwich and I had the Gorgonzola. All was amazing and cooked perfectly. Drinks were well priced and delicious. Cashmere (our server) did an excellent job! Also, the poker game was going on but I thought it was cool that they were there and having a great time. I think it added to the atmosphere. We will be back!!! Had a great time!

Had dinner here in the early evening. Was greeted by McKenzie with a warm smile and a welcoming…read moredemeanor. It was quiet as far as patrons go. The most delicious bread was brought to our table and offers of cocktails and beverages were promptly offered. Our starter was the mussels in creamy garlic sauce. These were delicious and plentiful. More bread to mop up the sauce. My companion had the crab stuffed sole and I had the Gorgonzola cavatappi. Fully expecting to be served one stuffed sole, two arrived on the plate. Came atop a nice risotto. My pasta as a bleu cheese lover was epic! This is a hidden gem. Don't be in a hurry as everything is freshly prepared. The food is hot fresh and gorgeous. Servers are sweet and attentive.

I cannot believe what a change in this restaurant l. Definitely the last time we'll be back. You…read morework hard and spend your money, a lot, when eating out these days and you don't have a dish you can finish. It's completely disappointing. Our server was very nice and attentive and I relayed this to him while assuring it has nothing to do with him, just to let someone know. Things have changed inside and you can tell. Wont be back and would not recommend.

It has been a while since my last visit. Today was very delightful. Our server, Brett was great…read more The wife and I decided to try the lunch trio. I had the shrimp scampi & lentil sausage soup. Wife had the meatballs and ricotta & Sicilian chicken soup. And we both had the Caesar salad. From the complementary bread, soups, a salad to include the small plates, everything is very tasty and served nice and hot or cold. The trio lunch is a perfect light lunch that is actually very filling. The ambiance has a very relaxing and quiet. Keep up the great work.

You can easily miss it as it is tucked in at the very end of the plaza. This location has an…read moreoutdoor patio and plenty of seating inside too. It was clean and the service was great. They were very patient while my daughter made her selections too. The food was amazing as usual and all the ingredients were fresh. Parking can be a bit of a hassle.

The food tastes a little different from the store on Medical Center, but it's so close to my house!…read moreThe lines are reasonable at this location, which makes ordering super easy and quick!

The breakfast was great and the food came out quickly. April, our waitress, made our experience…read morewonderful by introducing new menu items and encouraging us to try them. She was efficient, attentive and had a great personality. Try Mimi's and pick April as your server! The manager is also great!

Really impressed with this place, it far exceeded my expectations. They sell pizza by the slice,…read morewhich is a huge plus. Slices are gigantic and are your typical NY style. Good sauce to cheese ratio but the crust could stand to be just a little thicker. Will definitely be back.

Always a good meal at Sal's. The staff is always friendly, quick and overly accommodating. I…read morejust don't know why this place isn't busier. Such a better quality of food than the tailgate place, isnt a cardboard crust like others in the area. Truly worth your time. You won't be disappointed.

On Yelp!'s recommendation for an "anniversary dinner," we placed a reservation at Steakhouse Five…read moreand enjoyed ourselves. The very quiet dining room allows conversation at a reasonable volume and the lighting is low with a lamp on the table to read the menu without shining your cellphone flashlight in everyone's eyes. All the food was great and prepared exactly as we requested. The steaks were flavorful, tender, and well prepared. Our server was helpful and very attentive. They recognized our anniversary during the dessert course. For us, it was a special treat. Tip: The food and experience are top-notch and the price reflects the situation. Your tab will approach $100 per person. Place a reservation Enjoy yourself.

It isn't fair of me to criticize the fare, since I never tasted it. I may have been a bit harsh to…read morethe young man at the host stand. He told us we would have to wait 45 minutes, even though there was an abundance of empty tables. A bartender didn't show up, so they were unable to accommodate us, or anyone else. We actually called ahead and were told that there WAS seating. I guess not. I won't be back, so don't worry about seating me.

Stopped in here with my friend for a quick bite to eat. We were so hungry that I honestly forgot to…read moretake pictures of the food. Laura got the Gyros plate with tabouli salad and toppings with a Diet Coke. I got the House Special. 3 types of meat, rice, tabouli salad, pita and a Dr. Pepper. Laura said the Tabouli Salad was so good she got a large order to go. We were greeted and our order taken quickly. The restaurant is small but there are a few booths and tables to eat in but mostly this place is a takeout restaurant Was definitely a good meal with a lot of food for the price. Definitely will come back.

This is a tricky review, since I must be careful to rate this restaurant on what it's offering…read moreversus my expectations. I've been planning a visit since I occasionally travel past this location and noticed the high Yelp rating. And I really love Greek food. We arrived and were warmly greeted and they were in the process of mopping the floors, indicating a concern for cleanliness (as did the cylinders of sanitary/wet wipes on each table). The prices were decent and the portions were huge. I had the house platter so I could sample the most items. And to this I added french fries and a soft drink. My wife had the chicken platter and also received a huge portion. Despite the business's name, it appears this is closer to Egyptian rather than Greek cuisine. The french fries were perfect - crisp and nicely seasoned. Also, there's no salt on the tables (only hot sauce), although little salt & pepper packets can be found on a wall shelf. The pita bread was soft and warm. Of the meats, the gyro had some subtle flavor and was nice. Nothing tasted bad, but the salad, feta, chicken, rice, tzatziki, etc. was incredibly bland. In fact, it was so tasteless that it was off-putting and we couldn't even finish our meals. We're clearly not the target audience for this type of offering.

It's been a while since we've been here, but we decided to come back and we're glad we did. The…read moremargarita pizza was by far our favorite. Our waiter was new, but he was extremely helpful making sure we got what we wanted. It is a pizza place so children will be there making a mess, but it wasn't too bad on a Saturday night.

I had a very disappointing experience at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse. One night I spent over…read more$200 there expecting a good time, but it turned into the complete opposite. The manager treated me extremely poorly and the situation escalated for no reason. They ended up calling the police and trespassing me from the property even though I did nothing wrong. I felt completely disrespected and humiliated by how it was handled. Because of how serious the situation was, I have also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and reported my experience to the state commissioner. No customer who spends their money at a restaurant should be treated this way. Based on my experience, I would not recommend going here.

They have a great selection of meats where you can taste the difference from the grocery store…read more They have several options for tubs and spices as well as specialty cheese and exotics meats. The service counter is friendly and accommodating.

Service is 10/10 along with their meats! We always get our questions answered. Got a fantastic…read moreprime rib from there. Prices are very reasonable.