DP Cheesesteaks, American Fork - April

Today one of our beloved Triad members forgot his lunch. Therefore, he talked us into trying DP Cheesesteaks. My choice of these yummy sandwiches was the six-inch Garlic Steak, without tomatoes. For those who do not know, tomatoes are the devil, in my opinion. However, who doesn't love a bowl of freshly made salsa?

The restaurant décor offers a sports bar feel. You order at one end of the bar and pick your food up at the opposite end. The colors are a dark wood feel, with some brick accents. However, the place was clean and the line ahead of us moved quickly. Now, down to the nitty-gritty!

• Taste – 4 The Garlic Steak offered some razzle dazzle, but I wouldn't say it was amazing.
• Quality – 4 Again I'll say we have some razzle dazzle. It was good and fresh, but nothing spectacular.
• Value – 3 Let's just be friends – I thought it was a bit pricey, but still good.
• Overall Experience – 4 – Back to just being friends. I would go there again, but it was not my favorite place. I have nothing bad to say about this play, it is mostly about my taste buds.

Anyone who loves a good cheese steak sandwich will enjoy the variety of food of DP Cheesesteaks.

DP Cheesesteak, American Fork - Devin

Once again I forgot my lunch and thought that it was time to go review another restaurant.   I rounded up the Triad and invited a special guest from the office Sr. A. Caliente.  We had good things about a cheesesteak place that is just around the corner from us. We decided this would be the next restaurant on our list and headed to DP Chessesteak.

The rain was coming down hard but we were committed to the cause.  Entering DP Cheesesteak you felt like you had just stepped into the Lunch rush in Philadelphia. We were at the end of the line but within 5 minutes we were at the front. 

I ordered the Philly Bleu $$ and overall satisfaction was a 4, held true to the cheese steak name!

• Taste: 4.5 - The mix with Bleu cheese and the Cheesesteak hit the spot, I also added some buffalo sauce to add some pizazz.
• Quality: 4 - The bread was soft and the sandwich was heavenly.
• Value: 3 -I got the 9 inch sandwich and a drink which was a little on the steep side.
• Overall Satisfaction - 4.5 - We Have Somethin Here  - It was out quick and delicious.

I would recommend heading out to DP Cheesesteaks is worth the trip.

Fong's, American Fork - April

The Triad had a hankerin' for some good Asian food, so off to Fong's we went!

While the diner has the feel of a 50's style, the food was excellent. I ordered the Chicken Coconut Curry $ lunch special. The presentation was nice in a Bento box. However, I was truly happy because this lunch special is different than ordering a Bento Box, in that you do not get a California Roll.

• Taste - 4.5 – We have something here. The taste was authentic and great.
• Quality – 4.5 – We have something here. Food was freshly prepared and tasted great.
• Value – 5 – I was overwhelmed with awesomeness! A perfect amount of food for an excellent price.
• Overall Satisfaction – 4.5 – We have something here. This place is great for offering an Asian dish.

We had a great server who was friendly and kept our drink glasses full. I would definitely recommend Fong's in American Fork.

DP Cheesesteaks Review – Alma

This is from our guest critic Alma:

On a rainy day I joined Hamiltons crew for a nice hot Cheese Steak sandwich from DP Cheesesteaks. Since my first trip to this establishment was not the best experience I was hesitant about what to expect this time around. This time around I was much more pleased with the food quality and taste.

During my first trip to DP Cheesesteaks I went off the beaten path with my food choice, so I decided to go with a more classic flavor and choice this time around: The Whiz Steak Sandwich. This concept of the sandwich is easy enough: standard steak and onions used in all cheese steak sandwiches, then add Cheese Whiz. While the thought is somewhat less appealing I find that the sweet-and-savory combination suits my pallet rather well. The cheese, meat and bread combination was just right, neither flavor overwhelmed the other. The fresh bread was perfect for a cheese steak sandwich, firm with a great flavor. As I made my way through the sandwich the bread became softer, but not soggy as it absorbed juices from the meat making each bite even better than the last.

I would have to give DP CheeseSteak a total rating of 3.5 out of 5. If I were to base my decision just on this one trip, however, I would give it a 4 – 4.5 rating. Another trip to DP Cheesesteaks is definitely in my future, will they disappoint like the first trip, or will they receive and official 4+ rating from this reviewer?

Rib City, American Fork - Devin

We had a horrible case of the Tuesday, so the Terrible Triad hit the street to uncover the best of Utah County.  I had a hankerin for some delicious BBQ, so we headed over to Rib City.

I have sampled their cuisine in the past and thought it would hit the spot. We were promptly seated and asked what was our choice of drink. When my water came back, the straw was maybe a 1/8 of inch out of the glass.  This is one of my biggest pet peeves at restaurants and I should have taken that as a sign of what to come. 

I ordered the Turkey Skyscraper and Chocolate, Chocolate Mania $$$ and overall satisfaction was a 2, sadly it crumbled under pressure!

• Taste: 3 - It was bread and meat only. The meat was delicious, but the bread was a tad dry.
• Quality: 2 - The baked beans seemed store bought and the sandwich was over rated. Only reason this is a 2 and not a 1 is the Chocolate, Chocolate Mania was good.
• Value: 1 -The Skyscraper was way over priced and didn't tower over anything.  The baked beans were as good as the ones from the store. The fries where OK, but not special.
• Overall Satisfaction - 2.5 - Rather Rub My Grandmas Bunions - It was a disappointment that I didn't want.

I would recommend that once is enough for Rib City.

Rib City, American Fork - April

Today the Terrible Triad chose to go to Rib City in American Fork for lunch. I tried to talk Devin out of it, but once again, he insisted on having his way.

I ordered a lunch plate consisting of 1/4 of barbecue chicken, water and the chocolate chocolate dessert. $$$ The server asked "What two sides would you like?" Assuming I had an included choice, I asked for a salad. She stated that it would be "just a little bit extra." When the bills came, for the second time, my salad was an additional $2.49. To me, that is a bit more than "just a little bit extra."

A sound that should never be heard in any restaurant in the slurping of a nice cool beverage coming to an end. Unfortunately, I heard this at Rib City. Worse than that, I felt it. The service was adequate, but not overly great.

• Taste 3 - I liked the fact that Rib City offers a few different barbecue sauces on their table. However, the Cole slaw was less than ideal when it came to flavor.
• Quality 2 - I'd rather rub Grandma's bunions on this one. While the chocolate cake was good, they used Hershey's syrup for the additional chocolate taste. When I eat out, I want real food, not something I can whip up at home.
• Value 1 - The cost of this meal was something I would have expected to pay at an upper scale restaurant.
• Overall 2 - Overall I would much rather rub Grandma's bunions that head back to Rib City, in American Fork.