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| - As a longstanding lover of The Penguin (and its motley crew), I have been to Diamond several times, trying different things each time.
Interestingly, though the Big Block was my favourite in the old joint, I've been unsatisfied with the new incarnation. I don't know quite where it's going wrong, but the ground beef just doesn't have that velvety, buttery texture I so love -- it's almost as though the meat is handled too much, making the texture go wrong. I've been very pleased with the hot pimento cheese dip, though (it's been a bit on the... less-than-consistent side, let's say, sometimes being a melted soup, and sometimes being mildly warmed up pimento) - I've had it several times, and each time (despite texture changes), it's been rather tasty.
The first time I went, I ordered the custard pie as a dessert, and was advised (about 20 minutes later) that it was no longer on the menu - no suggestions or alternatives were offered. Luckily, that seemed to be a flukey instance, and I've had no difficulties since that trip. Of course, I also haven't bothered trying anything else from the dessert menu, once I wrapped my lips around a spoonful of their 'nanner puddin'. Why would you bother?
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