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| - "Ugh... I'm done!" I said as I wiped away my tears. I've had enough of a certain friend of mine who had talked shit to me for the last time. My sister, feeling my pain suggested that we go where every saddened Indian Girl goes when feeling bad... the nearest Indian Casino!! WHOO!! Well... okay, maybe not the nearest Indian Casino... but the one across the freeway and down the road... the brand spankin' new Lone Butte Casino.
When we go into the Nuevo riche diner... I was surprised by how shiny it all was! There were deli cases showing off desserts that looked meh and these pedestals that showcased modern Native Art... but it didn't mesh well with the decor of the place. The dining room was big and the tables were very well spaced apart.
We were escorted to our table, sat down and looked over the menu trying to decide the best way to cap off the night. The menu contained all American favorites in all their greasy goodness. Think of the Late Night Denny's menu but sans the moon over my hammy and you'll be dead on. Were told that Alan (or Alec?) was our waiter and would be by soon to take our drink order. So we waited... and waited... and waited... and waited! The last time I waited this long for a friggin' drink order it was because the bar was being danced on by stripper wannabes getting their Coyote SURE Ugly on!! Yeah, I'll wait for the clear-heeled ones to vacate the bar... sure, why not? But this was NOT the case at Cafe 24/7.
Not wanting to wait around in this crazy color changing world... oh yeah - did I tell you about the colors?! OMG! These damned lights in the ceiling keep changing!! Like from green to yellow to blue to pink to clear and back again!! It's not even a gradual change either!! It's a sudden change and the moment my eyes get used to the new hue, the color changes again! It was distracting and annoying especially when looking at the huge multi-screen TV behind the deli case that for some reason was set to channel 12 and displayed everything in green!
But anyway... I digress... I got up and went to the deli case and told two employees that we have been waiting for a very long time. I learned that the staff is very good at apologizing and the hostess took over our table. We ordered and got our food very fast. Okay now the food...
Our sampler appetizer that came with potato skins, chicken tenders, onion rings and mozzarella sticks were good and light and crunchy and crispy and nothing was over done or soggy. I was happy and surprised. I don't know why, but I always expect casino food to be bad food. The next round was our entrees. I ordered the Angus burger with cheese and bacon and this half pound bad boy had too much bacon on it!! I shared with the sis who was happy to receive it to go on her Turkey Sandwich, more on that in a second. My burger was cooked well and was fresh as was the toppings and bun. I was delighted but I wasn't happy with having to pay extra for French fries, seriously - it should just come with it. At the other Gila River Casinos, fries come with everything. Boo on Café 24/7 on this faux pas. My sister's turkey sandwich was awesome! It was piled high with nice... real... turkey! Lol! Like, someone took a knife to the bird minutes before it hit our table. No pre-packaged water logged sodium filled meat product here!
We ate and I tried to laugh and get my mind off of the night's drama. When we were approached by the Café's manager, he informed us that the café is actually owned by the same company that is associated with Chase Stadium and not the Casino's usual food and beverage department. He also slightly chuckled when I tried to seriously complain about the long wait at the beginning of our meal. *sigh* just like a man huh? Oh well...
To my Yelpers: all in all - if you're on that side of town and it's late... like really late and you're over 21 and the thought of going to Denny's by the freeway seems too disgusting for words... feel free to go to Café 24/7. The food options are the same but it's done so much better. The service might be shit like ours was, but get up and to go the deli, complain and you should be alright. I say go but don't go out of your way to go. Oh and leave your rose-colored glasses at home! Cuz the color changing throughout your meal might make your eyes bleed! I'll give it one more try before I die... but just one.
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