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| - Allison is a 'radar detector' and liason for Chelsea's Kitchen and saw my less than unhappy 'yelp' about Chelsea's the day I wrote it. She immediately connected with me wanting to redeem this landmark on 40th Street just a tad North on Camelback. This is rare, so my interest was piqued!
My friend Linda and I were going to eat somewhere that day and thought I would give Allison a ring. She immediately asked if I wanted to have lunch that day (She must have heard my hunger pains!) and let me know the General Manager would be awaiting my arrival.
Linda and I entered Chelsea's and I had a new awakening, like it was a total new experience. I desired to give them an opportunity so my slate and plate were clean!
FIRST, everyone there was the epitome of 'the Dove girl', which is refreshing! Perfect posture, not a hair out of place, loving, caring, lovely posture, and more than hospitable. We were greeted by the hostess who let us pick the seating for our next 2.5 hours of delight, then our 'water girl' named Susanne who was joyfully friendly and chatted with us some about more than water and lemons. Then we were greeted by Erica, our server, letting me know the menu was open to whatever we desired for lunch due to my last experience there at Chelsea's. I FELT SO LOVED! My son had passed away a year ago this week, and I so desired this energy of being taken care of by these lovely women who could have been my daughters.
Linda and I ordered the wine from Santa Barbara, (very near and dear to me as I raised my boys up and down the California coast) and we actually had the carafe, 1 each :-) ! We then enjoyed the deviled eggs with bacon which melted in our mouths, then the 'salad' which I added a touch more salt and then the main event: The Chelsea Cheeseburger! OH, how i hungered for a lovely burger, once in a while is a requirement for me! Well done, ordered to perfection, crisp onions, juicy pickles, yummy Wisconsin cheese, tender bun, mayo, mustard, and ketchup. They could hear my loving moans from the kitchen! BECAUSE .....
After our main entre', the Executive Chef, Jorge Gomez, walked out smiling with a special desert and coffee (HOW DID THEY KNOW!!!). He was a lovely guy, knowledgeable, precise, and in love with the love of good eats, both devouring and creating!
During our meal, the General Manager gazed over to make sure we were smiling, laughing and most of all, relishing in our lunch extravaganza; Chelsea style. I NOW give Chelsea's Kitchen 5 STARS, and as a bonus 5 EXTRA GOLD STARS for directing me back, inviting me to partake in a quality long-lasting relationship with them after they showed me just what they are made of! Dinner is right around the corner! Maybe Chelsea's tonight!
Luana Joya Lucia
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