"2013-02-23T00:00:00"^^ . . "This was actually my third attempt to eat here. The last few times I came in a group, and we left because we didn't feel like waiting for a table where we could all sit together. I came with a pretty good group from work, and as before we had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. We ended up getting split into two groups, but whatever. We were sat at a table outside, which was perfect since it was a nice day.\n\nDisclaimer: since I am apparently the only person in Charlotte who never hung out at the Penguin, across from Thomas Street Tavern, I went in without any baggage of nostalgia for the old days. \n\nOnce seated, service was prompt. Most of our table started by ordering beer. I have very specific taste in beer, and am not particularly drawn to craft brews, so I didn't really find anything for me. Ended up going with a coke. It was quite refreshing. I noticed that everything seemed fairly cheap. I ordered the \"white trash burger\" based on a recommendation from one of my friends. This was when I realized why the food seemed cheap: no sides are included. I took this as a sign and decided to skip the side today.\n\nThe food arrived fairly quickly, I assumed. I didn't really pay attention, really, but it got there before I got annoyed, so it couldn't have been long. Looking at the burger I was relieved I didn't go with a side. It was pretty greasy. Soggy greasy, to be perfectly honest. Also, I thought the bun looked a little sad. Pretty much looked like a cheapo supermarket hamburger bun. It did turn out to taste pretty good, if not a bit undistinguished. I think all the ingredients kind of blended together, so nothing really stood out. It was generally good but not particularly good. \n\nI am sure I'll be back to Pinky's because it's close to work and has decent food. I'm not sure I would personally go out of my way to go there otherwise."^^ . "0"^^ . "3"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . .