We've been to Dels many times since they've been on tv and it's been great every time. / CBS Pittsburgh. Everyones fault but her own. (synopsis: I shared my experience of poor service and being served bow tie pasta that had not been drained properly. Being a business owner does not absolve anyone from criticism. Restaurant Impossible's Robert Irvine Returns to Pittsburgh Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As far a the menu, I was told it took some time changing it and getting it printed during the holidays, but the NEW menu is due to be out this month. It was always a food issue- never a problem with the waitstaff or service. 2023 Warner Bros. I wonder why people leave their family businesses to their children without training them and educating them before the hand-over. Am I the only one that watched Restaurant Impossible and found a majority of the Dels staff to be middle aged? Youve thrown yourself to the wolves now. I hear it every week from restaurants in the area! Your email address will not be published. They were lovely to my kids, though, which goes a long way in endearing any restaurant staff to me. PTL's Mikey Hood heads over to The Frick Pittsburgh where they are celebrating WinterFest! Amen Ronjamin! Dels advertises for bartenders and servers on Craigslist weekly, if not more. You were never the head of the waitstaff. pittsburgh has one of the best talent pools anywhere in the us. So as you all keep writing negative things, Dels is booming, place is packed. that her mother Josephine (owner) play a epic part in. The seating was overly crowded. Our Caesar salads arrived first. Dear buck, my good friend works there and says that since she has been there, since April 2012, that they have always made the chicken to order. One 40-year-old divorce recalls having an affair with Lorant when the latter was in his eighties. TT, i must Say i Am absolutely Mesmerized by Your capitalization Choices! The waitress came back later in tears and got a new order from them. I heard they went back to their old ways and back to the old menu. That old saying must still hold true: Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see! We havent had the chance to return since then. He also isnt impressed with the small bar and the open kitchen where he can see stacks of dirty dishes. When people are hired to wait tables and claim to have all the experience in the world, and they lie about it, whats a person to do? Honestly, if they were really doing well then she wouldnt be ranting online and excusing herself. Large croutons were soaked with the tasty dressing, and the salads were topped with fresh, blonde anchovies. It didnt seem fresh and/or authentic. An example of this on a national scale would be people that refuse to shop at WalMart due to employee mistreatment. Restaurant: Impossible is coming to Pittsburgh and is looking for volunteers to assist with painting, construction, remodeling, cleaning, decorating, etc. Skilled contractors are always an added bonus! The volunteer schedule is as follows: Volunteering is a great way to meet people in your community, while contributing to a good cause! The food was alright, but I loved the decor and bright expansive windows. Next, the pan should be de-glazed with veal stock, sweet marsala, and finished with butter, parsley, salt and pepper- NOTHING ELSE. When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's in Pittsburgh, Pa., it's clear that the biggest issue with this failing 62-year-old icon is not the food or decor, but owner Marianne. After standing outside for an hour, we were famished and ready to eat. With the addition of steamed milk you would have a cappuccino.. An Italian would never end a meal with one of those either.. Its a digestion thing.. This page is to inform the public of the food choices, served in restaurants in our area. As a lover of the Food Network and of Chef Irvine, I cant wait to taste the difference. Robert calls a staff meeting to talk to the unruly staff and it is clear that there is a lack of management. It was by far the worst brunch AND worst buffet Ive ever seen. The meatballs and the Italian sausage tasted homemade. Next trip in, Im going to make it for dinner & will be back with my thoughts then. Neighborhood: Pittsburgh. But they followed the advice, even where it was problematic. Thank you Jesus that none of you are appointed by God to judge on judgement day, This is like the poison pen of years gone by. Being a Fan of Food Network shows & now a Fan of Restaurant Impossible & Restaurant Stakeout, I stumbled on to many restaurant reviews from those shows. If you own an Italian restaurant its a good idea to have tiramisu on the menu- its a traditional Italian dessert, and people expect to see it on a dessert menu. . a business establishment where And I dont intended to continue commenting back and forth on this blog, but I didnt like being called a liar by someone who says they work there now, either. Renesha feels disrespected by the staff and customers while Brandy's failure to lead or communicate is sinking them deeper into debt. The Shrimp Scampi from Restaurant Impossible was very good according to my boyfriend, and his mother enjoyed the veal parmesan. Chatterbox. Its a free country & the 1st amendment states our Freedom of Speech, and the Internet has provided a new era of finger pointing, good and bad. One should not type the way one speaks, it tells who you are. This particular dish should be served with a sauce that results from sauted, caramelized mushrooms. WebA restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and drinks to customers. Then the karaoke started at the bar(not a big karaoke fan) but we did migrate to that area. Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. Food was pretty good too & pretty cheap for lunch, under $10. My friends and I love food, always have disposable income because we dont have kids, and we lead hectic lives WORKING constantly and leaving little room or energy for food options besides dining out. She also has eaten at Dels since she was a teenager. Reminder to writers and diners: this is food, not rocket science. And Im sure alot of Small Business Owners, starting yelling a little louder at incompetent Servers.So like it or Not-Dels is here to Stay.Every year a Server gets angry at Marianne & with malicious intent, goes from website to website to tell their version of what they want you to think happen. It is your choice whether to handle something calmly and privately or throw a public temper tantrum. The place lives on, she is still the owner. Practically anyone who grew up in Pittsburgh, knows about Dels and I am sure most of them (myself included) would love to see it prosper, but people have to be honest about the food and service. gross! Stella's Italian Restaurant was Restaurant Impossible season 4 episode 4 and aired on August 08 2012. Restaurant Impossible made over a restaurant here in my city, Harrisburg, PA, last year. Michael also had experience of owning a restaurant when he purchased Stellas, although his previous restaurant was smaller. There is no excuse for it. The show featuring Robert Irvine and his team are looking for individuals to help with the transformation of a restaurant in the area. As we waited for our entrees to appear we watched as the Restaurant Impossible crew moved throughout the crowd filming guests as they ate. 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Im really not sure- its always difficult to get things right the first night. Because you suck. BIG MISTAKE! A frozen piece of cheesecake with raspberry coulis, and German chocolate cake eventually made their way to our table. When you hire a person to work, you expect that person to work. The renovation is complete and Robert reveals the makeover to the family and they are overwhelmed. I know I was good for $1000/month on my expense account. I simply cannot wait for this episode of Restaurant Impossible to air. I only wish the service was better. The high turn over was always due to Marianne being a crazy loon. Comping people for bad food and bad service seems to be a recurring theme. It took them forever to get us our check and the whole time we kept saying Im glad this place is going to be on a makeover showit really needs one! We wont be back. Chef Robert & his team have been a great wake up call. I really do want only the best for Bloomfield and for Pittsburgh. Enjoy! I do about 12 lunches per month thats less than $100 per office. In the next few weeks, I will defiantly be eating at Dels! All rights reserved. I have never been to Dels but I saw that it was going to be on Restaurant Impossible and I told my wife we should check it out, but that statement alone might discourage me from going. Include your preferred time, full name, email address, cell phone number and your skill sets. I dont consider myself a foodie, but I feel like I know when Im eating a flavorful, well-executed dish and Dels just has never done that for me. Ive never even been to Pittsburgh, but I can spot Marianne from here. I am 27 years old so I guess I am part of this so called generation of people with poor work ethics even though I hold a steady job and mange a team of 17 technicians (whom I never yelled at in front of other employees let alone customers). Coming soon the real story on how Josephine,Marianne and John delpizzo took over Del,s restaurant. March 3, 2016 / 4:19 AM / CBS Pittsburgh. I may go back again, but nothing is pulling me there. It was not good at all. It is a fact that the quality and work ethics of our newer generation has declined in every industry!!! In this Restaurant Impossible, Robert Irvine visits Stella's Italian Restaurant in Stratford, Connecticut. The subject line of the email must read: FN 1308 PA VOLUNTEER. What nerve!). If any of you really read restaurant reviews & watch those shows, you can clearly see that 99% of all the problems written about & behind the scenes like in Restaurant Stakeout are all SERVER related. It had a sort of nostalgic, old fashioned feel to it. to make a comment to Marianne about not exactly getting a meal free and how she treats her wait staff. Dels will ride this short lived wave of publicity but ultimately will return to the same poor standards that they have long held. Our server was a huge man who was so on I was looking for the hidden camera. Ive managed young employees for two decades. Marianne would try and do right by her staff in some ways and provided meals (spaghetti or ravioli) as part of the package and I grew fond of many of the dishes. Of course, I had to try. 4.5 1,227. Move on already! Meals and beverages will be provided to volunteers. According to my TV Guide, the Del's episode airs tonight at 10:00 pm. DINING. I just heard the news! One of the producers from the show Restaurant Impossible called asking if I would be interested in participating. Chef, I was one of the folks waiting outside to see the taping but got tired of waiting. I never order Italian food unless its in an authentic Italian restaurant, (not in one of those chains), but Dels is one Italian restaurant that hasnt disappointed me yet. Good luck to you too, And TT, your does not mean you are, thats youre. Being featured on one of their awful shows tends to put restaurants under a very critical microscope. I will say I have heard Mariannes rants first hand but I can say I dont blame her. If Im in the area, I prefer the place called Pasta Express to get my pasta. I guess all of the changes Robert Irvine made to the menu were tossed after he left. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Marianne. You will have a much better experience. Do you honestly believe that there are families in Italy right now sitting down to enormous portions of chicken parmagian? Imagine if most, or all of the servers there were well-trained, and happy, even proud, instead of terrified, or hate-filled and resentful toward the management. I remember thinking, this is the same Dels??. She should keep an ownership position but leave, we are witnessing her committing slow-motion suicide with her intransigence. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- The Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible" is returning to Pittsburgh and the show needs your help. Although the appetizer was flavorful, it was difficult to cut into shareable pieces. We were satisfied with the food, and the generous portions. Shift No. I had the veal marsales. Marianne- Everything was made from scratch(my best friend is a server there & agrees with me) I will def go back! You FOODIES out there can criticize the Food all you want. The hostess, who I think was the owner, handed us a flyer to tell us to watch them on Restaurant Impossible. I look forward to eating here when Im in town. The meat was cooked properly, but the dish lacked flavor. And for her sake, as well as for the future of Dels, I hope they find a way to put a stop to it. At the time, when my then fiance & I were dating, Dels was the slightly fancy place you took a date, or took the extended family for a birthday or other occasion. But having grown up in Lawrenceville and now living in Bloomfield, I have eaten at Dels perhaps 8 times in my 40-year lifetime (usually family functions, occasionally a date) and never once was it particularly good. Ask ANYONE in Bloomfield about Scarianne, theyll tell you. Jeff, you dont really have any business commenting on what people in Pittsburgh know or dont know with the atrocious grammar you used. If you are interested in volunteering, send an email toRIvolunteer@shootersinc.com. I commend Marianne and John DelPizzo for having the honesty to request help. Katie Lanes large portion of osso bucco was tender. I am really shocked at all this bashing of Marianne. The mafalda sauce, meat sauce and the alfredo. There are 2 sides to every story, as the old saying goes. Robert Irvine would be extremely busy. Well I was shocked that this place was still in business, the decor was terrible, the wait staff was medicore at best, and the food lacked flavor. "We want to keep the menu fresh and Im really surprised that they dont have more bar patrons for lunch not drinkers, but people who want to grab a sandwich at the bar, tune in the news, and escape the dungeon-like atmosphere of most dining rooms, Dels included. But the truth is also the truth. Chef Chuck, I read both articles and all the comments while watching this episode of Restaurant Impossible as it aired. The soup was hot, with greens a plenty. Perhaps she has enough personal friends to keep her in business. My Husband & I went there a few years ago with 2 other couples, and all enjoyed their dinners. Has the county heath department paid a visit yet, to address the obvious lack of safety in food handling? Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. My veal marsala was inauthentic. The brunch buffet looked horrible. Very disturbing. The petite desserts were obviously from a freezer, probably from Sams club (I know, ive bought them for parties). So I made my way for lunch today & found it quite cozy cool. I would like to leave you with a phrase I learned years ago (Im 62 yrs. If you knew anything about Restaurant Impossible you would know that the menu for the grand re opening, is done by Chef Robert Irvine, down to the spices and the desserts. Since I watch Restaurant Impossible all the time, I was shocked that the restaurant seemed to look very much like I had remembered it an average Italian restaurant, including the food. One time she even gave free pizzas to the firemen who showed up when our alarms went off, though there was no fire anywhere to put out. They both had the taste of Del. And yes everyone knows Marianne & her entertaining rants. I also want to mention that Mazrianne has one of the biggest hearts. The appetizers and specials are good. 94 talking about this. I dont think you should serve baby animals (veal) that never get to spend time with their moms, or roam around a pasture for that reason alone, I will not come to your restaurant. To this day, I dont know why I stayed so long. As the local economy began to suffer they started to lose customers and Michael started working a 90 hour week, trying to do everything himself. I urge anyone who visits this restaurant to go in with an open mind and a positive heart! Light blue paint in an Italian restaurant? The eggplant parmasagne was burnt, and hard as a rock. The quality of the food has improved and the majority of the reviews after the changeover have been positive. As a drug rep in the Oakland, Shadyside, Bloomfield area for 15 years, let me put my two cents in. 1 Restaurant, Cotton, Delta Biscuit Company, Trapps, JAC's Craft Smokehouse, The Fat Pelican, Mr. Peabody's, Milanos Italian Grill The first night is always hectic and to judge the food isnt fair. In fact I was just there this evening Jan 29, 2012, with my girlfriend and as always we had a wonderful meal. February 15, 2012. I will not be going back there again. The next day, Robert arrives and meets with the design team, who are making great progress. 62 years ago my grandparents were not dealing with the quality of workers that we have today. I keep hearing about Marianne blaming young employees for Dels loss of business. No such person exits. Just an example of the unintended consequences on local businesses of UPMCs new policy apparently they felt a plate of pasta might sway a doctors medical opinion because, you know, after 7+ years of education and training, a plate of pasta is so worth throwing it all down the drain. Cant wait to see the show. Theyd been going there for years and were out to celebrate a birthday. My husband had it, but I just asked for the menu. 1 The Chicago School is more celebrated in France than in the United States, and accordingly Jean Pie ; 1 On July 2, 1974 I began my 11-month stint as a machine operator at Allied Corporation, a pseudonym for the engine division of the multinational corporation, Allis Chalmers. View Menu. Servers that were worth a damn always quit and found someplace better. Even though food wasnt on-point this particular evening, we enjoyed watching, and being part of Food Networks Restaurant Impossible. Michael has continued to develop his management skills and the customers love the new food and decor of the restaurant. Or a plant by managment trying to discredit BG. Previous episode - Italian Village When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's, in Pittsburgh, PA, it's clear that the biggest issue They eat out constantly all over Pgh., including all the new trending places. Being professional means you handle things appropriately behind the scenes not in front of wait staff or customers. 42min. I had hoped that the show edited it to make her appear that way for drama. The deadline is today at 6 p.m. She is running a business and not a day care. reusing bread thats been served to customers is common sense? Prices are reasonable for two. When the Hospitals in the area, allowed Drug Reps to Cater Outside food to the Docters and the Staff, they ALL Ordered from Dels ALL YEAR LONG & Especially during the Holidays. Dont waste your time. Our waitress returned to our table, and we placed our dessert order. That is if you want to be taken seriously.. Ive never eaten here but I loved the show and the owners and staff appeared to be genuinely happy to be helped. It was interesting to see how incredibly focused, organized and diligent they were, even after working 36 straight hours. Once we happened to be there for the buffet special and I thought it was great. Slice on Broadway - East Liberty. No one with half a brain would believe that 48 hours with a celebrity chef could possibly make a crap restaurant miraculously delicious or turn poor business people into some kind of success. Why bother with Dels when there are excellent alternatives nearby such as Piccolo Forno? Stefan Lorant was a dashing, debonaire fellow when he was young, and even in his late old age he remained attractive to women. 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Dels is not authentic Italian, I am a life long Bloomfield resident and if you want real italian food go to Damicos Place. I only meant that after a few months of working there, I had more experience there than about half the staff. God Bless You Marianne. Your email address will not be published. Robert meets with the designer Taniya to discuss the renovation to the dining room. I had intentions of trying Dels again after this makeover but if folks affiliated with the restaurant are going to call me a liar and continue to attack former employees on a food blog, then perhaps I will forego my visit based on principle. No one should set foot in Dels based on this kind of disgusting behavior. Then, When will restaurant impossible return? Our reservation was for seven oclock; we didnt make our way in until eight. P.S. And I have to say, THAT is where my money is: the grand, storefront windows allow in a lot of light, good sandwiches, and I really like Dels pizza. Volunteers may be used for painting, crafting, constructing, remodeling, cleaning or decorating. Ill give it another try just to see what happened after the Restaurant Impossible makeover. Congratulations Marianne! My only thought is that when you run a business and you turn over so many employees, not to mention the public berating that allegedly happens, that you are leaving yourself open to such public criticism. But like any place there are good and bad things about it and food service is notoriously difficult and high stress for everyone. I am a fan and will always be a fan of Dels! But I do have to wonder what changed since Robert left! Dels is not a true representation of Bloomfield. Dels opened in 1949 and was a restaurant mainstay in Pittsburghs Little Italy neighborhood of Bloomfield throughout the post-war era. To Dels Loyal Customers of the Past, Present & Future Click for more Restaurant Impossible Restaurants UPMC did NOT ban lunches, only from outside sources, UPMC food was and is allowed. Click for more Restaurant Impossible Restaurants. The restaurant was full and all three rooms were filled. Your order Checkout $0.00 All Photos Menu Restaurant. I have never eaten at Dels but I did see the show and I like to read up on the makeovers to see how they are doing. Most of this whole series of rants is immature and self-serving. As for the service, it was fine and I have never experienced a Marianne Meltdown. Ill count myself among the lucky. How to use restaurant in a sentence. Food was being served in an organized manner considering the entire restaurant was seated at once (every servers worst nightmare!). Since everyone likes to bring up Food Network, do you think Mario Batalli would ever cook anything remotely resembling anything currently on the menu at Dels? That cheesecake is different. Heres to many more years Dels!! People arent perfect and in a hectic environment will make an occasional mistake. As with the marsala, the sauce lacked richness, color, and depth of flavor. Marianne has P.T.S.D. Her screaming outbursts and loud foul mouthed retorts are totally inappropriate and should never, under any circumstance, be witnessed or heard by the eating public. I had tried the sauce and all I tasted was tomato, again under seasoned. Yes, I do passionately support neighborhood businesses when they deserve it. As for my budget $1000/month for food is average, I think, and places me well within the Pharma guidelines established per person, per lunch. He also works with Michael on costing his menu by visiting a local restaurant to learn about their prices. I watched the show last night. Restaurant: Impossible (2011 ) Episode List Current Episode (aired 28 Jul. But the restaurant has Youve really got to love the fact that this Marianne character has taken on so many personas to defend her obviously flawed venture, as evidenced by the Crazy Capital letter on Half the Posts here. Im one of the former mistreated employees of Dels who commented on your earlier review (http://pittsburghhotplate.com/restaurant-reviews/dels-restaurant-and-bar). Selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 finest in 2012. Id love to root for the institution that is Dels, at least in theory, but I just dont know if I can walk back into that restaurant with the same person in the kitchen who was adding ice from the ice machine to cooked sauce. I personally look forward to giving them another chance (once the hub-bub of the TV show appearance has died down) the history of the place is irresistible. We are not from here and have seen Dels, but never been in. If you put half the money you spend comping people into improving your food, you would make a lot more money and have many more repeat customers. The catering business is currently propping open the restaurant and is the only reason that they have not closed. Good Luck to whoever you work for! Chef Robert Irvine kicks off Season 3 of Restaurant: Impossible at Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House, in Elyria, Ohio, in what may be the most intense show to date. So things got worse when this had to be fixed. 2022) Small Town, Big Problems Robert Irvine ventures to a small town in Wyoming, where the owner is struggling to balance his staff, customers and family. Additionally, I have been run out of some departments even WITH scheduled appointments when the wrong doctor showed up. Most of the people on this show learn from their mistakes and try to change their ways. The host of the show moved among the crowd when necessary directing the guests to lower their voices when needed. Web2 reviews0 Followers. I have witnessed on several occasions the owners being very nasty with the waitstaff. Its also essential to have a cappuccino machine on hand; another missing menu item. 4.5. There are ways to get around it, as I and many Reps have found to do. Long live Dels! This includes cheapo weddings at 2 star hotels. Ive been eating at Dels for over 30 years now. I come from an old fashioned Italian family, and were from an old fashioned Italian neighborhood, and the old Dels sort of reminded me of the good old days. A lof of Fridays and Saturdays were spent there dining. I was somewhat shocked when I returned to Bloomfield a few months ago and saw a tacky beer sign tied to the front of the building. The salad was exceptionally cold and crispy. I dont want to come off like I am bragging for what I have in life, but you simply cant blanket an entire generation for having poor work ethic. 3.82/5 (80 Votes) Author: Henry Montgomery. It was the same menu and the same bland spaghetti sauce. by Greg Curtis. Wow its so disappointing to see the sheer hatred and bashing on this site! Current Deal - Extra 40% Off Certificates!! But in the same breath he suggested the countrys woes had somehow been impossible to foresee. if You Really like working there, You should Think About replying to All of The craigslist Posts that Former Employees of the Restaurant have Made telling people Not to Support the restaurant! Stella's Italian Restaurant closed in August 2014 and reviews prior to closure were mostly positive. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Date Of Creation: 13 December 2023. Respectfully, the bottom line is that the older lady who is part-owner really needs to do something else. One thing that I was surprised at was the floors. Justwow. In fairness, Ive seen Marianne be very sweet and giving to her friends, and to random customers (during a rare happy mood). We saw a sign for Sunday Brunch, so we decided to stop in. Hopefully they will revisit this dish. 1: Wednesday, March 9: Noon-7 p.m. Robert plans to redistribute some of the daily tasks that Michael does to be able to lighten his load. It wasnt good. From your second review, it sounds like food-wise at least, not much as has changed, even if a few things on the menu have. Next, he meets with the family to discuss food costs and they are losing a lot of money each year by incorrectly costing the menu. I still stand by my previous feelings: some things made there are great, most things there are just all right, and a few things made there are simply awful. Then again, as a native of Pittsburgh, I realize all change is evil! Robert gets to work on the new menu and he adds two new dishes to the menu. Honestly, I dont think that they can improve unless completely new people take over. She is the classic example of a narcissist, always blaming something or someone else for her shortcomings. I never understood why people liked Dels so much. The article got a lot of attention from loyal Dels diners. I agree that this page is to inform people about their food choices. You took absolutely no responsibility for what your familys restaurant has become. Excellent summary of the entire scene. I wasnt told specifically what I would be doing, but that didnt matter; this was Food Network after all! Our waitress, Natalie, was friendly and prompt. You forgot to add just kidding after Piccolo Forno. Food, though, I cant really believe that was Robert Irvines stuff having eaten at another restaurant he made over where it was obviously all fresh and homemade. Having said that, I have used Dels catering and for a tray of pasta, a tray of salad, and some bread, its a pretty foolproof way to feed 20 people affordably. Im not sure what FAH means but they have obviously never been there. One of the oddest design choices was the baby-blue paint that adorned the walls. My wife and I enjoyed a very nice lunch mid-afternoon on Sat. When the check came, they charged for only one meal, and the pizza theyd order to go was not on the slip. I may be an old man when it happens since Pittsburgh is so terrified of any kind of change, but it WILL happen eventually. Crowed? And, to be honest, the chips were quite good, and I recognized I was paying for the salsa bar, which was *excellent*. When I bring visitors around Pittsburgh, I never recommend the place or take people there. That hit this place hard. Katie Lane and I made our way to Bloomfield. On a related note: It was West Penn that never allowed outside caterers. 200 Shiloh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 (412) 918-1647 Visit Website The Wild Hare, featuring carrot-infused rum. Interact with your servers. Restaurant Impossible - Broad Street Bistro in North Versailles, Pa. (Facebook) This week on Restaurant ImpossibleRobert Irvineand crew find themselves She left a review on Feb 20, 2012 under the name m.delpizzo. You seem to have too much time on your hands BG & your ok hiding behind your lap top! Are there reps getting around the UPP ban? NEVER AGAIN! I believe a friend of a friend of a friend (yeah, no one I know) bought the Pleasure Bar. Lift people up dont try and break them down. My father took myself and boyfriend to your restaurant for our birthday dinner at the beginning of October. | Pittsburgh - Yelp Yelp As the New Year approaches and looking forward to 2012, it is important to take time to reflect, evaluate, criticize and commend our actions of the past. Im sure the producers wouldnt have minded any added drama, but Im also sure that Marianne may have been as sweet and gracious as possible while they were there, if that was what she wished to portray. Bruschetta came next. Both Michael and the cook Jerry agree that there needs to be changes made to the menu. Find something similiar nearby . Servers can basically get a job anywhere in Pittsburgh if you are all such GREAT servers, should be no problem. I am sure you meant an espresso machine. I know Robert hates carpeting as I have come to agree. We noticed a hundred people standing outside the restaurant waiting to get in. Stellas Italian Restaurant is owned by Michael who bought the restaurant 15 years ago. Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. Can Robert save Marianne from herself and the restaurant from its imminent closing? How could I criticize a Pittsburgh staple? There are a lot of places in the city that do their kind of Italian food, so it has to be good to survive. I also received letters from other disgruntled diners, and even employees (former and present) who had complained about being mistreated. Dels sucks. Now, reading your review of the makeover, I am still not sure whether I will ever go there again. They seem to leave out, their part of what REALLY Happened! We met new people, had so much fun, we closed the place at 2 am! Overall, I liked the new decor. Grazie Mille, Good points Grazie, but were not in Italy, were in America, and people this country do expect these things . Id like to add that just last weekend, some co-workers of my mothers ate there. You can see she is a hard worker who tries to make everyone happy and your not going to make everyone happy.. 2332 Arlington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 (Map & Directions) (412) 481-5250. Of course, because now everyone knows of this gem in the city. I thought it was just me. While Im happy that they did have quite a crowd, I cant possibly believe that this restaurant has benefitted from being on the show. dels is Easily The worst restaurant ive Ever Eaten At in pittsburgh. Which makes me wonder if the owners just wanted a makeover and a pick-up in business before selling. I was invited to attend the grand re-opening, which would be filmed by the Restaurant Impossible crew. I went to Dels last week for dinner. Im not sure if the desserts were made in house, but a few easy-to-make signature desserts would really perk up the menu. WebBest Restaurants in West Monroe, LA - Laughing Crab, Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe, Warehouse No. Ive eaten in the Dels dining room on several occasions and was never overly impressed with the food. Making that many apostrophes has to be eating up free time that could be spent shamelessly self promotingI mean caring about the lives of employees. Not being a native of Pittsburgh, I kept hearing about Dels and what a Pittburgh institution it was. Cod with Red Sauce. He teaches both Michael and Jerry how to make the simple dishes and Michael is impressed with the taste. According to the reality food show tracker Food Network Gossip, by 2018 100 of 140 Restaurant: Impossible locations had closed. The premiere season in 2011 really put the "impossible" in Restaurant: Impossible all seven joints visited were out of business by 2015. Just because you are eating something with sauce and cheese does not mean you are eating Italian food. We experienced none of the drama expressed in too many wasted words on both sides of the issues on this website. And tool. They were coming to town to do a complete makeover of the restaurant. Surely they could have come up with a more traditional, appropriate color choice. Your opinion, while educated, should be more encouraging to local businesses trying to stay alive and improve. Next, the pan should be de-glazed with veal stock, sweet marsala, and finished with butter, parsley, salt and pepper- NOTHING ELSE. The eggs, bacon & home fries were spot on! Ive never had a complaint from anyone of the food I send, and most offices request what they prefer, and Dels seems to be their choice more than the others. In all honesty, myself included and she claimed to like me. And I hope the owners will continue to improve on the menu and decor. Marianne- I guess I would fall into the generation of the quality of workers today, which I find offensive. WebNew Restaurant: Impossible Tomorrow night at 10pm on Food Network! Stefan Lorant, 1901-1997. Glad you got to be a part of it! March 3, 2016 / 4:19 AM It was difficult to tell what had been done to the interior of Dels, as it had been quite some time since I was last there. The other bars around there (Howlers, BBT, Lot 17, etc) have a fair to large amount of clientele. This is such a shame and a waste of energy. Added the place to our mobile check in and we all agreed to return next month and do it all again! all i hear are excuses.how dare you blame employees or the workers that you as a owner hired or your managers hired. The pizza was always great and still is and they make some really good sandwiches so if I go there it is usually for lunch. And to be honest, the old decor didnt bother us, either. That statement is absurd. Your not worth the time you took to learn cuisine. I think it only aggravates Mariannes temper to always have new people who dont know what theyre doing. Let me clarify the ban remark relative to UPMC in-service meals are still acceptable within the institutions, but an outright ban exists in UPP offices. Unfortunately the food just kept getting blander and blander and the pasta more and more watery. January 2023 restaurant. Its a very strange vibe and situation overall, I have to say. I dont think people just want to bash the place. I never claimed I was head of the waitstaff. This statement is absurd. So Dels like other Small Business Owners, got Hit Hard too. Several months ago I wrote an unfavorable review of Dels restaurant in Pittsburgh. If you havent seen it, watch for the episode about Dodge City. You seem to have a mixed review, which makes perfect sense to me based on my past experiences at Dels. i have been in this business since the early 80`s .wish you well but sounds like your still in denying who really is responsible for the problems with your place. I had never heard of the show. Robert Irvine and his crew are off to Stellas Dine-Inn Restaurant in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for this weeks new ambush episode of Restaurant: Impossible, on the Food Network. 40 years ago my parents did not have to deal with the work ethics that I am faced with today. Follow. We ate at Dels over the holidays, having been there last year at family gathering (as I said, something of family tradition.) Order The Impossible Burger online from Milky Way Pittsburgh. And make no mistake about it, Dels is not authentic Italian! I dont know but it seems strange to me. I am sorry to say that it was the worst meal we ever had. The sauce also did not have the color like the one Chef Robert made, so I assume they went back to their old sauce as well. Marianne needs to become a silent owner and hire a true restaurateur to manage the front of Dels while she finds herself something else related to Dels that she can do while staying at home. Which leads me to the other comment. The mushrooms should be added after the veal is cooked, and removed. 2. Just when fans likely thought that Robert Irvine had seen it all after nearly eight seasons of Restaurant: Impossible, this week he opened the doors to a themed restaurant for the first time. battered & ready to go. Webrestaurant, establishment where refreshments or meals may be procured by the public. I was raised in a blue collar house where my dad worked late hours and crazy shifts in the steel mills. But, we have no complaints. You may be surprised to learn that many people make choices on where to spend money based on how the owners treat their employees. I will be spending my hard earned money at other fine establishments in the area. My group has never been disappointed. TT, We cant wait, my mouth is already watering for their lasagna. The portions of the past dishes They waited forever for their food, and heard from their table in the middle dining room (the first one on the left side) one of Mariannes entertaining rants. Blaming the staff and not taking responsibility as the one who hired them does not show me that you have changed at all. I cant even remember what my husband ordered; I just remember he found it meh.. The kitchen staff have a bad attitude and it is clear that Michael has no control of the staff. Dad from Lawrenceville; Mom from Bloomfield. 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