Archive for May, 2008

The Palm Court Grill - Spokane, WA

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

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I was not expecting to find F.O.S. at The Davenport Hotel when I checked in, but noticed it immediately as I was walking towards the elevator.  Even though I was between lunch and a big dinner party, I had to stop and order a bowl.  I hadn’t even read the description when I ordered it, but when I had my first taste, I was flabbergasted!  It was one of the best soups I’ve had.  The description reads:

Washington sweet onions caramelized with sherry in an herb broth topped with a crouton, melted Gruyère cheese & green onions

It really was delicious.  The sherry stood out, and it was really hard to believe it wasn’t a beef-based broth, as it was so incredibly tasty!  I hereby reverse my assumption that all vegetable broths don’t stand a chance.

Rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Rachel’s Restaurant - Syracuse, NY

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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Extra ratings points for lots and lots of cheese.  It’s a combination of provolone and swiss.  Broth was tasty.  Located in the Sheraton University Hotel.

Rating 6.5 out of 10

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Zebb’s Deluxe Grill and Bar - Syracuse, NY

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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Decent soup with provolone.  Nothing special.

Rating 6 out of 10

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Roscoe Diner - Roscoe, NY

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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This traditional greek-style diner has what I remember eating growing up in New York.  It’s “comfortable” onion soup, while not French traditional.  Provolone cheese, nice and browned, and salty soup.  One of the top of the pedestrian soups.  This particular diner is the place that has become a regular stop for folks travelling from the NYC metropolitan area on their way to some of the upstate colleges (Cornell, Syracuse, Binghamton, etc.)

Rating: 6.75 out of 10

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La Bonne Soup - New York, NY

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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Great Internet recommendation.  Broth was decent and the cheese was very good.  The server claimed it was “just Swiss”, but I think it was gruyere.  Seemed like everyone there was having the F.O.S.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

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