App & Entree arrives at same time

Miz Piggy, I despise when this happens. It sort of depends on the nature of the restaurant. It rarely happens in a fine dining establishment. I fully expect something like this in a chain, for example, though it's been a while since I've eaten in one other than Zea.

I've sent back the entree, fearfully, but I've done it. I think it sits under a lamp as you say, so that's no good. I definitely comment on it and let them know I'm not happy, but I don't bother sending it back anymore. It doesn't happen much. Unless I'm in a hurry, I order an app and don't order the entree at that time to ensure that the problem doesn't happen especially if I know the restaurant is pretty quick on the draw. I've also told the waiter/ress that I prefer to have a bit of time in between courses and that generally works out.

But, I'm like you, it's highly disappointing to get them at the same time. It really affects my dining experience if I'm out to have a nice dinner somewhere.

I agree with GG. it's one of my biggest pet peeves. I never send it back though. I will express my discontent though.

I don't mind honestly. My wife likes order multiple appetizers when we go out and eat. By the time we finish them, she's already done for the day and winds up taking her entree home. She wouldn't be able to enjoy the freshness of her entree by boxing it home and eating it later. So for me, it works out. I rather eat most of the entree and box home the appetizers.

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I don't mind honestly.

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I like them both at the same time.

Same here. They wouldn't have to worry about serving me again.

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Too many other places to go where I can eat without being rushed.

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Agree.
If you are at any place above the level of a Chilis, they should have enough sense to not screw up the situation by bringing an entrée right after they just delivered the appetizers. Especially bad if the app is a hot item.

Trick question. No member of the F&DB would ever admit to eating at an establishment that would do this.

FWIW Johnny's breadsticks always come out well before the pizza.

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What does the F&DB do in this situation?

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I would feast on the app and entree at the same time.

We rarely order apps, this is one reason, calories are the other. Ther exception is some places we order one app, one entree and split them. We never leave hungry.

Doesn't surprise me with a chain (and there are some decent ones out there). Chains tend to want to turn tables quickly. Still shouldn't happen in my opinion, though. Should NEVER happen in a good fine dining restaurant, though. They're supposed to be fine tuned.