648131 Fri Aug 28 05:56:17 -0700 2009 7 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 4985103 Could you please give me your opinion on two Wilmington Restaurants - UNION CITY GRILL and TIMOTHY'S ON THE RIVER? I'm going to be in Wilmington and they both look interesting. Thanks. Fri Aug 28 05:56:17 -0700 2009 61972 rockpile 1 4986247 Have not been to UCG but Timothy's was a loud obnoxious sportsbar atmosphere with pedestrian food. At the river I'd choose from Big Fish (good, nice decor but loud) Harry's Seafood (upscale and really nice place with excellent food) or Iron Hill Brewing (excellent beers, diverse menu, wood fired pizzas.) Fri Aug 28 11:30:07 -0700 2009 4985103 38807 RC51Mike 1 4986446 I had a really great dinner at UCG aout 2 years ago when I first moved to DE. Fri Aug 28 12:25:51 -0700 2009 4985103 12365 jessicheese 1 4988176 Union City Grill is now owned by a former chef at Toscana. He is doing great things there. He makes crowd-pleasing food well with fairly large portions. The only strange thing is every time I have gone there, most patrons are over 60. I guess reasonably priced, well done non-challenging entrees with large portions appeals to this crowd. Big plus: easy off-street parking. If this is a place for the business dinner you posted about in another thread, it would be a much better choice than Timothy's. Sat Aug 29 07:50:52 -0700 2009 4985103 79160 liddy 2 4988768 Timothy's only if you are under 30 and a nitwit. Sat Aug 29 13:16:43 -0700 2009 4988176 248898 gfweb1 2 4988808 Liddy, what do you mean by "crowd-pleasing" food? I've never been to UCG (although I live about 10 blocks from it!). I like Toscana a lot, so that angle is promising, but the phrases "crowd-pleasing" and "large portions" are a little concerning. To me that implies, well, two steps up from Denny's. Can you be more specific about the menu? Thanks! Sat Aug 29 13:36:48 -0700 2009 4988176 14255 travelmad478 3 4991232 Well travelmad, hmmm...how do I not sound like a food snob...ok, I'll just admit it. I like to be challenged with new flavors and combinations when I go out to eat. Unfortunately, not everybody I like to dine with feels the same way. So I compromise (sometimes) on places where everybody can find things they like. UCG has good steaks for the steakhouse people, good fish dishes, and yes, a chicken dish or two. A few of the people I dine with don't feel like they have gotten their money's worth unless they take half their dinner home in a doggy bag, and they always have something for Fido at UCG. I have always enjoyed my meal, even if it hasn't been very memorable. I really like Matthew Curtis (the new owner), and think he has chosen a strategy that will get him through these economic times that have been so tough on restaurants. Is it my favorite place in Wilmington? No, but we go back often depending on the crowd. Sun Aug 30 17:45:55 -0700 2009 4988808 79160 liddy 4 4991961 As you can see from my post, I find no shame in admitting my food snobbery! Luckily I have chosen my friends wisely and don't have to compromise on restaurants--I too want new flavors and combinations. And no doggie bags for me...I don't want to re-live my childhood. Thanks for your explanation. Mon Aug 31 03:58:47 -0700 2009 4991232 14255 travelmad478