tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107958.post5508338010374575818..comments2024-02-24T07:13:08.540-06:00Comments on Dining With Monkeys: Beignet Cafe (Closed)Stacey Greenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716896540454461639noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107958.post-12091972945578994302009-08-20T12:56:50.478-05:002009-08-20T12:56:50.478-05:00Phyllis -- This blog is all about dining with chil...Phyllis -- This blog is all about dining with children which is undoubtedly why the author focused on things like needing a step-stool in the bathroom and other kid-friendly amenities. So to say that those amenities would rule out 90% of the restaurants you frequent is irrelevant. While the owners may have a wonderful vision, this blog post was primarily about the feasibility of dining with children at Beignet Cafe.Mike Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12144267150923421747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107958.post-57723763674923264922009-05-17T22:19:00.000-05:002009-05-17T22:19:00.000-05:00My parents were in town from Nashville this weeken...My parents were in town from Nashville this weekend so I took them here since after your review I really wanted to try this place out! We were SO disappointed, unfortunately. We arrived around 12 and didn't get our food until about 12:45-1:00. Everything came out at different times, the gumbo never was "ready", and our food was cold. Perhaps the kitchen and/or servers were understaffed...but something was definitely not working today. I was very disappointed because if the food had arrived on time and had been hot, I'm sure it would have been delicious! Also, our lunch for four was about 55 dollars and we all left feeling very frustrated. I hope this cafe can get things together because I loved the food offered on the menu and the atmosphere.rhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017806698663229917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107958.post-14392049536014800942009-05-08T10:05:00.000-05:002009-05-08T10:05:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading the review from another perspect...I enjoyed reading the review from another perspective. I can only say positive things about Beignet Cafe. Maybe because of the association I have with it. Although you mentioned that it was the old Harry's, it was actually the old Tri-State Defender building for about 50 years. As the General Mgr of the TSD, we were very excited to see the renovations and the community-friendly atmosphere that Norma & Charles created with the bldg. It is definitely a part of history in Memphis, as the TSD being the longest running African American newspaper in the South.<br />As a food and restaurant enthusiast too, I found the restaurant to be delightful. We use it as a meeting place as well as a social hang-out. As I thought about the kid-friendly comments as it relates to TVs and changing tables, that would probably rule out 90% of the restaurants I frequent. Being a newsperson, I like the TVs and I never missed the changing tables in the bathroom because I hardly see them anywhere else. I was just glad to see a "clean" bathroom.<br />For so many other things Beignet Cafe has to offer the community, I think it is a big plus for children and adults. I believe the broader Memphis community and the downtown patrons welcome dining experiences like Beignet Cafe.<br />Norma & Charles' visions for the restaurant are much broader than TVs and changing tables. Next time you are in, spend some time with them.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182235238328014550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107958.post-14839849603865330622009-05-05T07:43:00.000-05:002009-05-05T07:43:00.000-05:00Ooh yummy. Can't wait to try this!Ooh yummy. Can't wait to try this!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04160296221681376909noreply@blogger.com