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5 Star Review. I’m a huge fan of the Bittercreek Alehouse always wishing Spokane would have one. So I will scratch Thepoststreetalehouse “one word” off my list for a place to grab a beer after work. I will keep my options to
1) The Viking
2) The Elk
3) The Blue Spark

Cheers!

What a shame. One less place for me to eat lunch at.

I must have lead a sheltered life. I’ve never heard of Faygo, even when I lived in the Midwest.

I actually only learned about Faygo on Saturday myself. Apparently it’s the Insane Clown Posse’s soda of choice.

You non-Midwesterners, don’t even know Faygo. Sheesh!

Are you so sheltered that you’ve never cracked a Vernors either?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernors

I have, in fact, enjoyed their ginger ales before.

Who are you again??? i’m confused because you write like u are some famous food and beverage critic??? just wanted to make sure u were aware that the ale house had been open for about one full day by the time u had “critiqued” it. real critics generally give new restaurants/bars a grace period before writing their weak, poorly written review. Walt Worthy has given us the best hotel and bar in the city i.e the Davenport and Peacock Room. i’m sure the ale house will follow suit once they hit their stride. U are an idiot

This cracks me up!!

@George,

Just a reminder Spokane Food Blog is open for basically any and all submissions.

If you have something you want posted, a review or other that either relates to Spokane or food, just send an email and before you know it, it will be live on this blog.

Walt Worthy’s transformations of Spokane is a great topic, sounds like you are interested in it, we would love to hear your story and I am sure the blog readers would too.

Contact is in the upper right corner.

I’m lucky I got to experience the hoodlums and juggalos before walking into the bar. I’ve never drank Faygo but I know all about it thanks to high school students trying to sell it to me in math class. Which reminds me, I’d rather be substitute teaching a math class full of Insane Clown Posse fans drinking Faygo and/or being followed into a bar by two thugs asking for my number than wait 25 minutes for a beer, not being asked if I want another when everybody else is getting seconds, and then have my check come to me prematurely. You’re welcome for that run-on sentence. However, I too might be an idiot. The “U are an idiot” comment was supposed to be ironic, right? Or is it really that hard to add two extra letters to the word “you”?

So flattered. Proud to see your finest literary achievement was in my voice. Coincidence? I think not. You’re my star student. I imagine Remi’s would be: “I scratch my beard while reading these blog comments between another round of Dance Dance Revolution before I head to TGIF’s for a heapin’ plate of potato skins. This is my creative outlet and I don’t judge. I’ve been dancing for three minutes, trying my classic ‘do-re-mi’ and am sweating profusely. I put on some Axe body spray. Problem solved. Still, I just can’t shake the rastaman vibration out of me. No matter how hard I try, I will never be as good as James Paul. If I could just beat him once and beat him good like Harding did Kerrigan back in ’94. Ooooh. Come on Remi, use that ol’ noggin of yours, I must be losing my edge. Always in life, I’ve felt like I ordered a meal and got a snack. Yet I tip every time. Why? Because I’m such a nice person. Another comment. Damn. I can’t respond without an admiring glance at my 1st edition of “Twilight” in its glass case, a gift for single-handedly rescuing the Philadelphia Library system. Oh Edward. You’re the highscool flame that keeps on burnin, long after the wick has disintegrated. I intend to blog something about the horror that is known as Windows Mobile 6.5, but really, what IS the point. I demand a Windows revolution, so I grab my Che Guerva t-shirt. The resemblance is uncanny: My beard is rough around the edges, scratchy like my Viking ancestors and good for giving beer wenches back rubs. Off to karaoke at TGIF‘s where the brew is cold and the wings are hot. ‘Everybody’s Workin’ for the Weekend?’ That’s my theme song. Each week I’ve got my nose to the grindstone, but from Friday at 5:01 pm until Monday at 8:59 am, I am officially on swerve. Good thing I only wear my sunglasses indoors and at night. Makes me Bono-fied. But his star is nothing compared to my very own galactic luminescence. ‘Party of one?’ the wench asks. ‘I don’t plan on partying for one very long,’ I respond. Potato skins. Wings. Peach schnapps. Loverboy. They know I am. I am Remi Andre, Spokane Valley. Here me roar.”

Oh Paul, you try so hard!

Is tasteeverythingonce.com website down? Have not been able to get on for a few days now- it’s where I get ideas to go out to eat! I am lost! LOL

This will teach me to never trust a juggalo.

James Paul… you really need a life PRONTO. How dare you slam a woman server calling her a “beer maid” and “bar wench”! George is right… only an IDIOT would write that harsh a review on OPENING NIGHT of a pub! Do Spokane a real favor and stay at home playing Dungeons and Dragons or whatever. Save everyone from your cold heart… people as negative as you should not be allowed out in public!! Better yet, go be a bus-boy somewhere until you figure out how ridiculous it is to clean up after pigs like you! UGH SICK!

I love that people think that restaurant reviews are not allowed to be critical. And to justify poor service with the excuse that an establishment just opened is ridiculous. A restaurant shouldn’t be working through their issues on my dime. If you aren’t ready, don’t open. Why would you risk losing all of the future business from customers that have a lousy first experience because you opened before you were ready? Bad management. Personally I appreciate the warning and will continue to give my money to restaurants like Sante, The Elk, and the like that provide a great meal for my money and make me feel valued. If the Post Street Ale House gets to this point I may go – but judging from the overly generic interior it doesn’t seem like my type of joint anyway. I thank Remi and his review for providing his insight that in turn lets the rest of us consumers decide if this is the type of dining experience that we want.

P.S. I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek tone of this review. Very funny.

What is the point of reviewing something if you can’t be critical? Now I have sympathies for restaurants when it comes to grand openings. The NYTimes won’t start reviewing a restaurant until it has been open at least a month, and they visit multiple times. However, this is a freaking bar in Spokane. I doubt there is much of a back kitchen to manage or huge opening day/week/month crowd to please. The review is totally justifiable.

Darn, I was all set for something better than the Fugazzi/360 fiasco and it seems as though not much has changed.

I gotta tell you Spokane, I was at the Post Street Ale House on Sunday night. There seemed to be a small rush that the kitchen couldn’t handle. ( they were probably under-staffed )But, even after waiting over an hour for our food, the beer was cold, the drinks were strong, and they just may have the hottest staff in town. So, even though this new place may have a few hick-ups here and there…….hot ladies in jeans……I’m in!

I harldy respond to blogs, but this was a must. I must say this is my first read on your blog, and probably my last. The only reason I happened upon this website is a failed google search to see the menu. I will say you have a talent for writing, but you blasted a restaurant based on the service of one bad “beer maiden.” That could happen anywhere, and it was the reason for the cold soggy fries because obv. the food was not delivered timely. Critics are unreal, I guess you can’t like them all or you wouldn’t be “readable.” How pathetic you sounded actually makes me want to go here, so Walt worthy can thank my lunch today to you sir.
Regards,
Ben

What makes a restaurant critic capable of being a restaurant critic? Do they have working knowledge of a restaurant, the ins and outs of a kitchen, staffing or customer service? If you can say, I have run a restaurant, worked in the industry, and have trained at a culinary institute, or have work related experience, I might just give some reviews more validity. Although I am not disputing this review, sometimes I just wonder about the harshness and unforgiving ways of a “restaurant critic.”

It’s time to visit again. I’ve been twice now, both times in the last 3 weeks and the food is superb. I’ve had the pulled port, fries, onion rings, chili and today, the cheeseburger. Big and firm (8oz) and cooked perfectly. I actually got it medium. It is now my favorite in Spokaloo. However, like many of Walt’s bars/restaurants, the service is slow and seems to interfere with all the really important things the wait staff would rather do. Like stand at the hostess desk talking to each other. What the hell? This happens at the Safari Room, the Peacock Lounge and now the new place. Walt, you need managers to teach the slackers to look around the room, greet people, see what’s missing/needed/next! Great food, now get the service down. You’ve had two months!

“I love myself and………..I’m a douchebag!!!!” expresses paul’s inner voice.

You’re a smart one. Thanks for the comparison to a hygenic product.

I’m sorry you had a bad experience on opening night. I happened to go there that night, too, but my experience was great. The service was good for Spokane (which actually has rather lousy service, in general – I’ve never had a beer in a timely fashion at the Steam Plant, Clinkerdagger’s or The Elk, which incidently had the worst bartender I’ve ever seen the last time I went). I didn’t try any food that night, but I have had some since and it’s always been cooked well and been served on time. It’s not a Michelin star experience, but it is certainly better than TGIFridays. The only service problem I’ve ever had was when I sat at the bar on a Gonzaga game night. The servers on the floor have always been prompt and cheerful.

The Ale House is currently my favorite haunt. I don’t doubt that your experience was subpar, but I think your decision to spurn the place entirely is a bit over the top. Give ‘em another chance.

P.S. I can’t stand the Viking. The beer selection is great, but the atmosphere is reminiscent of the basement in That 70’s Show after an all night doobie fest. Do they not have a cleaning staff?

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