Food was pretty good too & pretty cheap for lunch, under $10. Scaryannechill out with the punctuation too. But like any place there are good and bad things about it and food service is notoriously difficult and high stress for everyone. Blaming the staff and not taking responsibility as the one who hired them does not show me that you have changed at all. I think it only aggravates Mariannes temper to always have new people who dont know what theyre doing. I had tried the sauce and all I tasted was tomato, again under seasoned. The mussels arrived looking plump and appetizing, but to out dismay were served cold and completely raw. There are 2 sides to every story, as the old saying goes. Carey, the new Menus came out on Friday. Now, reading your review of the makeover, I am still not sure whether I will ever go there again. I dont know Mariane and have never heard anything good about her but when I have eaten there I never finished the food. I had intentions of trying Dels again after this makeover but if folks affiliated with the restaurant are going to call me a liar and continue to attack former employees on a food blog, then perhaps I will forego my visit based on principle. Its a very strange vibe and situation overall, I have to say. Why bother with Dels when there are excellent alternatives nearby such as Piccolo Forno? I am a fan and will always be a fan of Dels! WebRestaurant Impossible - Stella's Italian Restaurant In this Restaurant Impossible, Robert Irvine visits Stella's Italian Restaurant in Stratford, Connecticut. Marianne DelPizzo is, an has been, the major problem with Dels. by Greg Curtis. Additionally, I have been run out of some departments even WITH scheduled appointments when the wrong doctor showed up. 42min. This page seems to have a lot of former employees and pr plants bickering. Follow. Glorified pizza shops should never under any circumstances be refered to as authentic Italian food. Long story short: I got an e-mail a few minutes before they were to arrive stating that they would not be able to make it down. If you cant make it better at home, stay away from your keyboard. Here are the times where you can help out: Shift No. The Shrimp Scampi from Restaurant Impossible was very good according to my boyfriend, and his mother enjoyed the veal parmesan. Chef Robert Irvine receives a heartbreaking plea from Megan, who owns the BFE Bar and Grill in Waynesboro, Ga. with her husband, Mike. Comping people for bad food and bad service seems to be a recurring theme. TT, i must Say i Am absolutely Mesmerized by Your capitalization Choices! You treat your employees like garbage and clearly do not put customers before yourself. Robert Irvine and his crew are off to Stellas Dine-Inn Restaurant in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for this weeks new ambush episode of Restaurant: Impossible, on the Food Network. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Very disturbing. Good luck and blessings to Dels ! Robert asks to see a service to find out the problems at the restaurant. One thing that I was surprised at was the floors. The place lives on, she is still the owner. Small vases help fresh tulips, and were placed on every table; nice touch. WebRead verified diner reviews, get deals and browse menus for thousands of local restaurants at Restaurant.com. WebWhen Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's in Pittsburgh, Pa., it's clear that the biggest issue with this failing 62-year-old icon is not the food or decor, but owner Marianne. Your email address will not be published. Both Michael and the cook Jerry agree that there needs to be changes made to the menu. Or a plant by managment trying to discredit BG. I have to say that I am one of the many ex employees and yes, things did get a little crazy there. Robert plans to redistribute some of the daily tasks that Michael does to be able to lighten his load. As for my budget $1000/month for food is average, I think, and places me well within the Pharma guidelines established per person, per lunch. Practically anyone who grew up in Pittsburgh, knows about Dels and I am sure most of them (myself included) would love to see it prosper, but people have to be honest about the food and service. As for the service, it was fine and I have never experienced a Marianne Meltdown. Ill count myself among the lucky. Delivery Pickup. You may be surprised to learn that many people make choices on where to spend money based on how the owners treat their employees. Marianne would try and do right by her staff in some ways and provided meals (spaghetti or ravioli) as part of the package and I grew fond of many of the dishes. We had the breaded mozzarella as an appetizer which was somewhat bland. More room for me to invite more friends! As the local economy began to suffer they started to lose customers and Michael started working a 90 hour week, trying to do everything himself. Everyones fault but her own. We ordered pasta mafalda, lasagna, spaghetti ala dino & a steak salad(wrote them down so I could blog this, lol) food was prompt and very good, considering how crowded they were, the owner was so funny and entertaining we laughed all night. My veal marsala was inauthentic. He was impossibly romantic, she told me. ALL Italians are like that, by far is the worse), an employer should never insult a customer or employee with explicit language, at any time. Let me clarify the ban remark relative to UPMC in-service meals are still acceptable within the institutions, but an outright ban exists in UPP offices. The veal was undercooked, and lacked the brown color from a proper sear. Next, the pan should be de-glazed with veal stock, sweet marsala, and finished with butter, parsley, salt and pepper- NOTHING ELSE. She seems to be ignoring all of the great feedback from everyone. February 15, 2012. It seems that the two top complaints are still the quality of food and the owner. Two months earlier, Colorados early season trip to Arizona had gone awry. Stella's Italian Restaurant closed in August 2014 and reviews prior to closure were mostly positive. The renovation is complete and Robert reveals the makeover to the family and they are overwhelmed. When my tables became uncomfortable or distressed when overhearing her swearing and screaming during their dinner, Id try to lighten the mood by smiling and joking, some restaurants have music, we have Marianne! You will NEVER see me in your restaurant, and I will be certain to share your tasteless and tactless views of younger people with everyone in my social circle. J am thirty years old and in management and I can truthfully say that the work ethic of youth is slipping but that is a generalized comment and all people can not be grouped into one some yohnf people do work hard and are good workers however this is a FOOD bologna judge the food and stop judging people! I wouldnt know how I would get a position like this if I had a poor work ethic. The food is poor as they attempt to cut corners including failing to properly drain the pasta so every dish ends up watery and the customers find the decor dated. No one with half a brain would believe that 48 hours with a celebrity chef could possibly make a crap restaurant miraculously delicious or turn poor business people into some kind of success. The deadline is today at 6 p.m. pittsburgh has one of the best talent pools anywhere in the us. Im sure the producers wouldnt have minded any added drama, but Im also sure that Marianne may have been as sweet and gracious as possible while they were there, if that was what she wished to portray. My husband grew up in Lawrenceville and we went to this restaurant several times while dating and early in our marriage. Jan 7. I keep hearing about Marianne blaming young employees for Dels loss of business. Theyd been going there for years and were out to celebrate a birthday. Season: OR Year: 2012 S2, Ep17 4 Jan. 2012 Sullivan's Grill 7.6 (10) Rate Which leads me to the other comment. I never claimed I was head of the waitstaff. Having said that, I have used Dels catering and for a tray of pasta, a tray of salad, and some bread, its a pretty foolproof way to feed 20 people affordably. Justwow. But I have to admit the food back then was quite good. They were coming to town to do a complete makeover of the restaurant. No, you cannot always control what your employees do or dont do, but you can control when and how you react to it. On Thursday, a crew was to arrive at my work and do some filming. But in the same breath he suggested the countrys woes had somehow been impossible to foresee. I have to completely agree with the comments above. I, personally, would never spend a dime there. I never order Italian food unless its in an authentic Italian restaurant, (not in one of those chains), but Dels is one Italian restaurant that hasnt disappointed me yet. I found this article when I googled it. The remaining dcor was minimal, as was the feeling of warmth. Youll see what I mean. UPMC did NOT ban lunches, only from outside sources, UPMC food was and is allowed. Our server was a huge man who was so on I was looking for the hidden camera. The petite desserts were obviously from a freezer, probably from Sams club (I know, ive bought them for parties). Ask ANYONE in Bloomfield about Scarianne, theyll tell you. Piccolo Forno is AMAZING! As a drug rep in the Oakland, Shadyside, Bloomfield area for 15 years, let me put my two cents in. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Dels does carry Tiramisu. I am hopeful that they will work on some of the dishes like the veal and osso bucco. I usually dont order meatballs in restaurants because they dont live up to my standards, but I will eat Dels. Restaurant Impossible's Robert Irvine Returns to Pittsburgh Personally I plan on trying it again, and I hope I have a good experience there. Shes in the wrong business. The public dining room that ultimately came to be known as the restaurant originated in France, and the French have continued to make major contributions to the restaurants development. And her bar is always empty which is sad. My food is and will always be of the greatest quality and my staff will match. Stellas Italian Restaurant is owned by Michael who bought the restaurant 15 years ago. According to my TV Guide, the Del's episode airs tonight at 10:00 pm. Next trip in, Im going to make it for dinner & will be back with my thoughts then. If you havent seen it, watch for the episode about Dodge City. Theres drama on the set; this is reality TV were so sorry! I was told. So quit being an internet bully and stop bashing Dels. I learned from him at a young age that you get nowhere in life without a little hard work (unless you win the power ball). I look forward to eating here when Im in town. Bad service always makes the food taste bad because people are unhappy. The small business bashing allowed by a local chef is appalling. Robert Irvine would be extremely busy. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. It was too dark. When you hire a person to work, you expect that person to work. See before-and-after snapshots of some of Roberts best-ever renovations: http://bit.ly/1fBxn4c. Renesha feels disrespected by the staff and customers while Brandy's failure to lead or communicate is sinking them deeper into debt. I can say that weve been there at least a dozen times, and each time it was great. One 40-year-old divorce recalls having an affair with Lorant when the latter was in his eighties. Del's: With Robert Irvine, Tom Bury, John DelPizzo, Marianne DelPizzo. You FOODIES out there can criticize the Food all you want. We noticed a hundred people standing outside the restaurant waiting to get in. How could I criticize a Pittsburgh staple? Stellas Italian Well I was shocked that this place was still in business, the decor was terrible, the wait staff was medicore at best, and the food lacked flavor. Im really not sure- its always difficult to get things right the first night. Are you kidding me with that statement?! Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. They had a really cute round personal cheesecake for awhile and I hope they didnt get rid of them. The subject line of the email must read: FN 1308 PA VOLUNTEER. According to the reality food show tracker Food Network Gossip, by 2018 100 of 140 Restaurant: Impossible locations had closed. The premiere season in 2011 really put the "impossible" in Restaurant: Impossible all seven joints visited were out of business by 2015. I tried it and was unimpressed. And yes, I had Tiramisu for desert, and it was delicious. Restaurant Impossible - Broad Street Bistro in North Versailles, Pa. (Facebook) This week on Restaurant ImpossibleRobert Irvineand crew find themselves I liked the new decor. My father took myself and boyfriend to your restaurant for our birthday dinner at the beginning of October. I just heard the news! 3: Thursday, March 10: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Delish! It was not good at all. WebBest Restaurants in West Monroe, LA - Laughing Crab, Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe, Warehouse No. I had fettuccini alfredo that was ok at best and I thought it was very under seasoned. Petite desserts & breads were fresh! The cooks reveal the new pizza specials and Robert gives them a hand to price the dishes correctly. The next day, Robert arrives and meets with the design team, who are making great progress. The food was alright, but I loved the decor and bright expansive windows. Each was unique and tasted good and I absolutely loved the mafalda. My sister just told me her and her husband ate there on March 4th and had the $ 20.00 dinner for 2. Respectfully, the bottom line is that the older lady who is part-owner really needs to do something else. I was there with 5 of my friends. And, finally, I would like to see Marianne bring back the steak Sicilian. Chef Robert & his team have been a great wake up call. Dels is not a true representation of Bloomfield. The entrees arrived, and the first dish was a cod served in red sauce. Am I the only one that watched Restaurant Impossible and found a majority of the Dels staff to be middle aged? 2332 Arlington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 (Map & Directions) (412) 481-5250. Shift No. 1 The Chicago School is more celebrated in France than in the United States, and accordingly Jean Pie ; 1 On July 2, 1974 I began my 11-month stint as a machine operator at Allied Corporation, a pseudonym for the engine division of the multinational corporation, Allis Chalmers. 2023 Warner Bros. Chef Robert Irvine kicks off Season 3 of Restaurant: Impossible at Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House, in Elyria, Ohio, in what may be the most intense show to date. My wife and I enjoyed a very nice lunch mid-afternoon on Sat. Driving by Dels last night with friends, decided this was the night to stop back in. MARIANNE CALLED THIS GUEST AN MFER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DINING ROOM, in front of all the diners there, including children. I agree that this page is to inform people about their food choices. Im sorry, we dont have tiramisu, she shot back. They eat out constantly all over Pgh., including all the new trending places. 4.5 1,227. (They should probably HAVE a dessert menu!) As the Owner of Dels Restaurant, I have taken on more then I can handle, trying to deal with 65 plus employees and their personal lives which has affected my life and my business to extremes. We've been to Dels many times since they've been on tv and it's been great every time. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- The Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible" is returning to Pittsburgh and the show needs your help. If you knew anything about Restaurant Impossible you would know that the menu for the grand re opening, is done by Chef Robert Irvine, down to the spices and the desserts. While Im happy that they did have quite a crowd, I cant possibly believe that this restaurant has benefitted from being on the show. I am sure you meant an espresso machine. It was the same menu and the same bland spaghetti sauce. In 2012, the Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible crew swooped in to carry out its mission of rescuing failing restaurants. Literally. I dont think people just want to bash the place. Ill give it another try just to see what happened after the Restaurant Impossible makeover. The biggest change is moving the booths into the atrium and the restaurant is more open and appears bigger. But having grown up in Lawrenceville and now living in Bloomfield, I have eaten at Dels perhaps 8 times in my 40-year lifetime (usually family functions, occasionally a date) and never once was it particularly good. I never understood why people liked Dels so much. BG You are spot on. Lets just say, Im sad to see that we visited post-makeover! They both had the taste of Del. Say what you wish but time will tell. (Theres enough of that out there on the net already.) Heres to many more years Dels!! He also isnt impressed with the small bar and the open kitchen where he can see stacks of dirty dishes. Marianne needs to become a silent owner and hire a true restaurateur to manage the front of Dels while she finds herself something else related to Dels that she can do while staying at home. A brunch buffet means exactly that. I dont know but it seems strange to me. An employee said they buy them from A. She is the classic example of a narcissist, always blaming something or someone else for her shortcomings. That cheesecake is different. You seem to have too much time on your hands BG & your ok hiding behind your lap top! It was always a food issue- never a problem with the waitstaff or service. The owner recently left a very very long and rambling review of her restuarant on urbanspoon. Being a business owner does not absolve anyone from criticism. 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