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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j6k00u3 wrote

Reply to comment by blahblah984 in Any good/bad Restaurant Week experiences thus far? by ScootyHoofdorp

That’s a county person opinion if I’ve ever heard one.

They’re mediocre. Like the atlas group of hampden, minus the sexism and racism

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_j6k721s wrote

As someone who lived in Hampden for a long long time, I highly disagree that they're mediocre. They've got some absolute bangers on their menu.

If you wanted mediocre that's what Cafe Hon was for. If you wanted inedible that was Golden West.

Food Market wasn't the best food in Hampden but it was far better than "mediocre"

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superdreamcast64 t1_j6mcy4p wrote

wait do people not like Golden West? i love Golden West, except their service is insanely slow.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_j6mgxqp wrote

My only issue with them is their food is inedible. Other than that they’re fine.

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superdreamcast64 t1_j6mohmm wrote

dang. hard disagree, i love their burgers.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_j6mum2q wrote

You like horribly overcooked hockey puck burgers?

I had one once years and years ago when I still are burgers and I still remember it as the worst burger I’ve ever attempted to eat. I couldn’t get more than a bite in. It was so bad it was memorable.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j6k7ghz wrote

Food market is just wildly expensive for what you get, which is why it’s mediocre. They’ve got some okay items on their menu, but nothing I tried was ever better than mediocre. Overcooked steaks and burgers. Tiny portioned apps. Everything wildly under seasoned.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_j6k7s5w wrote

I don't eat steaks or burgers so I can't really say anything to that, but I've had some good food their and didn't find the prices to be that bad.

But if you're just used to fast food I could see it being something of a shock. Your dollar will go a lot further at a McDonalds.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j6kcb8z wrote

Oh, no. I haven’t eaten fast food in probably 15 years (except chipotle, but obviously not in hampden cause that one is awful).

I’m comparing it to other restaurants: foraged, la Cuchara, Thames st oyster house, tapas teatro, alma cocina, etc.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_j6kfnuj wrote

Yeah, it's not one of the best restaurants in the city. But it's not "mediocre" that's a bit absurd.

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blahblah984 t1_j6kc0nh wrote

Why would you go there for steak and burgers? I go there to try their unique take on classic American dishes.

You should stick to the fast casual chains.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j6kchkq wrote

I tried their burger on someone’s recommendation after complaining that all their other food was crap.

And I got a steak because I think I just wanted steak

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AreWeCowabunga t1_j6khdon wrote

The Food Market was fucking incredible for a long time after it opened in 2012. Whenever I've gone there over the last 4-5 years, it's definitely lost its edge. I can't even really pinpoint what the issue is, but the magic is gone. It used to legit be one of the best restaurants in the city though.

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soph_lurk_2018 t1_j6l9ta6 wrote

Food Market has fallen off. It used to be one of my favorites but my last few experiences were underwhelming.

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dudical_dude t1_j6lrae5 wrote

It’s also loud, seats are uncomfortable, and you’re always crammed in there.

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Ms_Cranky_Pants t1_j6kk61q wrote

I’ve tried so many times with them. The food looks good on the menu, but is executed poorly, like straight iff Sysco truck. I like the snowballs across the street when they’re open though.

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Go4it296 t1_j6l9sl7 wrote

This is where I am as well. Haven't been in years because it just was no longer as good as it once was. Still will visit this weekend as my grandmother wants to go somewhere.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j6knyfs wrote

Yeah. I tried it first maybe 6 years ago, and thought it was okay. But by 5 years ago it had gone downhill. Now, as another person said, it’s basically sisco truck microwaved crap. Not quite, but not far off

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