Rob and Neil review your meal: Chartwells

By Neil Olstad and Rob Brewer
Guest Writers

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Tortellini – It was a little undercooked, as a fork could not pierce the outer shell without considerable might. The chicken alfredo sauce was excellent. However, the notorious red sauce is back, and as watery as ever. This was a nice main dish, if you were lucky enough to choose the right sauce.

Yellow Rice – This had a distinct taste; you don’t get a flavor explosion like this from Chartwells often enough. There were lots of taste sensations that lingered long after swallowing. A nice complement to any entrée.

Turkey Chili – A Cajun surprise, straight from the bayou, this dish was very salty and very spicy. It was a hearty blend of beans, turkey and attitude that will give you goose bumps in areas you didn’t think possible. Make sure this dish is served with a glass of water and an appointment with a cardiologist following consumption.

Sweet Potatoes – A swing and a miss. They had a nice aroma, but the scent does not save this dish from becoming a bland, mushy disaster. The texture reminded these authors of what it must be like to eat Alpo dog food. A failure of momentous proportion.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes – This option was a welcome surprise and a breath of fresh air after the sweet potato catastrophe. The pancake’s fluffy-yet-crispy exterior brought a wry smile to the authors’ faces as we reveled in this transplanted breakfast staple.

Cheesecake – As we finished up with dessert, we set our sights on a mischievous little cheesecake that had been calling our name throughout the meal, featuring dual fruit toppings of cherry and apple-cinnamon. We consented that the crust was a carefully constructed crumbly climax to our meal. This playful cheesecake was assertive without being pushy; kudos to the Chartwells staff on achieving such a scrumptious dessert.