[Dirigo]

When the lovely Diane and I came down from the frozen north for our Lifestyle Preview in February of 2008 we drove straight to Sweet Tomatoes from the airport and had lunch. We had lunch there just before flying home when our preview was over. I guess you could say we like Sweet Tomatoes.

Everyone I have ever taken to Sweet Tomatoes has loved it. Most people don't even realize it is mostly vegetarian fare.

Unfortunately we flew home on March 31st after our three month rental in Mallory Square was up...just days before Sweet Tomatoes opened.

But, we'll be going there our first night when we return to TV "when our house sells" (sung to the tune of "Where the boys are") as is the familiar refrain of Villages wannabes.

[LittleDog]

We went to Sweet Tomato 3 days ago and I was somewhat disappointed. Firstly they had no iceberg lettuce. Secondly they were missing some labels for the dressings. I have been to Sweet Tomato about 7 times and prior to this I was very satisfied with the food and service. I hope this last visit was an aberration as I would hate to see this restaurant go "downhill".

I'm sure these things seemed somewhat immaterial but I'm hoping it doesn't show that they are slacking off.

John

[chuckinca]

We were there twice this week and didn't notice a shortage of iceburg lettuce or missing dressing labels.

(romaine is better for you anyway - 6 times the Vitamin C per serving).


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[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

I have already been to Sweet Tomatoes 4 times already and the service has been great. Because of that we leave a tip at the table because they come around often and pick up plates etc. Probably a lot of people don't tip there but I think the service by the staff deserves a tip.

John

TIP you say....I thought it was MANDANTORY...... Last time I was there the young lady "asked for my phone number: said she wanted to call me AND personally thank me for the NICE TIP ...she was sure that I would leave" What a pleasant gal she was while I was there.....BUT she never did call me. GO FIGURE....and she seemed so sincere....

[logdog]

We were somewhat disappointed with Sweet Tomatoes. We went for lunch last week and there was a long line. It's advertised as "all you can eat" but you only get one shot at the salad bar. After that, it's all you can eat soup, baked potato, bread and mac & cheese. The salads were good but I would have gotten more if I had known the rules. The soups were excellent. The dessert bar consisted of brownies and frozen yogurt. Would have liked to see some fresh fruit.

Over all, food quality was good but selection was not that great for the price. I much prefer the salad bar and the selection at Golden Corral for about the same price. By the way, I was never much of a fan of Golden Corral until I tried the one in TV.

[LittleDog]

I have seen people with 2 salad plates going through the line. However I don't think they would stop you if you wanted to go through a 2nd time.

John

[chuckinca]

I believe they let you go thru the salad line as many times as you want.

We use two plates at the salad bar; one for the green salad and one for the pasta salad, cottage cheese, etc.


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