Vivilore

Vivilore is in a hidden place.  The building, decorations, and flowers are beautiful.  The courtyard is gorgeous!  But when i go out to eat, it isn't just for the ambiance.  Unfortunately the food was just OK.  We started off with the Lobster Roll app $14.00.  It is big enough for a meal.  It was OK.  The garnish on the plate was way too much though.  It just wasnt anything special.  I ordered the Pork Chops $28.00.  It was a big sized portion, and it looked great!  Sadly the flavor was not there.  The potato and stuffing were good, but the squash and pork chop lacked serious flavor.  My husband ordered the Lasagna $14.00.  It too was just OK.  Nothing special.  I would rather get Lasagna from Zio's or Olive Garden when compared to here.  

All in all I can't see myself coming back here.  Yes the ambiance is GREAT!  But the food is lacking.  I so wanted it to be a great place.  If we are ever in Independence, we would stop in on a nice day to sit in the courtyard for a drink, but not stay to eat.


10815 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-2222

http://vivilore.com/

Matt's Bar Minneapolis, MN

We heard this was the place to try the Original Jucy Lucy.  It is a hole in the wall with non-stop people coming in and out.  Nothing fancy about it.  Soda from the can, no ice in the water, and its Cash Only.  The cook top is right behind the bar, menu is very limited.  They have a niche and are sticking with it.

All 3 of us got the Jucy Lucy and split a basket of fries.  My lucy had onions added.  The burgers were "jucy" and the cheese inside was melted perfectly.  Loved it!  They also had a good selection of beers.  Go try out a Minneapolis staple!


3500 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

www.mattsbar.com

(612) 722-7072