Michael also had experience of owning a restaurant when he purchased Stellas, although his previous restaurant was smaller. Del's: With Robert Irvine, Tom Bury, John DelPizzo, Marianne DelPizzo. old) Praise in Public, Criticize in Private. Most residents of the Burgh know them as a joke.Any chef that would even waste their time commenting on Dels has no business being heard. I look forward to eating here when Im in town. It was not a good experience. Then again, most of their patrons feel the same way. It didnt seem fresh and/or authentic. (They should probably HAVE a dessert menu!) Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services. Scaryannechill out with the punctuation too. Screaming and scolding is no substitute for training. At that point we passed on even having it. WebStacey says that the team is feeling "energized" after the Restaurant: Impossible transformation and looking ahead to the future. The mussels arrived looking plump and appetizing, but to out dismay were served cold and completely raw. The biggest change is moving the booths into the atrium and the restaurant is more open and appears bigger. Dels does carry Tiramisu. This statement is absurd. It had to be one of the worst restuarants ever. The room where the brunch was held smelled like a wet rag left out for days and the food tasted similarly. Heres to many more years Dels!! The mafalda sauce, meat sauce and the alfredo. Of course I would attend. I was somewhat shocked when I returned to Bloomfield a few months ago and saw a tacky beer sign tied to the front of the building. Dels advertises for bartenders and servers on Craigslist weekly, if not more. Sign me-Part of Dels Waitstaff for over 5 years and I Love It! At the time, when my then fiance & I were dating, Dels was the slightly fancy place you took a date, or took the extended family for a birthday or other occasion. We had dinner there tonight and when we had asked for the chicken Parmesan, our waiter asked if we had watched Restaurant Impossible. Restaurant: Impossible (2011 ) Episode List Current Episode (aired 28 Jul. Anything positive to the community and for Pittsburgh, is a big plus! And to be honest, the old decor didnt bother us, either. Theres drama on the set; this is reality TV were so sorry! I was told. leaving Bobby Jr. Delpizzo ( Dinos brother Bobby Sr. Delpizzo son ) without a penny. 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. Because of my passion to keep my heritage alive and a desire to want to please every customer and care for the lives of my staff, I have fallen short as a good Restaurateur!!!!!! Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Cream Sauce, Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel Sauce, Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Seeds and Ginger Sauce. Food, though, I cant really believe that was Robert Irvines stuff having eaten at another restaurant he made over where it was obviously all fresh and homemade. Comping people for bad food and bad service seems to be a recurring theme. So if any of you have such great work ethics, step out from behind your PC & smartphone & take a SECOND job, and help these local businesses out-THEY NEED YOU! Can Robert save Marianne from herself and the restaurant from its imminent closing? Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. You do get a lot of food for your money with the large portions there which some families just love. The petite desserts were obviously from a freezer, probably from Sams club (I know, ive bought them for parties). I liked the new decor. 2023 Warner Bros. But I have to admit the food back then was quite good. 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. What nerve!). Dels sucks. You can see she is a hard worker who tries to make everyone happy and your not going to make everyone happy.. I stand by what I said, in each of my comments. DINING. I found this article when I googled it. 62 years ago my grandparents were not dealing with the quality of workers that we have today. Theyd been going there for years and were out to celebrate a birthday. Maryanne was a bit harsh to her staff but I think that was just worry and stress. It was interesting to see how incredibly focused, organized and diligent they were, even after working 36 straight hours. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- The Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible" is returning to Pittsburgh and the show needs your help. Honestly, I dont think that they can improve unless completely new people take over. You seem to have too much time on your hands BG & your ok hiding behind your lap top! They were coming to town to do a complete makeover of the restaurant. If you failed once, youll fail again. Dels is not a true representation of Bloomfield. Unfortunately the food just kept getting blander and blander and the pasta more and more watery. I think it only aggravates Mariannes temper to always have new people who dont know what theyre doing. We had dinner there tonight and when we had asked for the chicken parmesan, our waiter asked if we had watched Restaurant Impossible. The subject line of the email must read: FN 1308 PA VOLUNTEER. And will the owners of Dels adhere to the new menu and dcor? Dels was Catering in excess of Thousands of dollars of food per week for 18 years(food couldnt be too bad if they kept coming back) Then UPMC stopped ALL OUTSIDE FOOD VENDORS & they now have to use UPMC FOOD ONLY. I know Robert hates carpeting as I have come to agree. I would like to leave you with a phrase I learned years ago (Im 62 yrs. 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. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. It is a fact that the quality and work ethics of our newer generation has declined in every industry!!! She does have a lot of waitstaff, that not now or ever has been screamed at! Delicious! My husband and I agreed it was a cute spot and worthy of a return trip. Even though food wasnt on-point this particular evening, we enjoyed watching, and being part of Food Networks Restaurant Impossible. That alone says something isnt right. That old saying must still hold true: Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see! I had tried the sauce and all I tasted was tomato, again under seasoned. Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of cuisines and service models ranging from inexpensive fast-food all i hear are excuses.how dare you blame employees or the workers that you as a owner hired or your managers hired. I believe a friend of a friend of a friend (yeah, no one I know) bought the Pleasure Bar. You treat your employees like garbage and clearly do not put customers before yourself. It seems that the two top complaints are still the quality of food and the owner. When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's, in Pittsburgh, PA, it's clear that the biggest issue I dont consider myself a foodie, but I feel like I know when Im eating a flavorful, well-executed dish and Dels just has never done that for me. it was still touched by too many hands to be served to other people!!! WebBest Restaurants in West Monroe, LA - Laughing Crab, Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe, Warehouse No. My sister just told me her and her husband ate there on March 4th and had the $ 20.00 dinner for 2. Im one of the former mistreated employees of Dels who commented on your earlier review (http://pittsburghhotplate.com/restaurant-reviews/dels-restaurant-and-bar). Everything you see, is what Chef Robert gave the OK to, including the RUG!.I just ate there last week & was very happy with the New Menu(smaller) & the food! Michael has continued to develop his management skills and the customers love the new food and decor of the restaurant. I dont know but it seems strange to me. I still stand by my previous feelings: some things made there are great, most things there are just all right, and a few things made there are simply awful. Piccolo Forno is AMAZING! The appetizers and specials are good. It was difficult to tell what had been done to the interior of Dels, as it had been quite some time since I was last there. Each was unique and tasted good and I absolutely loved the mafalda. So as you all keep writing negative things, Dels is booming, place is packed. "We want to keep the menu fresh and Stellas Italian Required fields are marked *. February 15, 2012. Personally I plan on trying it again, and I hope I have a good experience there. No, you cannot always control what your employees do or dont do, but you can control when and how you react to it. There is no such thing as a cappuccino machine. Further, Dels has reverted back to many of their old ways since Robert Irvine conducted his make-over. The mushrooms should be added after the veal is cooked, and removed. I, personally, would never spend a dime there. Please enter valid email address to continue. The episode aired last fall. 4.5 1,227. The first night is always hectic and to judge the food isnt fair. Hopefully they will revisit this dish. Chef Chuck Kerber, a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has over 20 years of cooking experience at various hotels, restaurants and other private establishments. Dels service is still bad and tomato sauce is still too sweet! But the restaurant has I cant help myself I always root for the underdog. The renovation is complete and Robert reveals the makeover to the family and they are overwhelmed. Web2 reviews0 Followers. The bruschetta would have been better served on small, bite-sized crostini. The food was alright, but I loved the decor and bright expansive windows. Small vases help fresh tulips, and were placed on every table; nice touch. You may be surprised to learn that many people make choices on where to spend money based on how the owners treat their employees. I have to completely agree with the comments above. 2022) Small Town, Big Problems Robert Irvine ventures to a small town in Wyoming, where the owner is struggling to balance his staff, customers and family. I guess cowards are now using the internet to bully people, places and things. What I watched last night was sad, just sad. I know I was good for $1000/month on my expense account. In 2012, the Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible crew swooped in to carry out its mission of rescuing failing restaurants. Robert meets with the owners to talk about the restaurant and they tell him that in their prime they were making $700,000 gross each year. Occasionally it was satisfactory. People can taste the difference if food is prepared for a commodity or if it is cooked with love. Michael hid a lot of the financial problems from Camille and she is concerned about his health, as he is unable to switch off from the restaurant. Delivery Pickup. Shift No. Regardless, Ill never again have food delivered to a UPMC facility. My only thought is that when you run a business and you turn over so many employees, not to mention the public berating that allegedly happens, that you are leaving yourself open to such public criticism. Give us a call at (412) 448-2900. These include a couple flavors of ice cream (there is nearly always Spumoni), a refrigerated cannoli mix that the servers squeeze from a bag into store-bought cannoli shells when ordered, and a couple of different types of cakes and pies. Both Michael and the cook Jerry agree that there needs to be changes made to the menu. Under the Are you kidding me with that statement?! After reading Chef Chucks review, makes me more inclined to visit Dels myself. March 3, 2016 / 4:19 AM Restaurant: Impossible to hit Del's Bar Tonight! And I have to say, THAT is where my money is: the grand, storefront windows allow in a lot of light, good sandwiches, and I really like Dels pizza. 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