I just really wish this man had a better attitude with staff. That entitled, snobbish demeanor is CRAZY. The waiter was simply trying to make sure y’all were good on food. You can also critique with better decorum. The plating is off? It’s a small business, Darius. They can’t always afford fancy presentations. Then the pea in the cabbage. Please stop nitpicking. And the wild comparisons are just…rude. That’s why Keith Lees are so vital to the community. It’s a way to do things.
The pea is actually not nit-picking. It shows they possibly use the same utensils in different food items, possibly cross contamination. That's deadly for some. Or they just don't pay attention to details, showing laziness, which could possibly be harmful as well.
@@KY_77 while cross contamination is definitely something that should be avoided, I can guarantee you cross contamination is rampant in the restaurant business. It’s just the risk we take when we eat out. This is why people with certain allergens don’t even eat from kitchens that deal with their trigger, period. It’s almost never full-proof. I’ve also had similar situations happen with my food. I guess my thing is-could he just have picked it out and privately informed the owner? Quite possibly, but I know he’s going to do things his way. I get your point though.
I REALLY think EVERYBODY... to get a much better take on why Darius is the way he is.... will definitely give you clarity if you go watch his review on a restaurant called HUE in Boston.... He literally cried at the end. Very touching and heartfelt review. While I don't promote arrogance or rudeness.... there is a method to his madness that sortve makes sense.
Hes putting me on game. Much love from Dayton. Keep doing your thing. People need to know how places taste so they dont waste your money. Taste of Belgium 🇧🇪 has the nastiest Chicken and Waffles, and located in Cincinnati. Don't get it.
This is just Darius’ experience. In his defense don’t think he speaks for everyone’s tastebuds but his own. Remember, Darius is a professional cook so he should know, by the taste of the food, what’s freshly cooked and what’s not. ijs🤷🏽♀️
Got an idea for Mr Cooks, you are visiting a lot black owned restaurants and rating the food, do spin show where you go back to the restaurants that you rated low like say 1,2, 3 out 5 and help them make adjustments lift the 4 or 5....if possible
In His Defense I Feel His Supporters Should Recommend High End , Real Soul , & Scratch Made Restaurants . He Himself Is A Pro Chef That Cooks From Scratch & Is A Very Up Kept , Detailed Person , So It Only Makes Sense
I REALLY think EVERYBODY to get a much better take on why Darius is the way he is.... will definitely give you clarity if you go watch his review on a restaurant called HUE in Boston.... He literally cried at the end. Very touching and heartfelt review. While I don't promote arrogance or rudeness.... there is a method to his madness that sortve makes sense.
@darrinpatterson2142 I watched it and agree it was an awesome heartfelt review. 👏🏾👍🏾With that being said, it proves that he doesn’t have to be rude and arrogant when reviewing other restaurants that aren’t as nice as this one. 🤷🏾♂️
I can’t stand how you talk to the staff, hell even the owner the “I don’t know who you are” was so uncalled for. Such a nasty attitude for someone who worked in the industry…it’s giving “Milk & honey” IYKYK!
Wow! I would assume on a professional level as a kitchen cook to a chef instead of going public I would pull them aside and show the owner/ chef the errors…. I would not eat there but I would not blast them on social media as a courtesy I would be more discreet about it. Going public kinda sucks for their business oh well just my opinion💜
Restaurants strive to keep their expenses on food products low so, there are some restaurants who skimp or substitute some of their ingredients purchased at a lower cost. It may not taste homemade or from scratch. In my opinion, some restaurant owners should at least consider tweeking their dishes or at least attempt to take the risk and purchase the fresher ingredients that will increase their quality of the food product they are presenting or serving.
Tuesday night repass green beans😂😂😂😂I am weak…..these feathers is killing me😂😂😂😂😂 oh lord my side🤣🤣🤣🤣it need prayer, supplication, sat cloth and ashes……a mess, lol…..you will not believe I have rewatched this like 10 times…. Bless they hearts though…..thanks Darius I needed this today
I actually think he is hilarious. Personally, I wish the business owners would take a stand and not allow him in their premises. What do they expect from him for the most part. He has the audacity to sit in their businesses and give these reviews over and over again. You get what you allow. Stand up...
I’m crying yo! I’ve never watched his Food reviews just his recipes Homie talking crazy ab the food IN the damn restaurant in front of the Owner 😂🤣😭 Repass Greens… I’m too weak 😭
You said you wanted macaroni twice I went back and checked I thought I heard you say it twice one thing I see that you do is give the truth about what you taste I really like that ❤❤❤❤
@@BasedMinded no worries, surprisingly when you smack your adding extra air to the food increasing your senses and it makes the food taste different than when you don’t smack.
Folks need to get off of their high horses. This man is only being an honest customer. Also, in the real world, every customer a server comes across is not going to be pleasant and nice. The server has to remain pleasant and friendly because at the end of the day, people are spending their money in the establishment.
Bruh... Middletown is it's own whole city... it is 30-40 mins north of Cincinnati... It's not even in the greater Cincinnati area. Just a fyi, if it's inside the 275 loop then you can consider it the greater cincinnati area. Middletown is way north of 275 and it's closer to Dayton Ohio, than it is Cincinnati... With that being said, I'm cracking up at your truthfulness and honesty. Prayer, Supplication, and sackcloth and ashes>>> I'm hollerin... I would have recommended to just go get a glazed donut at central pastries since you were in Middletown.
You are a true macaronis because they didn’t have no potato salad because of potato salad have eggs in it so then you all the macaroni and cheese twice because I didn’t have really no other selections besides the ones you already picked. FYI.
I do like the idea of these reviews but all the smacking and biting a little bit with the teeth scraping the fork is too much. It's the attitude, but I like the honesty. I don't think he means to come off nasty but it's how it reads.
Hell tf no to the feathers on the wings. I felt like you were a lil harsh to the 2nd waiter. She was simply trying to accommodate you but at the end of the day if its good its good of not its just not. Thanks 4 the review.
So sassy. Server is charged with bringing your order. If you wanted it served a certain way, you should have said so. You have at other places. I see why your tea wasn’t sweet enough. Is it ever?
I will say, i went here to celebrate my mother. We were so excited because the whole city (not Cincinnati) was hizzing baout the new, great soulfood spot. But we all left disappointed. Minus the fact that there was actual sex scenes on the television, the only thing anyone enjoyed tht we got was the fried okra. And that was from a bag - frozen. Not fresh. We all stopped by somewhere else to eat on the way home. And thats after we waited an hour for drinks. I will forever tell about my horroble experience here cause its too much. Smh.
Ms Jade: How you doing? Him: Good. I don’t know who you are… Me: 🙄 Why did that sound so rude. I mean I know it’s true, he doesn’t know who she is, but the condescending tone is very off putting.
I'm sorry everybody just stop if you don't like how he says things stop watching and about the food they are restaurant open to the public so not put it on social media
What’s the point of this if it isn’t lifting our community up… Donate a few hours in their kitchen if it’s that bad and maybe not showcase until their up to your “standards”🤦🏾♀️
A guy like this is needed for the truth and honesty. A lot of Ohio restaurants are lacking in quality.
I just really wish this man had a better attitude with staff. That entitled, snobbish demeanor is CRAZY. The waiter was simply trying to make sure y’all were good on food. You can also critique with better decorum. The plating is off? It’s a small business, Darius. They can’t always afford fancy presentations. Then the pea in the cabbage. Please stop nitpicking. And the wild comparisons are just…rude. That’s why Keith Lees are so vital to the community. It’s a way to do things.
The pea is actually not nit-picking. It shows they possibly use the same utensils in different food items, possibly cross contamination. That's deadly for some. Or they just don't pay attention to details, showing laziness, which could possibly be harmful as well.
@@KY_77 while cross contamination is definitely something that should be avoided, I can guarantee you cross contamination is rampant in the restaurant business. It’s just the risk we take when we eat out. This is why people with certain allergens don’t even eat from kitchens that deal with their trigger, period. It’s almost never full-proof. I’ve also had similar situations happen with my food. I guess my thing is-could he just have picked it out and privately informed the owner? Quite possibly, but I know he’s going to do things his way. I get your point though.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks for saying what was on my mind. He’s very arrogant to say the least.
I REALLY think EVERYBODY... to get a much better take on why Darius is the way he is.... will definitely give you clarity if you go watch his review on a restaurant called HUE in Boston.... He literally cried at the end. Very touching and heartfelt review. While I don't promote arrogance or rudeness.... there is a method to his madness that sortve makes sense.
Don't get on him it's an Ohio thing. A lot of the restaurants need to step up in quality.
Hes putting me on game. Much love from Dayton. Keep doing your thing. People need to know how places taste so they dont waste your money. Taste of Belgium 🇧🇪 has the nastiest Chicken and Waffles, and located in Cincinnati. Don't get it.
Not the chicken on weight watchers with Oprah!!! He is hilarious
This is just Darius’ experience. In his defense don’t think he speaks for everyone’s tastebuds but his own. Remember, Darius is a professional cook so he should know, by the taste of the food, what’s freshly cooked and what’s not. ijs🤷🏽♀️
Got an idea for Mr Cooks, you are visiting a lot black owned restaurants and rating the food, do spin show where you go back to the restaurants that you rated low like say 1,2, 3 out 5 and help them make adjustments lift the 4 or 5....if possible
In His Defense I Feel His Supporters Should Recommend High End , Real Soul , & Scratch Made Restaurants . He Himself Is A Pro Chef That Cooks From Scratch & Is A Very Up Kept , Detailed Person , So It Only Makes Sense
I REALLY think EVERYBODY to get a much better take on why Darius is the way he is.... will definitely give you clarity if you go watch his review on a restaurant called HUE in Boston.... He literally cried at the end. Very touching and heartfelt review. While I don't promote arrogance or rudeness.... there is a method to his madness that sortve makes sense.
@darrinpatterson2142 I watched it and agree it was an awesome heartfelt review. 👏🏾👍🏾With that being said, it proves that he doesn’t have to be rude and arrogant when reviewing other restaurants that aren’t as nice as this one. 🤷🏾♂️
I can’t stand how you talk to the staff, hell even the owner the “I don’t know who you are” was so uncalled for. Such a nasty attitude for someone who worked in the industry…it’s giving “Milk & honey” IYKYK!
That's a WHOLE MEATLOAF 😢
Wow! I would assume on a professional level as a kitchen cook to a chef instead of going public I would pull them aside and show the owner/ chef the errors…. I would not eat there but I would not blast them on social media as a courtesy I would be more discreet about it. Going public kinda sucks for their business oh well just my opinion💜
Do you have a restaurant 🤔 oh they close them all down 😂😂
Restaurants strive to keep their expenses on food products low so, there are some restaurants who skimp or substitute some of their ingredients purchased at a lower cost. It may not taste homemade or from scratch. In my opinion, some restaurant owners should at least consider tweeking their dishes or at least attempt to take the risk and purchase the fresher ingredients that will increase their quality of the food product they are presenting or serving.
It’s a hush puppy, no body wants Asiago in a hush puppy. SMH
You asked for 2 Mac n cheese Darius I thought to myself why but I thought maybe it was for Corey
Sad thing is, her food used to be bangin… I believe she doesn’t even cook the food anymore. So sad.
Not Tuesday night repass greens 😂😂😂😂 😂😂
Smh!!
@@msvee2455
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👄 That's not food critic talk That's shady boots talk in Mariah's voice 👀😜
The way that you described that meatloaf has me in tears 😢 😅🤣
Tuesday night repass green beans😂😂😂😂I am weak…..these feathers is killing me😂😂😂😂😂 oh lord my side🤣🤣🤣🤣it need prayer, supplication, sat cloth and ashes……a mess, lol…..you will not believe I have rewatched this like 10 times…. Bless they hearts though…..thanks Darius I needed this today
What do you do with the remaining food you don't eat?
I actually think he is hilarious. Personally, I wish the business owners would take a stand and not allow him in their premises. What do they expect from him for the most part. He has the audacity to sit in their businesses and give these reviews over and over again. You get what you allow. Stand up...
You did order mac & cheese twice, and she read it all back, so this time your mistake !
His attitude is crazy to me.. he wants all this high end stuff he needs to go to a high end restaurant
I’m crying yo! I’ve never watched his Food reviews just his recipes
Homie talking crazy ab the food IN the damn restaurant in front of the Owner 😂🤣😭
Repass Greens… I’m too weak 😭
Repass
@@KY_77 typo - Thanks
My wife and I went there, and I left disappointed. Especially the Mac and Cheese. It had a different flavor I’ll say.
You said you wanted macaroni twice I went back and checked I thought I heard you say it twice one thing I see that you do is give the truth about what you taste I really like that ❤❤❤❤
He needs to open a restaurant of his own so the people can rate his food
He Does Dinner Parties Across The Country & Yes His Food Is Always Critiqued
I know exactly what you mean by "Repast" green beans.. just missing the yellow rice!! lol..
Does the lip smacking help with tasting or is it the veneers?
Some people smack when they eat
@@kyosthename I was curious. Honest question.
@@BasedMinded no worries, surprisingly when you smack your adding extra air to the food increasing your senses and it makes the food taste different than when you don’t smack.
Everyhing he eats he hates
Folks need to get off of their high horses. This man is only being an honest customer. Also, in the real world, every customer a server comes across is not going to be pleasant and nice. The server has to remain pleasant and friendly because at the end of the day, people are spending their money in the establishment.
Duh, roll back the footage. You ordered double Mac. And you ordered sides which could have been sides for your entrees. 😂
I love your honesty. You're very sincere in your judgment. I love you ❤
Yep my first time here I wasted my money
I enjoy his opinions it’s what he thinks. On the other hand I will agree u have to learn how to actually talk to people.
Wtf did he come from
Bruh... Middletown is it's own whole city... it is 30-40 mins north of Cincinnati... It's not even in the greater Cincinnati area. Just a fyi, if it's inside the 275 loop then you can consider it the greater cincinnati area. Middletown is way north of 275 and it's closer to Dayton Ohio, than it is Cincinnati... With that being said, I'm cracking up at your truthfulness and honesty. Prayer, Supplication, and sackcloth and ashes>>> I'm hollerin... I would have recommended to just go get a glazed donut at central pastries since you were in Middletown.
He did the same thing in NJ..
That's a huge piece of meatloaf, that's never a good sign to me. All i know cincy for is chilli spaghetti & that say alot to me 😅
You are a true macaronis because they didn’t have no potato salad because of potato salad have eggs in it so then you all the macaroni and cheese twice because I didn’t have really no other selections besides the ones you already picked. FYI.
I do like the idea of these reviews but all the smacking and biting a little bit with the teeth scraping the fork is too much. It's the attitude, but I like the honesty. I don't think he means to come off nasty but it's how it reads.
How u something to say about ANYTHING when u place your fork on a table after saying the basket was dirty
The establishment doesn’t look like a high end restaurant but like a Mom’s Kitchen location. Glad the hot food was hot. Thanks for the observation❤
Hell tf no to the feathers on the wings. I felt like you were a lil harsh to the 2nd waiter. She was simply trying to accommodate you but at the end of the day if its good its good of not its just not. Thanks 4 the review.
He was very harsh
This is what I came looking for.
You can’t give a honest review without being shady ?💀 TRY HARD REAL BAD💁🏿♂️
Don’t sit by the restroom. I’m just saying 🤢🥴😵💫😵💫
So sassy. Server is charged with bringing your order. If you wanted it served a certain way, you should have said so. You have at other places. I see why your tea wasn’t sweet enough. Is it ever?
Darius!! You are so funny!!!! I hate when the chicken is not cleaned 😭 please check for feathers
Not the repass green beans bro
I'm surprised you didn't order collards, you always order collards
I will say, i went here to celebrate my mother. We were so excited because the whole city (not Cincinnati) was hizzing baout the new, great soulfood spot. But we all left disappointed. Minus the fact that there was actual sex scenes on the television, the only thing anyone enjoyed tht we got was the fried okra. And that was from a bag - frozen. Not fresh. We all stopped by somewhere else to eat on the way home. And thats after we waited an hour for drinks. I will forever tell about my horroble experience here cause its too much. Smh.
Darius those are chick wings not chicken wings 🤣
Ms Jade: How you doing?
Him: Good. I don’t know who you are…
Me: 🙄
Why did that sound so rude. I mean I know it’s true, he doesn’t know who she is, but the condescending tone is very off putting.
Cory, don’t like nothing.
Based on the numbers provided @21:34, their overall score is 3/5.
I ❤ your review
Darius.........
Please........leave people's name out when you are judging and rating, I can't take it!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂pick me up!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Is he a restaurant critic or food critic?
I'm sorry everybody just stop if you don't like how he says things stop watching and about the food they are restaurant open to the public so not put it on social media
This video is a waste of time. You ate so critical. 😢
You didn’t eat any of the sauce. There is a reason for the sauce
What’s the point of this if it isn’t lifting our community up… Donate a few hours in their kitchen if it’s that bad and maybe not showcase until their up to your “standards”🤦🏾♀️
I don't care for him he's very rude 😮😮
You in middle town that’s not Cincinnati your judging middle town but you keep saying Cincinnati.
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So he a food basher so rude
Middletown is not Cincinnati
Hey Hey 👋 watching the replay
You is so rude to theme 😒
lol