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May 2008 Restaurant Review: Doc Pierce's
The perfect dinner at Doc Pierce's begins with choosing drinks and an appetizer. If you have a sweet tooth, try
either the strawberry margarita or one of Doc's wide variety of specialty ice cream drinks. The Frozen
Sombrero, with Kahlua and brandy, is a favorite of mine. Strawberry shakes, San Pellegrino mineral waters,
and iced tea also make fine drink choices.
Among the appetizers, the grilled shrimp skewer and the seafood chowder are especially delicious. If you're
not a "seafood person," enjoy sauteed mushrooms or Doc's own extra-large onion rings. On Tuesdays, an
order of onion rings is only $1.99.
Doc's excels at steaks cooked to order; try the Doc's Big Bag (the top sirloin) cooked Pittsburgh style: charred
black on the outside, medium on the inside. That's Johnathan's favorite. I like to order the Chicken Provolone
with a Caesar salad and the fresh fruit plate. Or, when I'm not the mood for a "Full Prescription," I order the
breaded whitefish. The whitefish and a cup of coleslaw make for a surprisingly full meal.
When dining with children, suggest the chicken tenders to them. Doc's chicken tenders are crispy and juicy.
And here's a little secret: the raspberry vinaigrette dressing makes a great dipping sauce.
No trip to Doc Pierce's would be complete without dessert (that is, unless you've already consumed an ice
cream drink or two). The caramel apple pie is simply heavenly, though the cheesecake (which you can get with
chocolate sauce or with strawberries-- or why not ask for both?) is also tempting.
And if you really love the turn-of-the-century feel of Doc Pierce's, you can take a piece home with you. All of
the dining room's beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass lamps are for sale.
By Erin E. Schmidt, Staff Writer and Copy Editor
Posted April 4, 2008
The perfect dinner at Doc Pierce's begins with choosing drinks and an appetizer. If you have a sweet tooth, try
either the strawberry margarita or one of Doc's wide variety of specialty ice cream drinks. The Frozen
Sombrero, with Kahlua and brandy, is a favorite of mine. Strawberry shakes, San Pellegrino mineral waters,
and iced tea also make fine drink choices.
Among the appetizers, the grilled shrimp skewer and the seafood chowder are especially delicious. If you're
not a "seafood person," enjoy sauteed mushrooms or Doc's own extra-large onion rings. On Tuesdays, an
order of onion rings is only $1.99.
Doc's excels at steaks cooked to order; try the Doc's Big Bag (the top sirloin) cooked Pittsburgh style: charred
black on the outside, medium on the inside. That's Johnathan's favorite. I like to order the Chicken Provolone
with a Caesar salad and the fresh fruit plate. Or, when I'm not the mood for a "Full Prescription," I order the
breaded whitefish. The whitefish and a cup of coleslaw make for a surprisingly full meal.
When dining with children, suggest the chicken tenders to them. Doc's chicken tenders are crispy and juicy.
And here's a little secret: the raspberry vinaigrette dressing makes a great dipping sauce.
No trip to Doc Pierce's would be complete without dessert (that is, unless you've already consumed an ice
cream drink or two). The caramel apple pie is simply heavenly, though the cheesecake (which you can get with
chocolate sauce or with strawberries-- or why not ask for both?) is also tempting.
And if you really love the turn-of-the-century feel of Doc Pierce's, you can take a piece home with you. All of
the dining room's beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass lamps are for sale.
By Erin E. Schmidt, Staff Writer and Copy Editor
Posted April 4, 2008
| Doc Pierce's 120 N. Main Street Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-255-7737 |
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| W i n n e r ! Congratulations to Miriam S. of Mishawaka, winner of a $50 gift card for dinner for 2 at Doc Pierce's. |
| June 2008 Restaurant Review: Scoobie's By Erin E. Schmidt The four-leaf clover: a rare green beauty that brings good luck to all who find it. Maybe the gang at Scoobie's, 223 N. Main St. in Mishawaka, chose the four-leaf clover as the sub shop's symbol because of Scoobie's Irish feel. The green and white decor, the clovers on the windows, and the pictures of Irish-Americans on the walls all give Scoobie's a festive, St, Patrick's Day-like atmosphere. All that's missing is a warm Guinness. Or maybe they chose the four-leaf clover Scoobie's diverse menu brings good luck to all who order from it. Go for an oven-toasted sub, and the possibilities seem endless, from fresh, green veggie to hot, hearty meatball. My personal favorite is the tangy BBQ Chicken sub with pineapple. Generous portions make it a two-handed, and possibly two-meal (depending on how hungry you are), sandwich. Other great sub choices include the Tilapia, though of course our editor Johnathan's favorites are the ones with bacon. He likes the Turkey, Ham and Bacon melt quite a bit. There's also an assortment of sandwiches and burgers, including an incredible Mushroom Swiss burger. As if all the sub and sandwich options didn't make choosing hard enough, Scoobie's also offers salads, 7" pizzas, and pasta. For big appetites, the Baked Spaghetti or Baked Lasagna, served with warm garlic bread, are an excellent choice. So too is the meaty, cheesy, loaded Taco Salad. If you're looking for a light snack after a stroll through Beutter or Central Park, stroll on over to Scoobie's for a slice of homemade cheesecake in cherry or strawberry. (Is it better than the cheesecake at Doc Pierce's? You decide, Mishawaka.) But even if you're not nearby to swing in for a sit-down meal or a quick lunch or dinner carry-out, don't worry: Scoobie's delivers. Johnathan and I like to order 3-4 different things on a Friday night and not cook again until Sunday. Call Dion and his crew at (574) 256-7090, and they'll deliver the home-cooked-style flavor. |
