Meeting #3

The Wishing Well
Wednesday, 2/16/2011


The Wishing Well wasn't the first choice for this meeting, nor was this the first date either. February was a month of changes, the date was changed twice and at the last minute the location. We were supposed to be going to Percy Street BBQ but, they have some policy if you are a party larger than 9 you must order the tasting menu for $26 per person. Ridiculous! I didn't want to speak to the manager, they just lost our business for that night. I was expecting around 15 people for this meeting but, I guess all the changes scared some people away.

I called ahead and left a message on their answering machine about our group and how many was to be expected. I lowered the number to 10-12, assuming I would lose a few. I, of course, arrived late because I had to take my cat to the vet and, ended up having to change my clothes because she loves me so much she just had to pee on me. Vivian and John arrived early to receive the happy hour price on many things, including two orders of mac n' cheese for me. Mac n' cheese is 1/2 off during happy hour bringing it down to $3. Both orders were waiting for me when I arrived. The place was actually a slew of other things before The Wishing Well, I had never actually stepped foot in it. It was well lit and not too loud, there were plenty of folks for a Wednesday night enjoying themselves. Anyway, back to the mac, I totally consumed one in a short amount of time, I was real hungry. The macaroni was chewy, deliciously cheesy (not stuck together) with crunchy breadcrumbs and scallions on top. It was a nice change from a normal mac n' cheese and the onion flavor was a nice addition. I was quite impressed with the mac n' cheese, especially at $3 a bowl, that's a total deal. Which I didn't get to eat my second bowl of mac n' cheese Lindsey ate it.

There are also other happy hour and game specials, 1/2 draft beers. I got a lager for $2!

My Bill: $5 (holy crap)
I'm not sure what the rest of the bill was. I didn't write it down and I think everyone ordered way more food than me. WAY MORE.

Service: The service was amazing! Our server was super nice and let us know when all the deals were taking place, asking if we wanted to wait to order things so they would be half off.

Mo: The Mac was delish! Got it half price before 7. The topping was a mix of breadcrumbs and crispy onions-yum! The sauce was creamy and the noodles were al dente. Overall, I really liked it but wished it was a little more gooey/cheesy. Could have done without the pile of sliced scallions on top...

Lindsey: This is the best mac n' cheese we've had yet! Nice flavor! Too bad my hungry husband ate most of it. :( Nice happy hour and game time deals too. :)

Danny: Mac n' cheese = super good! And, just to clarify, I ate most of the mac n' cheese but, not all! Game time buck-a-shuck is an awesome idea.

Vivian: My salad was $4 and worth it at happy hour. Grapes and bleu cheese made my day. The beef brisket was sweet and tangy . Onion rings had a wonderful flavor. Waitress was accommodating to our many comments and demands. Can't beat $1 oysters from the West Coast (she ordered 12, and the deal is during game times).

Deb: Unlike Mo's, my mac n' cheese was nice and gooey. I kind of wish it had a bolder taste though. It was very noncommittal on the cheesy flavor. I also got the smokehouse burger. After I took the very dry beef off, it was fantastic but, then I guess its just a pulled pork sandwich. I'll know better for next time.

Society Members present:
John
Vivian
Lindsey
Danny
Mo
Chris
Deb
Frank
Me (Michelle)

The Wishing Well
767 South 9th Street
Phila, PA 19147
215-238-6555