Comments on: ECCO, OUCH!

By: mtober

mtober — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:48:30 +0000

Went to Stella’s today and had a wonderful quiche for breakfast and met the new server that came over from Sal’s. She is delightful! Things seem to be coming full circle now that it’s back to Mama T and Jeannie and Barbara in the driver’s seat!;-) Yeah!!!

Looking forward to Tangelo’s going in next door to Stella’s. They will be a good addition.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:00:38 +0000

Come on Mtober – I know you love Stella’s too – lets not put them in the same category as Ecco’s or Dominics. They have this way of making me feel a part of them family. Donna a new addition to Stella’s compliments them all very well. To Mama T, her daughter Jeannie and Barbara, keep up the good work, many Gulfportians love you all. I personally hope they stay around for many years to come.

By: mtober

mtober — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:39:59 +0000

Rob, good point and unfortunate as that is a fabulous location. Too bad that some of our mainstays can’t step in and take it over. A good restauranteur (sp) / businessperson surely could make a go of it.

By: Rob F

Rob F — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:47:03 +0000

They seem to be open again with new management. Previous bills, even when Roman Gardens is the name on the bill, are not being taken seriously. “Take a number,” is their current policy. I hate to see anyone fail, but how long can that go on in a small town?

By: Kim Chi

Kim Chi — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:41:49 +0000

Ecco is history..Dominic’s soon to follow? When in downtown Gulfport; eat quickly, before they put the yellow tag on the door. Is Roman Garden still in business? How would anyone know?

By: mtober

mtober — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:02:02 +0000

Oh my goodnees, I left Habana Cafe out of the list above. Clearly another Gulfport mainstay!!

By: mtober

mtober — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:00:41 +0000

Some friends recently told me that one of the new owners of Dominics told them that there “are alot of toothless derelicts in Gulfport”. Note to Dominics….those kind of comments aren’t going to win you any friends no matter how good your food is. That attitude carries across in your demeanor and service. So in light of experiences both Aardvark and Big Dog have relayed coupled with the most recent comments, I think I’ll spend my money at the other Gulfport restaurants that are a little more appreciateive of Gulfportians. There is a reason that the likes of Back Fin Blue, O’Maddies, Peg’s, and Pia’s are mainstays here. They serve good food at reasonable/equitable prices, provide good service and they are kind and respectful to their customers!!

By: mtober

mtober — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:13:29 +0000

@ Sam- I still go to Stella’s and like it. However, I don’t find that it is as good as it was when Joanne, Teresa, Barbara and Jeannie first opened it. Two moms, 2 dtrs and a cook and a waiter that really cared. I think Joanne leaving was a loss as was Frank’s leaving. I hate to say it but whoever is cooking breakfast now doesn’t come close to Frank. My perception is that the two additional partners just added confusion and chaos and friendly they are not. Slamming your hand on the service window and demanding, ” I need bread now!” just doesn’t seem to fit into the character of the place. The indian I speak of is Mike, the waiter. Quite frankly I think he IS Stella’s and the one that really makes them shine! What did he get for his efforts? Apparently less hours. My perception is that they have 5 bosses and no one is really in charge. Does a little place like that need so many people running the show? And on top of it a cook, dishwasher and 2 or 3 waiters. I fear that they will not succeed and if there was ever a place I want to see succeed it is Stella’s and I hope they do. Please Stella’s prove me wrong!!;-)

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:39:10 +0000

I personally have not had breakfast or lunch at Ecco’s, but felt the need to respond in defense to Stella’s. Sorry mtober, I eat breakfast at Stella’s at least 4 times a week and have lunch there occasionally as well. I love the chiefs, not sure what indian you are talking about, but the food is always good, the atmosphere is so enjoyable, and they all make me feel like part of a family. Stella’s did not only win us over with good food, great prices, but it is that small town welcoming from all the chiefs at Stella’s. I do hope mtober, you give them another chance, and to the girls at Stella’s keep up the good work.

By: mtober

mtober — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:20:56 +0000

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience Ardvark. I’ve been to the new Dominic’s twice. Once to eat in and once for take out. I thought it was good both times. I do wish they had draught beer tho.

By: Aardvark

Aardvark — Sun, 30 May 2010 16:15:05 +0000

Wait ’til you try the new Domonic’s. Better try it soon as it may wither more quickly than the usual Gulfport business. Then again, the combination of sterile/bland interior, disorganized staff, mediocre chow and surly owners may be just what you are looking for.

The good news is that the long wait for whatever you end up with provides an excellent vantage point from which to view the orbits of the empty flamingo trolley.

Failure begets failure.

By: mtober

mtober — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:08:23 +0000

…and then there’s Stella’s. Too many chiefs and not enough indians. The chiefs could learn from their one really good indian. Classic example of messing with a good thing. They should have left well enough alone. Food’s ok now but not what it was when it first opened. I wish them well and hope they get their groove back.