Dinner In a Pinch

The concept is very different and it took me some time to try it out.  I thought it was more suited for families, but turns out it is a great dinner option for couples too.  It's a good value for your money because of the quality, portions and service. Everything seems cooked fresh and nothing is processed.  It is so nice to pick up when you are overworked or just too tired/lazy/sick to cook.  

So far I've only tried the weekly special "Menu Crashers" because they sound and taste so delicious!  (Coastal Pie, Teriyaki Chicken, Gumbo/Cassoulet)  The Blarney Stone app with Chipotle Ranch was a big hit with my bf, they were cooked perfectly.  If you order Mashed Potatoes get them "Loaded", so good and not heavy.  You pick the main entree for 2, 4 or 6 people it comes with your choice of sides, dinner rolls and you can add apps if you want (do it!)  Portions are big and come in reusuable take out containers, so you have lunch all ready to go for the next day.  

Customer service is awesome!  The owner and employees are very friendly, my order is always hot (when traffic is bad and I'm late) and ready (when I made it there at the time I specified), everytime I call in my order they pick up by the 3rd ring.  

Note: find the facebook page and like them for specials, head to the website to see the menu.  There are spots to park out front, if they are full you can park in the garage across the street after 6p for free.  Take out and delivery only.

This place is so impressive- I literally could have slaved away for hours to cook the dinners that owner, Sarah, offers for convenient and delicious take out.  How this place is not bursting with people getting take out, I do not know.  You get a complete meal including your choice of protein, 2 sides, and rolls.  It is a 100% more healthy choice than ordering pizza or Chinese for take out.  I am quite a good cook, but after teaching all day, I am sometimes too wiped.  Since we've discovered this place, we've been getting take out at least once, sometimes twice, per week.  The chicken cordon blue is phenomenal.  Delicious pot roast, mac and cheese, loaded mashed potatoes, fresh green beans and broccoli, etc.  Even the rolls are good.  Try them out- you will not regret it!

My husband and I recently had our daughter's birthday party at Dinner in a Pinch - that's right, besides all of the delicious food that Sara makes daily, she also offers cooking-oriented birthday parties!

She personalized everything, from the sign outside the store announcing the party, to the decorations inside, to the awesome goodie bags and a delicious cake.

The girls had a great time making their own meatloaf, customized with their potato chip flavor of choice.  While those were cooking, Sara and Kelly led them in a food science experiment, which everyone loved.

All of the guests loved their personalized food, as well as the mashed potatoes and corn side dishes.

The cake was delicious - chocolate and yellow cake layers with homemade chocolate and vanilla frosting!

Sara definitely went above and beyond for the party - we didn't have to do anything but show up (and eat!).  I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a birthday party option that is a little different, interactive, and fun.