{"id":12323,"date":"2014-04-02T12:38:52","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T18:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=12323"},"modified":"2014-04-02T12:38:52","modified_gmt":"2014-04-02T18:38:52","slug":"new-alton-restaurant-takes-over-location-of-former-diva-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=12323","title":{"rendered":"New Alton Restaurant Takes Over Location of Former Diva Favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"**Lisa<\/a>The Dining Divas<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Lisa Kampeter<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s always exciting when a new restaurant opens up in our neck of the woods, or at least close to our neck of the woods.\u00a0 When I got a text from a friend recommending the Dining Divas try a new place in Alton, I was eager to check it out.\u00a0 Some place new, relatively close to home?\u00a0 Great!<\/p>\n

The Dining Divas gathered at the Bluff City Grill on 9th Street in Alton.\u00a0 The Divas are no strangers to the location.\u00a0 Years ago, we dined at the old Copley\u2019s West 9th and loved it.\u00a0 Perhaps it was because we each were given a single rose.\u00a0 Perhaps it was because we started our meals off with a complimentary glass of champagne.\u00a0 Or perhaps it was because the food was really good.\u00a0 It made an impression with us, but unfortunately, the restaurant closed years later.<\/p>\n

Sadly, Alton has had its share of non-chain restaurants open and close, and we\u2019re rooting for this one to prosper.\u00a0 The Frequent Diner Diva says it\u2019s always nice to have another dining choice nearby.\u00a0 If you\u2019re interested in more of a bar atmosphere, there\u2019s a sports bar connected to the restaurant.\u00a0 Looking to have a drink with a business colleague, there\u2019s a swankier restaurant lounge area.\u00a0 Or wanting a menu with a variety of choices, Bluff City Grill won\u2019t let you down.<\/p>\n

As with most \u201cgrills\u201d, you\u2019ll find the typical salads, burgers, and sandwiches.\u00a0 But unique items like pot stickers, guacamole bites, and jalape\u00f1o tilapia set this grill apart.<\/p>\n

The Dining Divas had just gathered together for a movie day the previous weekend.\u00a0 And just like with the typical Divas dinners, there was a lot of chattering going on.\u00a0 Fortunately, for those interested in watching the movie, they could enjoy the feature in the quiet movie room of the New Homeowner Diva\u2019s home.\u00a0 The Loud-Mouth Divas stayed upstairs.<\/p>\n

This night\u2019s dinner at Bluff City was no exception.\u00a0 Although there was still a lot of chattering, we didn\u2019t have to apologize to customers for being too loud.\u00a0 However, we probably should have apologized for our gawking at the handsome chef as he perused the dining area.\u00a0 Unfortunately for us but luckily for him, our group attempts at devising reasons for getting him to come back out again so we could get another look failed.<\/p>\n

The Teacher Diva wasn\u2019t upset that her Smothered Cut Fries appetizer with bacon, scallions, cheese, and ranch dressing were hard to share.\u00a0 More for her!\u00a0 The Shrimp Tacos were amazing.\u00a0 Several of us were wishing we\u2019d ordered them.\u00a0 The Grilled Chicken was just grilled chicken.\u00a0 Nothing special.\u00a0 But if you\u2019re watching your diet, this could be an option.\u00a0 The Calorie Counting Diva would like to think the Chicken Grascha with portabella mushrooms was a wise choice, but the sherry cream sauce served over angel hair pasta probably sent her over her limit.\u00a0 But she thought it was worth it.<\/p>\n

The group agreed Bluff City has a unique variety of choices on their menu.\u00a0 The group was divided on loving the place, and it being an average restaurant.\u00a0 The ambiance in the dining room was lacking but our fingers are crossed that they\u2019re just getting started.\u00a0\u00a0 Although it\u2019s close to North County, one St. Charles Diva isn\u2019t letting the distance keep her from trying it out again.\u00a0 And this time, she\u2019s hoping for a rose.<\/p>\n

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