The Journal Times Online - Racine, Wisconsin

Posted by: becca on June 25, 2008 6:08AM CST You need to get out more. If I recall H&W serves their matinis in a 10oz glass. The product used was probably premium. I would expect to pay 9,10 or more in a nice bar/lounge.

Posted by: Abby on June 25, 2008 8:26AM CST H&W blows......I have totally boycotted that dump.......they are a wanna be high class bunch of loosers........... The problem there is too many bosses and no employees...........the service is so bad now...... I know I used to go in there when they had that awsome chief......I think her name was Amy..... the place has gone WAY down hill since she left............

Posted by: QikChick on June 25, 2008 8:50AM CST I have never been to Henry and Wanda's because I am relativelly new to the area, but $9-10 for a martini is nothing. Go to any bar in Milwaukee or the surrounding areas and that is what you will pay. Sounds like some of the people are saying it is the atmosphere that isn't cutting it, which is why it seems a bit expensive. If you are a martinit drinker, you should expect to pay that amount at any place, think of it, it is straight booze!!!

Posted by: QikChick on June 25, 2008 8:51AM CST Gee guess I should have read my comment before posting, a few spelling errors, I apologize!!

Posted by: rak on June 25, 2008 11:54AM CST VRC has $3 martini's on Friday nights. Went to Henry and Wanda's a few weeks ago with a group of co-workers. The martini's were fine but the food wasn't very good. I had the shrimp with soft shell crab. One of my shrimp was 1/2 raw. Someone else sent their entire plate back and their chocolate cake was dry and stale tasting. For what it cost I won't be eating there again.

Posted by: jrep on June 25, 2008 4:18PM CST Wow Abby....and tell us how you really feel!! People need to remember that H&W's has been through an ownership change in the last few years and though the new owners dont have that "restaurant-bar expertise and experience" that the former owners had, they are trying. Thank god for Jason the lead bartender-night manager.....without him the place really would be just another corner bar. Jay is the best martini maker in town or even in the milwaukee metro area and i am proud to call him a friend. And yes the food is a bit on the pricy side but with atmosphere, ambiance and people watching....that is what you pay for in places like this. I still feel that H&Ws is the place to go to be seen and see.....probably the most high end place in Racine.

Posted by: rak on June 25, 2008 6:06PM CST I don't mind paying alot for food if it tastes good but to pay that kind of money for undercooked and stale food is another story. It will be a long time before I go there again to eat.

Posted by: Abby on June 26, 2008 7:56AM CST probably the most high end place in Racine? I think NOT......... jrep.. it is to laugh................. You are totally aloud your opinon and so am I.

Posted by: becca on June 26, 2008 9:46AM CST It appears jrep doesn't get out much either.

Posted by: nm on June 26, 2008 8:26PM CST I miss hanging there. The bartenders were great. Just not a bar person anymore and am on atight budget so no eating out.

Posted by: Abby on June 27, 2008 7:59AM CST We all know this AMY because she was on the front page of the food section in the JT(about a year ago). This article was the reason we went in there. After our meal she came out and got a standing ovation………..Everyone (table of 10) at our table loved every dish. I believe those of you who would like to slam her are just jealous or have your head up the booty of one of the 5 owners for the dump they call H&W's. You sound like another WANNABE high class looser…….. I know the head chief of the RCC and Meadowbrook CC... and who doesn't know the chef of the Corner house…….I like to compliment the chef when the food is good………..so yes I know a few chef's……………….

Posted by: LucySkye on June 27, 2008 4:44PM CST Ok, i would like all of you guys to leave old Amy out of the conversation. She hasn't worked there for 9 months now and is glad to have that awful experiance behind her. i know her well and she hated that job. Plus she really didn't like all of the publicity that came with that job because she is acually pretty humble in person. She has lots of friend in the resturant buiseniss who are chefs and managers and doesn't consider herself to be the hottest ticket in town. As for the comment about stealing recipies from tv, that was not something she'd do. While she does enjoy those progams, she'd never rip off something from tv. She may have been inspired by a technique or ingrediant, but cooking is an art and artist find inspiration in everything. I don't know who is in control of the kitchen now, so maybe the food has changed since she was there, but cut her some slack. She really just wishes she would stop being associtated with that place. She's on to bigger and better things now and has moved on. So should everyone else.

Posted by: LucySkye on June 27, 2008 4:49PM CST P.S I hope to god they are paying jason well. He is the only reason that the place stays busy during the week. He wrote alot of the martini menu that everyone loves so much and he's a great, fun person. i think that he's one of the only reasons to go to h&w's.

Posted by: LucySkye on June 27, 2008 9:29PM CST This is too the dumbf@#$% who keep insulting Amy she hasn't worked at H@WS SINCE OCT 2007 Why don't you idots ask whos cooking the food before you start talking your bulls@#$ about her. If I could meet one of you f@#$%& morans I would give you more than a piece of my mind. Keep her name out of your stupid mouths and off the blog cause she hasn't been there for almost a year. You dumb snobby f@#$ers. Maybe you should learn to cook yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: LucySkye on June 27, 2008 9:48PM CST To sk1 I would love to meet you. You are proably one of those people who think they know food, but you really don't anything about cooking or what it takes to work seven days a week. I can tell because you blog Bulls@#$% all the time. Blog up the place and time and Ill give you a lesson in food you dumbf@#$%en idiot. I have been working in high class restaurants since 18. SO suck that down with your $10 martini. Moran

Posted by: becca on June 27, 2008 10:33PM CST I've got you narrowed down to two people. Why did you pick Lucyskye for a name? FYI, I have met Amy and think she's great. Baking again?

Posted by: LucySkye on June 28, 2008 12:17PM CST who are you becca? and yes she is back to baking and really happy.

Posted by: AUDI on June 28, 2008 6:09PM CST HAHAHA..such passion over mixed drinks, i mean yes they are expensive but for $20 you get hammered!