Joel's Steakhouse a Must-Dine

I'd rate Joel's a 4-star but only because they don't take reservations.

Now that we have gotten by this week's chicken news, let's discuss the good news.  Joel's Steakhouse,  1020 Bloomingdale Ave., located on the northeast corner of Bell Shoals Road and Bloomingdale Avenue in Plaza Bella, was a treat from the minute I walked in until the moment I left. I took my wife, Helen, and daughter, Allie, with me for my inaugural "column meal" and we arrived around 4:30 or so on a Friday afternoon.  There were only a few cars in the parking lot and, with the exception of a small bar crowd, the place looked deserted.  Suddenly, a hostess appeared from out of nowhere and greeted us with a huge smile and a warm welcome.  She was extremely personable, and seated me and my family right away.  I looked around to the corners …

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