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| - From the menu, the dishes appeared as if they should be creative and tasty. That said, the pork chop, which was promised to be "medium" was served well done and dry. What a shame as it "looked" very good. The chopped steak was definately not just ground beef and was very tasty and tender, however the sweet potato spaetzle was a mushy disappointment. The lamb stew was the best of our table. It could have used a few more veggies than just a carrot and some potatoes, but was good in flavor and tenderness. For dessert we had zabaione which proved to be on the runny side instead of a light custard. Having been an Italian chef, this was a little disappointing, however the flavor was ok and the berries were outstanding.
The noise level of the restaurant reminded me more of a Denny's than a 4 star restaurant. It was very distracting. If we are to return, we will just eat in the restaurant lounge - which was very quiet. Or maybe just go down the street to the other Wigwam restaurant, the Grill (Red Allens).
Service is not lacking. Everyone bends over backwards to be attentive, professional and not overbearing. Our server was a sweet young lady. The location is fabulous and we enjoyed our after dinner tour with Lance, the very informative and entertaining on-site Hopi storyteller.
Ultimately, no matter who the chef is who developed the menu and concept - the food is only as good as the staff cooking it. This place is just screaming for a high level chef like Robert McGrath or Eddie Matney. Perhaps I was just expecting better.
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