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| - Here's the thing. In every city, there is a brass rail joint for old classicists like me. So whenever I get sick and bored of looking at women in T-Shirts and men with earrings I suit up and go upscale. But I rather defied my own code and went casual. I was just kind of pissed off about something and I needed a $75 meal to cheer me up. Like now. Hyde Park delivered.
I can't tell you much about wine, but I can tell you that HP has a broad selection. I can tell you a whole lot about steak, but Hyde Park's filet was, to the point, simply marvelous. I had what I think was called the Celebrity style filet which included Bearnaise and lobster with asparagus and fat button mushrooms. Wow. Brought it right to mind, and this was two weeks ago. The creamed spinach on the other hand, was too leafy and watered down. Not my style.
Service was impeccable although the joint was semi-deserted and it took a while for the MaitreD to notice I was at the door. All in all, a first rate joint, elegant, quiet, classy and businesslike.
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