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| - The thing to remember with any restaurant that relocates is that they are basically a brand new restaurant, with all the little problems that naturally occur.
We went for Restaurant Week. The escargot and the salad were very good as starters. The french onion soup was just okay; it lacked depth of flavor and it was a bit on the small side re portion size. The tenderloin and the lamb shank were excellent. Unfortunately, the short rib bolognese papparedella was one of the most disappointing entrees I have ever experienced out; it arrived cold, but worst of all had no flavor or seasoning at all. Regarding the desserts, the sponge carrot cake was the standout. There is no espresso available yet, just coffee.
The new location is not as quaint as the original, but how could it be? Tables seemed a bit set up more like a chain would...squeezed together. I see a lot of potential with the new outside dining area. The bar area is a nice touch; drinks were not cheap though, $17 for a small martini and a beer.
I miss when they were a BOB and you didn't have to pay $45 for a membership to be able to bring in your own wine; there is still a corkage fee.
Service was okay, pleasant enough, but had anyone checked in we could have mentioned the issues with the papparedella. The owners seem to be really trying, they just have a new set up, kitchen, and staff.
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