I am sorry to report that this concept for a make-over of Sweet Tomatoes is a disaster with a capital D.
The food is good. The problem is that it is virtually impossible for a first-time customer to figure out how to eat. The fact that a hostess is stationed at the front door to give step-by-step directions to order should be a red flag to any diner.
I ordered a "designer" salad at the first station, while my two dining companions ordered the traditional ONE TRIP ONLY salad bar. While they ate their salads, I sat at the table for a good 20 minutes before my salad was delivered to the table. It was good, but why did it take 20 minutes to put together a salad at 2:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon when the place was empty??
At the end of the day, I figure that the marketing people decided to remake Sweet Tomatoes into a trendy Paradise Bakery/Chipotle/former Sweet Tomatoes/wine bar.
Note to corporate: This concept does not work. The marketing gurus at corporate struck out big-time with this concept.
I can only hope and pray that the corporate big shots will swallow hard, admit their mistake, and convert the Field Kitchens back to normal and beloved Sweet Tomatoes before it is too late and they lose their loyal clientele.
Sweet Tomatoes was a happy, multi-generational place. Field Kitchen appeals to...well...nobody. It is sad.
Very, very sad.