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| - I really, REALLY wanted to like this place. There's not much else in Oregon. But I don't. I tried them 3 times. I'm done. Breakfast in their original location, breakfast in Oregon, and a dinner in Oregon. I have yet to experience a complete, quality service. 1st breakfast was cold, although the eggs were tasty. Having to listen to the owner/chef BS at another table, extoling the whole farm-to-table concept, was a bit much when I'm staring at cold scrambled eggs.
I was hopeful when they opened in Oregon. But the 2nd breakfast was no better. Largely empty house, and they were out of 2 of my first choices. OK, give them the benefit of the doubt that they're working out the supply kinks. Cold french toast, deepfried, with no seasoning. Thick enough that it should have been prepared correctly (custardy on the inside), but no better than any 2-bit diner. Made worse by watching the owner/chef strut around the floor, eventually spreading himself out at vacant table and holding court with his wait staff.
Dinner was a mess. I went with the meatloaf and was seriously disappointed. Only a single slice, no seasoning, the smashed potatoes had no butter or cream to impart richness so they had a weird watery texture, and even the brown gravy was bland and not enough provided to wet the loaf.
The wait staff is generally friendly and chatty, but continually having to make excuses for being out of this or that. The owner /chef certainly talks the talk regarding farm-to-table, but can't walk the walk. Supply problems (no lemons on fish fry night?!?), cold, bland food, and prices more than it's worth? I'll pass.
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