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| - I respectfully disagree with my fellow Yelpers..
To be fair, Sassafraz has much reputation already, and most either love it, or hate it. I mean the bloody place burnt to the ground a few summers ago (mafia?)..
I came to the re-opening with an open mind, expecting the bad reputation of this being a pretentious, yuppie hangout to be swept away with those ashes. I was disappointed. My server continuously made me feel like an amateur in regards to the menu, especially the wine list. He also tried to up-sell me from my $130 bottle budget to a $300 bottle, thus making me look like el-cheapo in front of m'lady. Not cool.
The dining room had hospital-bright white lighting and decor, the dishes were so precious I laughed a little and the prices exorbitant.
I recently received a $100 gift card (aka 'Drop-In-Pond), so I look forward to my second visit. Most folks seem to enjoy Sass for an after-work drink, cocktail hour, or dessert option, so perhaps that's the way to go.
Sometimes I wish I lived during the Yorkville Hippie Movement. Sigh.
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