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| - I've been reserving judgement on Jam Cafe for a long time. I've been several times since it first opened 2 years ago, and have had mixed feelings each time I went.
After tonight though, it's time I made up my mind.
I love the look and feel of the place. The staff are attentive, and the owner really tries to make you feel special and comfortable. But tonight I sat, straining my eyes to read a magazine as I waited for my order. I finally asked if he had a candle, and he apologized. This is when I realized every other table had one, but not mine. Fine, no biggy. I got my candle.
My first course came quickly and was relatively yummy. Mediterranean soup, for 7 dollars. Not a huge portion, but was adequate.
Then came the caesar salad, also promptly, for 8 dollars. It was very nice. Fresh lemony home-made dressing. Great cheese sprinkled on top.
I then waited half an hour for for my main course. Many people who had arrived after I had, were receiving their meals. I waited. I was getting kind of ticked because I was there earlier than most.
Anyway, along it came. A very tiny piece of fish (seriously, about 1 centimetre thick, and about 7 x 7 centimetres. (No, I did not measure it!...this is my estimate). NOT big. It sat on top of some pan-fried potatoes that had no flavour and were dry as could be. There were also some beets. This was a very small dish, not inspiring in the slightest. Not as good as my mother used to make. It cost $26. I couldn't believe it. Total bill, with no desert or wine, was about $46.
The wait was too long. The food, average at best. The music, by the way, was far too loud and pounding for such a quaint little place.
The place is popular, and I admit I have had good times there. But it's been too hit and miss for me.
After trying over and over, I just can't bring myself to go back. Sorry Jam. I gave you lots of chances.
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