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| - I made a reservation for 6 p.m. for 5 people for a birthday dinner celebration. We walked in, and it was so odd because nobody acknowledged us. The desk is very close to the front door. The guy behind the desk was scurrying around, but pretended we weren't there. A few people were also standing around, but within 60 to 90 seconds they were seated and we were the only ones in this small area. I decided I would stand close and face the front of the desk so that my intention could not be mistaken. He continued about his business, never looking at me. Tired of standing, my mother-in-law and I sat on the nearby glider, discussing this weird situation.
We were amazed at how busy this place was because it was still early. Finally we learned that the restaurant was unaware that it was opening night for the local high school play. People were eating here before attending the play. We believe the guy behind the front desk was embarrassed that they had given away tables that should have been reserved. Never did he apologize or offer us a drink or suggest that we could sit at the bar. I believe we should have been offered something, even free dessert.
Forty minutes later we were seated. Well, enter the picture our frazzled waitress. She did not hide her stressed demeanor. We waited a very long time for bread and drinks. When she finally arrived with the tray of drinks, she informed us they were out of pinot noir! Really? Better have a talk with the person who does inventory. We then chose merlot. The wine was too sweet, not at all like a merlot and it was served in the wrong glass. Not a red wine stemware glass. This was one of those little bulb glasses and probably doesn't even hold 4 ozs.
The menu is large but run of the mill. Nothing progressive or different. Lots of the old standards such as veal marsala and veal romano. I ordered the chicken carciofi. It lacked flavor. I added some salt and pepper and cheese, but this couldn't help the flavor. My husband ordered a pasta special and it was flavorful.
I did order the Ronnie chopped salad and enjoyed it.
I still cannot believe the behavior of the front desk guy and will never return.
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