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| - I've had take-out from Bootlegger before, but I decided to finally try dining in. We came by around 630p on a Sunday and were seated right away. The atmosphere is old-school, with read semi-circle banquettes lining the wall. There was a pianist playing (who was later joined by a singer - they were great). There is a large center bar in the dining room, with video poker if you're so inclined. As a note, there is poker but no smoking - a literal and figurative breath of fresh air!
Our beverage orders were taken quickly enough, and we had time to peruse the lengthy menu. There are options for everyone, including healthy choices and gluten-free selections. There's a prix fixe menu as well, just in case you brought your eating game.
Most of our drinks came, but not all. Our server was standing at the table when the drinks were brought over and he sort of scolded the busser for not having the full order. As if that wasn't awkward enough, he then proceeded to tell us that the busser has been working at Bootlegger for 20 years and is still only so-so at his job. It was a very awkward interaction to say the least. But enough about that and on to the food.
We ordered the escargot appetizer - snails in a garlic butter sauce, stuffed into a white mushroom cap. The mushroom and the sauce were delicious. The snail was slightly chewy. Overall it was better than average.
I also ordered a caesar salad. Not only was this not worth the $9 menu price, but it was definitely not good. I believe it was made with a mix of iceberg and romaine, which is not only atypical, but also kind of crappy if the price is so high. There was also something just off about the salad. I wasn't able to put my finger on it (and neither was one of my dining companions who also had the salad). It tasted like there was either oregano or dish soap in it. Sadly, I'm not sure which.
Our entrees were next. I ordered the pappardelle bolognese. It's a heaping mound of pasta - easily enough for two if you've had an appetizer and a salad. The taste was declicious with a very rich flavor. The pasta was great too. My dining companions also had great tasting meals (the chicken parm and the chicken insalada). All told, our entrees were extremely large and filling, reasonably priced, and great tasting.
We rounded out the mean with a coffee and an espresso. Our server brought the espresso out and the coffee was missing. When the server came by with the check he asked "did the busser not bring the coffee?" I guess he had to round out the awkardness for the evening.
I would defintiely go to Bootlegger for take-out again. The food is great. The entrees are large enough that you can probably have half for dinner and the leftovers for lunch the next day. The value is exceptional (we had cocktails, the appetizers, entrees for three, and two coffees for under $150). The service when you are dining-in is a little strange - or perhaps that was just our experience.
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