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| - Considering that this is in the heart of Yorkville, the caliber would be significantly higher, but it is not. I suspect it has to do with the price points.
As one always gets what one pays for, it is the location (convenience after a hectic day of shopping for instance) I suspect is the draw along with the various patios the restaurant offers.
Food wise, I was disappointed. I still recall that a decade ago, this to me was at least a 4-star establishment. Today, the octopus was like eating mush, the pasta selection lacked a seafood component while the meat sauce offering was just so average that if I had to, my son could have made better.
The salmon lacked the wild flavouring that was expected, but know what? We made it there at 5:30pm, well before the evening rush because they don't accept reservations. The awning was out to shield the setting sun while the air conditioning was humming. [As an aside, a group was seated beside us where the woman requested the windows to be opened; thus, altering the humidity and comfort level for everyone. I was disappointed that management catered to one at the expense of all. I suspect she look more handsome than me, or the boyfriend may have slipped a tip before hand. Oh well - such as life, beautiful people get what they want!]
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