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| - I really wanted to like this place, it's been on my list for years to try. Got here early for lunch (around 11ish) and had free pick of table which was nice. My toddler was in tow, but the waiter who seated us didn't point out they had high chairs until we were sitting down which I thought was odd. Normally that's the first issue to address when you see a kid, right? This wasn't a big deal at all. Turns out they have high chairs, woohoo! Pumpkin steamer to start, two thumbs up! Next up, escargot, I thought it was missing something, I think it was garlic. Still was great! Next the cheese plate, very tasty, but they could have thrown a few more crackers/fruit on. Still things are going good. Then I get REALLY hot. Which draws my attention to the halogen light above the table. I completely felt like it was cooking me (maybe I was extra hot from the steamer). Then I noticed there were bugs in it, and just kinda felt grossed out. So note, pick a table without hot lamp hanging 2 inches above your head. Moving on, the place got busy fast. There aren't many places around like it, so I can see why. I felt like I was in NYC for a second, or Chicago, anywhere else but Cleveland. I liked that. The food seemed to take it's time arriving, but I'm patient. I got the salmon crepe and I have to say I hated the little side lentil salad that came with it. It just didn't mesh well with my tastebuds and my sister ordered the same thing and repeated my sentiments also. We left those basically untouched. Now, the salmon crepe started off really good, but I noticed the salmon was extremely salty. I thought maybe it was cured that way, but my sister said hers was not that salty, so I thought maybe it was just me. It was large enough to fill up on and have some to bring home, so my husband tried at and he immediately pointed out how salty it was. Maybe it was just my cut. With being so hot in this restaurant, I was prob more stressed out and so was my toddler. For example there were so many empty plates in front of us that weren't being cleared that it was just adding to my uncomfortable feelings. It seemed there was only one dedicated waiter and I can understand he was busy, but he wasn't very attentive. So, all in all, while I loved the idea, I prob won't be rushing back. Maybe I'll try again, but I have a lot on my to try list and with a toddler I don't get out much!
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