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| - Were I rating this place on food alone, I would give Scratch an INFINITE number of stars-- this is one of the finest chefs in the Valley, and I would gladly pay more than what they are charging (yikes! PLEASE don't raise prices, Scratch, lol!). Really, as a brunch destination the food is peerless. I've been here three times for brunch, and once for lunch/early dinner, and the quality of ingredients, choice of menu classics, and execution is simply perfection. I felt like I was right back on the RIve Gauche. Everything on the plate here is simply stunning. AND THOSE DESSERTS! Like being back at Laduree (if you've been there, you know what I'm talking about). Ambiance is clever enough for such a stripped down, strip mall location, and that isn't all that critical anyway. What keeps me from giving Scratch the highest of accolades is the service. The girls, are, quite simply, dingalings. Several of them aren't even all that friendly or accomodating, and none of them are at all efficient-- and it's not because they are letting you enjoy your stay, it's because THEY FORGET ORDERS! Every time I've gone, I've had at least three different girls, usually harried, offer to help during the course of a meal, but they rarely smile, and are always forgetful. Given the splendid food, it hasn't bothered me all that much, but better trained and/or selected staff would help make the Scratch experience not just delicious, but flawless. Oh, that food! Oh those desserts! Oh that FRENCH HOT CHOCOLATE! Improve the staff, and this could be the best dining experience in the Valley. Really. The kitchen is that good, and that creative.
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