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| - I'm thinking it was just an off night, but for this kind of money, off nights aren't really acceptable. First, it took forever just to get anyone to approach out table - no water, no menus, no offer of very expensive wine or drinks (and we wanted them!). Not particularly busy either, so I'm not sure what was going on.
When we did get some service, we asked about wine and the waitress (although nice) didn't have much knowledge about the Pinots we asked about. Boo. Last time we dined here, the server gave us the most amazing wine experience along with the amazing meal.
Moving on to the first course, my husband and I both ordered the iceberg wedge salad. Hard to go wrong with that, right? Nope. Worst part of the meal. Not only did it not have the avocado promised, but it was completely devoid of dressing. Further, the applewood smoked bacon was 100% fat and inedible. Avocado was brought out by the server's assistant, but we sort of gave up on the rest. Blech.
The main dishes were excellent and well prepared, so we were all getting back to the happy spirit. Then came dessert and coffee. My husband started to order the same thing as I had (chocolate souffle) but then we agreed to get two different desserts and share them. He initially considered the banana bread pudding, then changed his mind and went with the PB & J chocolate cake since I don't like bananas. Out came the banana bread pudding, naturally. Also, the souffle is not at all rich in chocolate or the least bit memorable - definitely not worth the calories. Another member of our party had ordered coffee earlier in the meal and received a nice presentation of sugars and cream. When I later ordered decaf with the dessert and asked for cream and sugar, the server's assistant asked me if I could just use my friend's leftovers (and they were truly left over - not all that much to work with as the coffee is very strong and needs lots of both). Is it really that hard to bring a new presentation of sugar and cream with the $700 dinner? I think not.
The setting, view and atmosphere are absolutely second to none, but overall, we were pretty disappointed and doubt we will go back unless we feel pretty sure this was just an off night.
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