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| - I come into Pittsburgh monthly on business so I anxiously awaited the opening of Bar Symon.
On the day I went in, it was incredibly busy which was a good sign for it. I really didn't want a big meal, so I took one of the outside bar seats. I was promptly waited on by the server - and then a second server came and was rather upset that someone else had "stolen" their table. Really, not my problem.
I didn't want anything more than a snack so I found the menu a little problematic that way - I wanted to find some little nibbles, not a plate of sliders. So I opted for an order of Lola fries. They were piping hot little shoestring fries dusted with a little rosemary. They were served upright in a small metal cup which meant that eating them was messy - there was no plate with them. They were okay, nothing fantastic.
I did have the chance to try the Lola ketchup (vinegary - meh, nothing like a ketchup). The Coffee bbq was okay, again, nothing that knocked my socks off.
I don't drink so I asked for an iced tea. My biggest peeve on iced tea is that it is weak so that when you add ice, it is nothing more than colored water. And, unfortunately, that was the case here. Doubt me on that? Well.... the huffy server thought I was drinking water and couldn't tell it was tea when it was refill time. How sad is that.
The service leaves a lot to be desired. The wait service didn't get any better. Maybe b/c I was alone or not a big bill, the service was not great. I was there an hour - and I got a refill 45 minutes into my stay.
The hostess was at the main entrance playing with her cell phone. This is the first person that sets the stage for the rest of the meal. Sad.
All in all, it was not worth the wait. Mildly disappointing. I might be tempted to try it again next trip to see if the meals are any better - perhaps he might have employed his co-worker Bobby Flay to come in and help him pre-opening to get the staff ready for their debut and teach them how to brew iced tea :)
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