The food in general was pretty good, what I went for (the steak) was incredible in flavor. But everything else just annoyed me about this place. Also, I was saddened that such minor and stupid mistakes can really screw a place up. I wish these so-called money-making chefs such as Mario Batali would keep a closer eye on their establishments. I want to like all his food, restaurants, regardless of the city it's located in or the type of cuisine he has chosen.
This is what I had:
1. Carne Cruda alla Piemontese - chopped to order steak tartar with raw mushrooms
- Is there any other way to make steak tartar besides doing it to order?
- The steak was fresh and delicate. The only criticism I have on this is; I wish it had a tad bit of acidity.
2. Shrimp "alla Diavola" - in the style of Calabria
- This was the biggest shrimp I have ever seen.
- It was one big ass shrimp on a spicy and very delicious tomato sauce.
- Had I known it was going to be one big ass shrimp, I would not have ordered it. As big shrimp tend to be tough and flavorless. The smaller ones are sweeter and juicier.
- Plus it was fishy.
3. Dry age Bone in Rib eye (for 2)
- This is what I came here for.
- It arrived Flintstone-style and was cut table side, just the way I like it.
- Perfectly cooked
- Smelled of what I imagine heaven smells like.
- Juicy, tender and melts in your mouth like butter
- Only complaint: I wish they did a better job cutting this beautiful piece of meat. The rib eye gods would not be happy. It was slightly sloppy and did not have a very appetizing presentation once it was put on my plate.
4. Sides:
- Mascarpone and guanciale mash potatoes: pretty good. Probably will forget about this after this blog is done.
- Shelling beans with pancetta: not good, except for the large chunks of pancetta, which I could have had anywhere.