I have very mixed feelings on Bloom.
When it first opened, I was a big fan. I really dug many of the dishes. It was so long ago, I don't remember what they all were. It was kind of a go to spot for company celebratory lunches as several of the folks like it. Over time, the food seemed to just get worse. Eventually we all had such a disappointing meal on one occasion, we determined we wouldn't return. I do remember that my order from that day was the filet & brie on baguette and lobster bisque.
So I'd been absent for a number of years.
Went back today with a colleague. Coming back in, it's still a great room. Love the open feel and the way it is laid out. Also dig the decor.
The food was fine. It was good. The bread and herbed butter wasn't anything mind blowing but it was fine. My sandwich (got the Vienna pastrami warm on pretzel bread with baby swiss, Dijon mustard) was good. Enjoyed it.
My colleague also found that his favorite item had been removed from the menu and wasn't as impressed with the replacement.
The service was good as well.
I don't know. I guess my disappointment has faded with the years but it's hard to shake a strongly held opinion. I was happy to eat there. Will be fine to go back. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to head over there though.
While I wouldn't say I'm a fan, I'm intrigued by all the great reviews and am thinking I should maybe give it more of a chance?