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| - In all fairness, I'm reviewing our experience for New Year's Eve pre-fixe meal...
I brought a party of 8 out tonight to enjoy a new experience. Thankfully, the company was great.
To start, the service was good, but not exceptional.
The menu selections were fair, but not overly exciting.
However, what we did eat was quite tasty. But there was so little of it on our plates I had to laugh. For $50, I got about 12 spoonfuls of soup, 2 vegaterian raviolis, and 1 of 2 desserts they had left off the menu.
Since they didn't have the one we wanted, we asked for a little ice cream with the choice left. Not a big request, since there was a table of 8, but the server came out stating the chef wanted to charge us for the extra ice cream.
We were shocked to say the least...
What gall they had to ask for us to pay for a scoop of ice cream after the puny servings we were given for $50.
To their credit, they didn't charge us for the ice cream after we refused... but I'd have to say we were given, not surprisingly, about a teaspoon of ice cream.
Again, while I didn't expect an all you can eat buffet... this place wasn't advertised as haute cuisine. As such, I expected at least enough food to not leave hungry.
Bottom line...
Very good food, nice presentation... but the servings were literally a joke.
Too bad, because I would love to go back and sample their normal menu.. but I have a feeling I'd leave hungry again.
I don't understand how a chef could be so full of himself that he believes his creations and presentation will overcome failing to serve his guests enough food. When I've seen this in the past, the chef is usually delusional... they think they can get by on just a "cool" factor or their "talent."
Well, as they say... you're only as good as your last meal.
Remember, if you're creating a dining experience, its not just about entertainment, it's about feeding people. And buddy, I left hungry tonight...
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