My wife and I have visited cork multiple times over the years. We've had date nights and entertained family & business guests. It's been a consistent provider of gourmet food in the east valley. Unfortunately last night that was not the case. The food was not fresh nor was it well prepared. It's has if a short-order cook had been invited to prepare the early evening happy hour meals. Further our waiter (Winston) was not very prepared. We typically had to ask those passing our table for the simple amenities like: water, table wear, napkins and of course the all important item....the menu.
Seared foie gras $26: Was not seared to perfection. This was very disappointing especially since we had it multiple occasions. Thus the reference to a "temp" cook.
Bacon Burger $16: Someone was very liberal with the salt in this item. Again I think it was a mistake, but at $16 for a simple item as a hamburger consistency should be the order of the day.
Duck Fries $8: Not fresh or warm. Very limp. Made me wonder if they had prepared and served within minutes of completion.
Wine $44 (4 glasses): Excellent as usual. I would recommend if you want a great glass of wine without food Cork is the place, though our waiter Winston had difficulty remembering what wine was ordered at our table.
Service: This was my first experience with Winston and hopefully my last given his lack of crisp execution. Don't get me wrong...nice fellow just not to the standard of execution I would expect at Cork or any other 4+ Star Restaurant.
Bill: $96 + tax/tip = $121
On the whole I feel I should have rated them 2 Stars but my grade is generous and weighted HEAVILY on past visits. I like Cork a lot and hope they read this review and improve their quality of execution. But I may need to revisit this grade after my next visit.