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| - Worthy of 2.5 stars. I ordered a 16oz. medium prime ribeye with horseradish crust and demi-glace, along with a twice-baked potato. The steak was overcooked -- it was medium well with a barely pink center. I explained to the server that the steak was overcooked and cut the steak through the thickest center portion to show him at which point he asked me to explain what I would like him to convey to the Chef. I was flabbergasted and asked that he simply explain that I ordered my steak medium and that this steak was medium well and tough. He took the steak away (leaving my untouched potato to cool by itself) and returned a minute later to ask if I would like to take this opportunity to order a different cut of meat, a filet mignon perhaps. I simply stated that I did not want another type of steak and would prefer what I originally ordered, properly cooked. The question in and of itself insinuated to me that I did not understand the differences between various cuts of meat and that if I didn't like my perfectly (over)cooked ribeye, perhaps I should order a more tender cut of beef -- in essence attempting to shift the blame to me...WOW, that's class. When I pointed out my lonely potato, he acted as though it was his intent to replace it from the get go. The replacement steak was alright. The twice cooked potato was nothing special. Overall, for two dinners, four glasses of wine, and 3 mini deserts, $220.00 bucks, including a 15% tip was a little steep for a table with a view.
Chef Gordon Ramsey suggests that if you see anything on a menu containing white truffle oil, run the other way. I should have known better when I noticed the ricotta gnocchi "mac and cheese" and white truffle oil listed under sides...
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