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| - Ken Stewart personally greeted me the second time I ate here. Honestly, after introducing himself he looked like he was preparing to autograph something for me.
A legend in his own mind... and in Akron, this restaurateur is taking a crack at Cleveland's limited, high-end market. Good thing he's at a posh hotel, because I don't think he'd make it with the locals. It's a more expensive and pretentious version of XO.
I've eaten here approximately ten times. Seven of my visits were good experiences. Great French Onion soup, interesting lunch sandwiches, and well-prepared steaks at dinner.
The other three visits... French Onion Soup with the wrong cheese slapped on top, a Lobster Bisque that I swear was spoiled, and a "grilled cheese" sandwich that was nearly inedible.
Now, should a patron forgive a 30% failure rate at a brand new restaurant, especially with really nice servers? Well, maybe if the cooks didn't bark their objections over the line into the restaurant when food is returned.
It seems at Ken Stewart's the customer is always wrong. Sorry, but I don't recommend this restaurant.
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