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| - So this review is a bit behind, but really wanted to like this restaurant more.
My mom and I happened to be here during the Jazz Festival (hence the late review post) and was deciding between Brussels for dinner, or this place. We decided on Veloute because of the cute patio in front of the house. We decided on a very early dinner (5-ish) and good thing too as the hostess mentioned there was only one table left on the front patio for two. FYI. There is another large patio in the back of the house.
My mom and I were a bit disappointed that we couldn't get the regular menu as the restaurant was showcasing a "Jazz Festival" set menu...riding off the Summerlicious idea. For $25, you get three courses. I opted for a pasta dish which were few pieces of tastiness (forgot which pasta I had *blush*). I remember it was good, but few. My mom had the fish which was all right, but again small. I do remember having a great and cold Chocolate mousse for dessert which was the best part of the meal.
Service was off in my mind. At the beginning, we had this great server who told us our main server was occupied. I was fine with this because the first waiter was all smiles. He brought the bread, but no butter or olive oil. My mom and I, at first, thought it was just for dipping in our soups but we noticed later that other tables had butter. Then, our main waiter arrived and he was, let's say, efficient. Nothing wow. Wine glasses went un-cleared and it was only after we finished our dessert did the man ask if I wanted another glass.
Glad I tried this place out and I am sure the regular menu is yummy. I would come back here for the patio(s) alone...great for sun and people watching.
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