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| - Decent. No wow factor.
My girlfriend received a $50 gift card for Christmas, so I checked the menu online and we went on a Thursday. Decently busy, but not packed. I rarely carry cash and was disappointed that we were FORCED to use valet.
We were greeted and seated warmly and quickly. No issues there.
I did notice that the menu prices were around 20% higher than what was listed on their website, which was disappointing. But, eh.
The server was very good. She stated specials, and fielded pertinent questions. She was friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. No issues there.
What we chose for an appetizer was an entree special. While it was delicious, I couldn't imagine it as a stand alone entree. Two seared sea scallops over white beans and sauteed greens. But for $14 it was good.
The entrees were very tasty. My girlfriend had tortolloni and I had strozzapreti on the servers recommendation. The dishes were very flavorful and portions were decent size. So again, no issues with the pasta, except after about 4 or 5 bites, there was a hair. Yay.
I don't get overly wigged out about such things, but that was a major, major ding on the experience. I just hope the person washed their hair prior to work. LOL
For the most part it was decent. The food quality (other than the hair) is quite good. The atmosphere is very bistro, and slightly stuffy, though it's supposed to be more casual, IMO. The prices are out of line, but that's the case with all of Sam's concepts. And it's reminiscent of the Yard in terms of layout. Overplayed.
I admire Sam for his success, but I've been to almost all of his places and I'm just not that impressed. Others clearly are, but I'm not. Having been in the industry for 30 years myself, I've worked for a number of successful concepts, and mostly I think his stuff is overrated, and overpriced.
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