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| - Five colleagues and I recently visited this new restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. First, the good:
- The food was tasty (though not perfect...ravioli appetizers were pretty bland...but the pork bellies were fantastic and plentiful).
- The decor is modern and chic. Definitely a place to go to be seen.
- The kitchen is open and looks clean and efficient. Always a nice touch.
- The wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and, for the most part, prompt.
The Bad:
- When we arrived, no one was there to greet us. We waited for a few minutes before I walked most of the way into the restaurant to find the hostess. Only then were we seated.
- The atmosphere is a bit too noisy for intimate conversations, but certainly consistent with the vibrant scene.
- Some restaurants have the annoying habit of taking the wine away in between pours. This is one of those places. Not a deal breaker, but pretty annoying.
Some more about the food:
- The tandor lamb was tasty and a nice portion. Not too big, not too small.
- The flank steak was juicy and prepared as ordered (rare).
- The carrot cake was delicious (not too sweet).
Overall, this is a great addition to the Pittsburgh restaurant scene, but the kitchen and the staff need to work out a few kinks.
Would I go again? Sure, but only if someone else were paying!
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