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| - Really wanted to like this place, as we live downtown, and are always looking for good restaurants. Price point was right so we decided to try. The decor is just ok, with an attempt to nod at the history, but it still had a cold, empty feeling to it. They need a bit more drama, like adding some art on the blank white walls and i would also recommend the lower the heights of the deco lights in the center of the room to help fill the void. Very nice table top and menu, i wondered if they add tablecloths at dinner service...
Service was not great, in particular the hostess/maitre d. No smiles, deshuvelled uniform, not remotely into doing this job. Waitress was nice but not great.
Food was ok at best, i had the chicken n waffles, which was chicken fingers on a waffle. The gravy was good but i don't think that was really maple syrup. Husband's eggs seemed ok but not great, and when he asked for toast, we were told it didnt say in the menu that it came with toast, but they would give us some anyway. While i appreciate that they made this concession, i wonder who serves eggs without toast??
Don't order the cappuccino.
I am hoping they can pull it together, we love the el cortez and would like to have more reasons to enjoy.
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