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| - I was in the area visiting friends in January 2014. I suggested to them to go to ABC for dinner and they looked at me like I was insane with that decision. I had seen the Kitchen nightmares episode and I wanted to give my own review from my own perspective and not from what "Reality" TV can show.
First, I have to say that I had desert first (Personal policy of mine). Which was the chocolate cake and it was absolutely delicious. So As far as desserts I give AMY 5 stars.
NOW, the rest of the experience was where it all went down hill drastically. I ordered a pizza, and the outer crust was beautiful and very rustic like. The actual innards of the pizza was raw and soggy. the flavor was strong with garlic on one side and completely bland on the other side. I sent it back asking if it could be put back in the oven for another 10 minutes and the SHRILL scream that came from the kitchen was enough to make me lose my appetite. My friends had gnocchi which tasted freezer burned and no matter how much sauce is put on, the freezer burn taste doesn't go away.
It's a beautiful restaurant and well worth the money put into it, but our server was so nervous and jumpy afraid that she would do anything wrong. When I asked if she gets the tips from the tables, she shook her head no, Since I was paying the bill, I paid it in cash to the penny, and then I sought out my server and gave her a 30% tip for putting up with the environment she works under.
In my opinion, all of these glowing 5 star rating must be from friends or relatives to offset the lower ratings. I'm from NJ so I didn't travel 3000 miles to "Bully" these people. I wanted to form my own opinion and it spoke for itself.
How they are open is a mystery. However, I do wish them well and that they continue to grow and learn and be open minded
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