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| - My first visit was a mixed bag. Started off awful and finished much better.
I had reservations for 4 people on a Sunday Brunch at 1:30. Yes, I knew they had a World Cup party at 4, but I typically don't drink all afternoon when I'm with my Octogenarian parents.
We pulled up to the valet and they would only take our car when we said we had a reservations. What happened next should get someone fired. The hostess was absolutely the rudest restaurant employee I have ever encountered.
First, she said they weren't seating people, period. When I said we had a reservation, she claimed she didn't have it. Unfortunately for her, an honest employee picked up a list from behind her and said, "this must be it". I could tell the hostess was NOT happy with that employee. Then she told us we HAD to be done eating no later than 3 and HAD to order within 30 minutes because the kitchen was closing. When I looked her in the eye and told her she was being rude and that it was obvious that she didn't want to seat us, she turned her head and handed the menus to the honest employee. That attitude would get most employees fired.
I told our waitress what happened, and I could tell she did everything she could to compensate for our initial impression. No offer of a complimentary drink or bring the manager to the table, but I guess that's life.
On a better note, all of our entrees were fabulous. My own entree was the California omelette with wild mushrooms and I had to say it was definitely something to write home about. Other entrees at the table were the Monte Cristo and two of the skillets. I had the Spiked Peach Mimosa and can say it was more on the Prosecco side rather than the peach. I won't complain since I'm a huge fan of the bubbly.
Would I go back? Probably. But if I encounter the nasty hostess again, I will get the manager.
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