I went to Cafe Boulud for brunch expecting a really nice brunch buffet like the old four seasons with friendly service and familiar faces. Instead this was my experience...
I first got there with my husband and asked to simply walk in for a tour as we had never been there before. The hostess said we were not allowed in if we werent staying and said we can look from outside the door. (oooooooooook). We were there already so we decided to stay. We asked for a table of 2. FYI it was empty but the hostess decided it would take 15 minutes for her to find a table for us because there were reservations at 12 and there was nothing available. It was 10:30am. I explained to her we would be done by 12pm. Finally she let us in. I don't think they should be rejecting anyone at this stage...i mean its a ghost town in there.
we were seated. There is no brunch buffet...it's all a la cart which is fine although I prefer the bufffet.
I ordered blueberry french toast which we shared as well as eggs with potatos. The food was fine but it is breakfast so i would hope that it's hard to screw up eggs and toast. There were not very many options though considered it's a brunch menu.
Overall the vibe is dull. The old Four Seasons had more spirit! Maybe the new staff are just getting comfortable but they are coming across as clueless, rude and cold. It does not have the same happy vibe as the old four seasons. I don't think i"ll be going regularly but I'm glad I gave it a try!