Alice doesn't live here anymore... and neither does the good chef, I suppose. Stopped in for a business lunch for the first time in a long time. I was looking forward to a good meal at a good price. Today was not going to be my day.
I ordered the Seafood Fettucine for around $20. I asked to substitute the fettucine for linguine, and the request was cheerfully granted. The mussels were tender and fresh, but that's where it ended. The shrimp and scallops were small, chewy and flavourless.
An overall good experience was marred by a poorly executed dish. At $12 I couldn't gripe, but at $20? That is a premium lunch price so the disconnect is large. I still give Alice an extra star for past successes--I don't recall having a bad meal there before this.