. . "An EMBARRASSMENT. After a stellar evening at Buca King St, my partner and I selected Buca Yorkville to host a much anticipated couples' dinner. We were the first table to arrive yet had to flag someone down for drinks after waiting an unacceptably long period without service. I had to ask who our primary server was, as he was so inattentive I didnt realize he was even assigned to our table. He was completely unhelpful; made no menu suggestions whatsoever and never made eye contact unless I waved him down.\n\nThe food was decent. Obviously high quality ingredients but nothing stood out from our 5 course meal except the perfectly prepared octopus dish. \n\nWe would have been willing to spend DOUBLE our final bill if only our server had taken a moment to guide us regarding portions and pairings.\n\nDo NOT waste your time/money at this resto. I can't believe this resto bears the same name as the establishment on King. A total disgrace. Were it not for the excellent company & convo I would have been completely mortified that I recommended this restaurant."^^ . . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . "2"^^ . "2016-10-23T00:00:00"^^ .