You would think a little joint on Abbott Kinney would get off its high horse, but apparently this neighborhood has gentrified beyond even the locals (of which I count myself one). I called to make a reservation for 4 for a Saturday night and had to give a credit card #-- and if you don't cancel three hours ahead of time, they charge you $20/person. Joe's doesn't do this - need I say more? Please don't mistake me, I do not want to sound like a snob, but I do eat out frequently at nice restaurants and the last time I gave my credit card # to make a dinner reservation was at the Viceroy on Valentine's day (totally understandable due to the high volume of the night). That gave me an uneasy feeling about this place so I double-checked the menu (thankfully T minus 3 hours 15 minutes to lift-off).
Pros: No idea. Decided not even to darken the door.
Cons: credit card # required to reserve a table, is this LA Story?
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