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The experience was off to a slow start when we had to wait 20-25 minutes for a table, despite having a reservation. Fortunately, we had no plans after dinner so this was easily forgiven. Besides, the bar provides a very welcoming atmosphere.\r
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First the salad, ordered with the bleu cheese on the side, arrived with a mountain of bleu cheese on top. It's just an honest mistake, so I let it slide without mention. \r
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Next the steak, fillet medium-rare, au poivre- which means seared with a peppercorn crust, and usually accompanied with a cognac or brandy sauce. The steak came out bare, and slightly overcooked - no pepper crust, no sauce. I inquired about the discrepancy. For the au poivre- mispronounced by the waiter- I was served a gravy boat full of cracked black pepper, and no sauce. The waiter assured me that their version was crust only, without sauce- though strangely it is listed under ""sauces."" He offers to have it remade with the peppercorn crust, but I declined and opted for a side of the peppercorn gravy, rather than watching everyone else eat.\r
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We decided to forgo dessert and I ordered espresso. I was presented with a delicious looking cappuccino- which I rejected in favor of the espresso that I actually ordered. When it did arrive, it was tepid since the cup wasn't warmed, and notably devoid of anything resembling crema. I understand the place is not a coffee shop, but it tasted more like a shot of lukewarm percolated coffee, than an espresso.\r
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Alas, there were some positive aspects. The steak itself was tasty, albeit far from what I specified. The whipped potatoes and the macaroni, made with truffle oil, were divine. The service (aside from the seating) was prompt and friendly, though markedly lacking in precision. I suppose my expectation was that for about a hundred dollars, at least one course should have come resembling what I ordered.\r
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Based on other reviews, I suspect my experience may be unique.
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