Dream Austin
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I’ve visited this restaurant multiple times, and while the food has always been hit or miss, lately, it’s been more of a miss. The owner is quite rude, which creates an unwelcoming atmosphere, but the heavy-set lady with the Afro was polite. The real highlight of my visit, however, was the new bartender, Fox.
Fox is a standout—her skills and work ethic far exceed the environment she’s in. I watched as she single-handedly managed the bar, served tables, handled to-go orders, ran food, acted as a host, and even cleaned the entire restaurant, including the bathrooms—all with grace. Despite her dedication, I witnessed the owner speaking to her in an unprofessional and nasty tone while she was juggling multiple responsibilities. Frankly, she deserves a raise, and I’m surprised they’ve managed to keep her.
As for the food, I ordered the Ajtono, which was dry and lacked flavor, and the Egusi, which tasted spoiled. When Fox brought it back to address the issue, I overheard the manager dismissing her concerns, saying, “They have to wait,” rather than fixing the problem. Meanwhile, the person in charge seemed more focused on socializing with what appeared to be friends rather than actually running the restaurant.
This place is clearly understaffed. On my last two visits, I walked in, didn’t see Fox behind the bar, and left because I had no interest in dealing with the rude environment. If things don’t change, I’d be surprised if this restaurant lasts another three months.