City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill

We had our wedding this past weekend at City Cellar and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. We wanted a less “traditional” wedding venue but still wanted to have a DJ, dancing, and a seated dinner so that is how we picked this location. I also loved that the room had some charm with exposed brick, greenery and decorative lighting so we didn’t have to add a lot to it. We had 95 guests so the space was the perfect size, we were lucky enough to have great weather so guests were able to hang out on the outdoor patio which has adorable café lights and heat lamps if needed. The staff was wonderful, they had plenty of servers and 2 bartenders so there was no issue with waiting for service. Our guests all said the food was delicious and drinks were great. The Event Managers (Matthew and Kate) were responsive, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. They helped tailor a package that worked perfectly for our budget. Highly recommend City Cellar to couples looking for a unique space that doesn’t feel too “cookie cutter” but still feels like a wedding!

Our server was super friendly, professional and on top of her game. The food was incredible, and the value was amazing. We went for the LI restaurant week special. We had wagyu beef sliders and hummus for an appetizers, ahi tuna and filet mignon for the entree and the smores sundae and wild berry donuts for dessert. All of it was delicious, but I think the sundae stood out the most... although I need to say, the steak was so tender I was able to cut it with my fork!

Thank you for the wonderful dining experience, Pablo! He made our anniversary meal special and was very attentive to our needs! The value for the food was fantastic and the atmosphere is gorgeous! Will be coming back here again with the kids!

I am way overdue on writing this review! My group of 7 visited for a joint birthday celebration on 4/26. I am so glad I found this gem! The wait staff was amazing. Shout-out to Hailey! The management was so flexible, because we edited our reservation at least 3 times the day of! The atmosphere was very chic, modern and relaxed. The food was amazing! The appetizers were definitely shareable and tasty. We ordered the wings, Lobster mac, Calamari and the dip. The Flank steak and Filet mignon were the entrees of choice, and everyone enjoyed their plate! I don't live close, but I will definitely return in the future. This is definitely a restaurant to keep in your old Faithful list. City Cellar is my new favorite LI hangout. Thank you guys again for making my birthday celebration so amazing! ☺️Sorry I only have pics of the dessert!

Had Thanksgiving dinner for 6 people ! It was horrible. The turkey was dry ! The vegetables were blah. The stuffing was like a rock. We had additional appetizers that were ok. Not great. I will never come back to this place and I have been a regular and had my daughter’s baby shower there. Fort $1000 I never again !

One of my friends suggested this place after our original New Year Day Brunch plans fell through. I've always driven by this establishment but never had the opportunity to go there. I'm so glad I got the chance; the atmosphere and ambiance felt mature and pleasant. The decor was amazing. Our hostess was amazing, very knowledgeable and professional; he definitely accommodated to all of our needs and we weren't disappointed at all. The food was outstanding; my only hiccup was the octopus appetizer was a bit salty but it was still good. The drinks were awesome. Will definitely come back!!

Nice place. The appetizers were great. Fried calamari delicious and fresh, short rib egg rolls were over the top outrageously good. Entrée was duck breast with cauliflower puree and some out of this world cherries 🍒, highly recommend. Service was good too. The things I didn't like were... the bench seating, there was no seat support, you sank right in, time for new. Two other things that really bothered me for a nice establishment... gnats or fruit flies were extremely annoying and there was a slight foul smell of dirty mop bucket water. Every time I got a whiff, it was gross. I worked at enough food establishments in my time to know that distinct smell. Not very appealing when eating. Luckily the food was excellent.

City Cellar was the perfect venue for our surprise wedding! Matthew, the event planner, was amazing and so accommodating, and Kate helped make everything seamless. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were strong, and the space was so beautiful we barely had to decorate. Our guests can’t stop raving about the food and how gorgeous the venue was! Renting both sides gave us access to the outdoor patio and an extra bartender, which kept everyone happy. It was the perfect space for our 100-person wedding and by far the most reasonable price we found. Highly recommend City Cellar for any event!

Been to City Cellar on many occasions. Always happy with the food quality & choices. Last night we were super impressed & touched by our server, Pablo, for treating our group so well & using high levels of emotional intelligence when handling one member of our group who is experiencing major health issues. Pablo was not only patient and kind, but gave us the privacy to connect when the conversation was sensitive. Also a shout out to Henry for his kind and efficient approach as well.

I really had not planned on boozy brunch but the deal is unbeatable so I went for it. I would definitely come here again. Strong drinks, sweet waitress, good prices, and my quinoa salad was the standout!

Very pretty inside - great ambiance for a date, friends get together or drinks at the bar. The server was friendly and quick. Red sangria - 6/10 Eggs Benedict - 7/10 the bacon is a slice of thick pork that you would see normally in a pork bao / bun Peach tart - 7/10

I was recently here for an business dinner which took place in their private room. The restaurant is spacious and open as was the private room where our dinner was for a group of 15. I decided to go with the free range brick chicken with broccoli potato puree and chicken jus. My one complaint is I would have liked more jus. Pleasant service, attentive and the private room was great, spacious and they easily handled our audio visual needs.

The ambiance is great here! However, our waitress Hailey was lacking. She took forever to come to the table, and had no personality. I ordered the Butternut Squash ravioli. I was not impressed at all! The ravioli was starchy, and barely had any sauce. You could not taste the Butternut squash because the pistachio nuts on top overwhelmed the dish. Also ordered was the turkey burger,which was dry and mediocre. Sorry, last time coming here.

Went with a group 5 for a celebration and it couldn't have been nicer ! The Boards for The Table was great for our party of 5 . The entrees are served with a perfect temperature. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese - Braised Short Rib, Baby Mushrooms, Parmigiano - so delicious and the beef was super tender . We had opted to get the Dessert Tasting which includes Cannoli Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake Paired with an Assortment of Gelatos and Almond Biscotti . For all of us to have a taste of each of these delicious desserts you cannot go wrong. The price is so moderate here and the service was superb I highly recommend this place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or just treat yourself !

Nice place, huge... But mostly empty... On a Friday night... Drinks and apps at the bar... Pricey... Service... So, so... Willing to give it another go sometime because it definitely is a nice looking place.

Reservation made for 10 people. Service was horrible. Waited 30 minutes to sit, then 20 minutes for drink order. Had to flag another waitress for help. Ordered apps, waitress took half the order. Then ran away, had to yell at her to come back. 20 minutes later appetizers came. She took dinner order and disappeared again. Rolled her eyes at us consistently. Food was decent. Service was the worst I've seen yet and I've been there many times. I'll think twice before I go back.

Attended a recent happy hour in the spacious bar area that accommodated our large party of at least 30. The bar tender was friendly and on top of her game. The food was OK and decently priced - I only ordered the crispy chicken sliders.

Well well well!!! After reading the reviews I was a bit skeptical, but already had reservations made by a friend. So walked in ambiance wow wow wow! Was seated right away, our server Justin was a sweet heart. Order fried calamari and charred octopus as appetizers, that charred octopus delicious, perfection. I had the corn risotto with sea scallops and gulf shrimps, the risotto serving was a lot. Only give 2 scallops and 2 shrimp, which they could've done 3x3, anyways the scallops was soft and melts in your mouth like butter. Lobster Mac and cheese 2 thumbs up, only think I was a fan of was the deserts. To the management great job and please Justin deserves some recognition, oh btw can you all bring back the lamb shank! Definitely would recommend this spot, don't read too much into the reviews.

City Cellar offers a diverse menu of wood-fired pizzas, pasta, steaks,and more. This restaurant also has a bar with so many crafted cocktails. My friends and I came her for brunch. We ordered Steak & Egg, Short Ribs Hash, Salmon Benedict, Brunch Burger, and Sampler. Staffs were attentive and friendly. City Cellar is located in the Roosevelt Field Mall area, it's convenient for those looking to dine before or after shopping.

I've been here a few times and the food is always good but my favorite thing is their espresso martini drink called 'Morning Coffee'. I'm always looking for happy hour spots but their happy hour is very early (3p - 6p monday - friday). I love their outdoor patio during the summer time. It's very spacious and great for a group outing.

Only rating 4 stars so far because I haven't tried any entrees yet, but will be back for an update! Came here on a Tuesday post work for a drink/appetizer and sat at the bar. Got the Spinach & Artichoke dip and it was served hot with 2 different kinds of chips/breads for dipping -- such a unique type of bread -- paper thin so it might break easily but delicious nonetheless! Would've loved a pita bread option, though. Drinks were delicious as well -- not too strong and not too sweet. Service was ok -- slow to check out and check up on us once it got busier. Inside was very open but still cozy.

Overall good experience at the city cellar. The gnocchi were slightly gummy but the portion sizes were huge. Good for the price. The service was great, and the restaurant was nice. We didn't have much of a wait even though we were there with a large party.

Cavernous contemporary space with a good vibe for meeting up for drinks. Most menu items were high calorie, fat, carbs and $, descriptions of dishes suggested the chef was trying to be creative. Our entree was the Long Island duck-the waitress said the chef recommended it be prepared medium to well-that should have tipped me off-duck should be medium rare-my serving was 5 1/2 dollar-sized medium well done somewhat chewy slices, at $35-$39-the amareno cherries were yum. We agreed we were going home hungry. Yes, I could have sent it back-just wasn't in the mood to get into it. Restaurants are entitled to charge what they need to make a living, but the portion size and quality of ingredients should be on par with the price.

For years CC is a favorite for Brunch, lunch or dinner; with friends or family. The food is great, regular menu and the dinner specials. Service has always been great. It's a happening place, busy ambience. Noise level could be from moderate to loud specially during Brunch. Available parking I recommend CC

My wife's friends treated us to brunch here. For a Sunday afternoon, the place was nearly empty. We ate outside, on a wooden table, under a rickety awning that both looked like they'd seen better days. Portions of the table appeared as if they were literally sinking. It caused one my wife's friends to spill his tea all over his lap (luckily he wasn't burned). Food was OK. I started off with grilled octopus, and thankfully they kept the skin on (not all restaurants do). For my main, I went with the pastrami melt, which came with a choice of fresh cut fries or home fries. I opted for the latter. The rye on the pastrami melt was a bit TOO toasty for my liking, and the home fries were pretty much just greasy potatoes. I should add that the water was lukewarm, and every time our glasses were running empty, for some reason instead of refilling our glasses or leaving us a pitcher, they just kept on adding additional glasses of water to the table. Why? I got a brief look at the inside of this restaurant. There was a live band playing swing, which was nice. But they were playing to a nearly empty restaurant, which was sad. Me thinks this is one of those places that's way more active at night, but who knows?

The food is amazing so delicious. The drinks were a little sweet for my taste. Service was ok the waiter barely checked on us but we were able to get his attention as he passed by. Definitely a place to take some nice social media pictures .

Reservation taken on time. Our server, Liz, was attentive and efficient. The prix fix meal was an outstanding value. The food and drinks were delicious. I definitely recommend the frozen espresso martini. We enjoyed the cheese board options as well. From start to finish, it was an optimal dining experience and we look forward to returning.

Food was great I must say! The quinoa salad was delish and massive bowl too. Can definitely be shared. Goat cheese in there was yummy and fresh. Sauce too. Overall, every dish we had was pretty big size. All of them tasted very balanced. Sea bass was very soft with some yummy lemony potatoes- I'd recommend to try that one for sure. Pizza Margarita was a big hit as well. Ambiance was great, we loved the feel of the place, lights and long curtains gave the place a very cozy atmosphere. Service was not very pleasant though, from greeters to our waitress, she was also with strange unhappy attitude, unfortunately. We tried to be patient and polite and she got to smile at the end.

Been seeing this restaurant for Restaurant Week, several years now, decided to try it. Made a reservation through Open Table. We arrived on time and were seated shortly. It wasn't overly busy but there were already other diners seated before our 6:30 reservation. Our server eventually came over and asked if we had any allergies, then took our drink order. When he returned, we ordered our appetizers and meals. We were not overly excited about the presentation nor the taste of our dishes. It was a pretty meh experience. Some dishes were colorless, some were tasteless. We won't be returning.

Service was good by our waitress. Hostess was quite unfriendly went we arrived and left. I had to send back my pastrami melt back since the meat was like rubber and inedible. My wife had a salad that was acceptable. I have been there four times but will not be back after today.

Pastrami sandwich awful..so fatty! Air conditioner too cold. Brrr. Wait staff a pleasure.

I didn't have an opportunity to order off the menu as I was there for a private banquet. Maybe it's better that way? I definitely wouldn't suggest holding a private event here. Upon entering, whom I'd assume wad a manager was arguing with a patron of an event before mine. She was stating how the service was horrible and they were treated poorly. The "manager" unfortunately lost his cool along with other staff telling the woman to get out. So off to a great start! A few more friends arrive and we go sit down in the private room... We had the opportunity to witness the room continue to be set up. No offer of a drink from the bar or water. We were served a 4 course meal. A salad which looked like they took 1 crouton and sliced it into thinner slices along with bread and no butter. They did provide oil, but no herbs or spices thst ive tyoically seen accompany oil. It tasted kike Crisco in a nicer bottle. A pathetic pasta dish which was nothing more than noodles with some ragu on top. 10 minutes after serving the pasta dish, they brought out cheese to go on top of it. Mine was done at that point. No flavor what so ever. A few choices for a main entree. I got the salmon which everyone agreed was bland that also had the dish. And dessert was a fruit salad which you'd think couldn't be screwed up, but it tasted as if the various fruits had been mixed together for a while and were absorbing each other's flavors. My other confusion was the drink situation. We were offered a selection of beer or wine once. If you didn't ask for another drink, you weren't getting one. Based off this experience, I doubt I'd return.

Sad to say, City Cellar let us down last night on New Year's Eve. The four of us arrived at 6:00 PM for the a la carte sitting: "A LA CARTE DINING 5PM-10PM." None us wanted the late seating, their "NYE CELEBRATION 9PM-1AM * $125 PER PERSON; Unlimited Top Shelf Open Bar * Chef's Selection of Appetizers; Champagne Toast at Midnight * Live DJ & Dancing All Night." (1) Our friends asked for separate checks - the waiter said no can do. (2) Our friends split a Caesar salad, but while the waiter brought two plates, he just left the plates stacked on the table without a serving spoon and left the salad for our friends to serve themselves. (3) My buddy asked for a Stella Artois beer, but the waiter said they didn't have any. I saw that the some half dozen beers offered on the menu didn't include either Stella or even Budweiser. My buddy ordered one of the beers on their list. (4) I asked for a glass of their listed Chianti for later, with my meal, but the waiter told me to remind him when the meal was served ... as if that were my job. Of course, the meals were not brought out by the waiter, so I had to wave for a bus boy to please find my waiter. (5) We were done with dessert and cappuccinos and paid the bill (over $300 with tax and tip) by around 7:45 PM, but stayed a bit to chat and catch up, you know, why old friends get together on New Years Eve. At around 8:00 PM (an hour before the second seating), a managerial-type in a suit softly tells us they need the table (a nice way of asking us to leave). All that said, the food was good. Two of us had the shrimps and scallops over risotto. I thought it tasted great, but my buddy's wife pointed out that the dish was mostly risotto and was also concerned it was too fattening. My buddy had the short ribs and was happy because it was very soft. My wife enjoyed their wild salmon and potato gnocchi, but left over half the gnocchi. Conclusion: food is good, service is awful. I first thought maybe it was just our waiter because we've been here several times before over the years and service was no problem, but then being asked to leave early after spending over $300, was entirely consistent with the service we received from our waiter.

Came here for a date night. We were seated immediately. There is no wow factor here. I thought this place looked really nice on the outside and it wasn't bad in the inside. The food was nothing special and it was pricey. I would not be returning.

I got to go to City Cellar as a part of restaurant week. The restaurant is well decorated and our waitor was super accommodating and sweet. The food was good too, especially the tomato bisque! It stole the show.

The food is definitely not as it was. Mostly tasteless, it definitely requires salt and pepper on the table, which they are not. we tried to order coffee and were told the machine just broke. Eventually it was fixed. The food is auctioned off at the table. Had to search for waitstaff to replenish water. The restaurant had been open for an hour, but the heat had not come up and it was very cold. Restroom required cleaning

Great service, food and drinks tasty! Bonus points that the milk was warmed for the coffee. Classy move! We came for the jazz brunch on a Sunday. Would definitely come back again.

Tried this restaurant 3 times to see if it would improve. Didn't!! Expensive, bland food. Snooty hostess and manager. Pablo was the worst waiter in the world! Why is he still there?? So many better restaurants in the Westbury area!!

i would like to say after spending $200 for 2 we were kicked out cause they were closing. they should of never let us sit down., if they were going to kick us out. I expect a call to rectify this situation.

Very good food nice place. Outdoor dining a big plus, although seemed like the waiter forgot about us. We've been there a few times and the food is really good

The ambiance and service is great. But I think the food is lacking. I got the scallops that came with a type of rice they were fine it was just missing something. The drinks are good I would recommend also the rock shrimp is good and the sliders were good, they were nice and juicy, I would recommend. The appetizers are great just the main was a let down for me.

I met a friend at City Cellar for lunch since she was nearby. The last few times I'd been there, the food and wine were very good! It seems times have changed- The wine list has become very unimpressive and astronomically overpriced- not a good combination for a wine bar.

At one time I did enjoy coming here but they lost me as a customer! When we had gotten there we told the manager we didn't want to be rushed and we weren't. That part was great!! We ordered the 3 assorted appetizer board but they didn't have the duck. we ordered the wine that was excellent and the artichoke dip. On the main course I ordered the Berkshire pork chop that I ask for medium (pink in the middle) well I had shoe leather and sent it back. I asked for a 2nd one medium well that one was just as bad. In between everything do you think the asshole manager would have come over to see if everything is ok because I showed him my pork chop the first time and he said nothing???? My friend ate his dinner before I had my 2nd one. So after I sent the 2nd pork chop back I asked to see the menu again and just settled for a shitty sandwich that I didn't even enjoy. The sever asked how was everything and I told her I wasn't very happy and her response to me was all right? So this whole disaster cost me $187.00 and I left $190.00!!!! When I was leaving I told the manager that they lost me as a customer and how unhappy I was with my food and the way I was treated he stated to curse me out and never to step foot in this restaurant again. Is this the way you treat people. NO!!!! They not only lost me as a customer I will bad mouth this place to everyone. My joy would be to see this place close !!!!! They have no respect for the customer! My all time favorite place to go to is any of the Rothmans group of restaurants. The food and service is 5 plus star and you are treated like you are family. I had the opportunity to go to a soft opening at Louie's in Port Washington and the food was excellent! I highly recommend you go to this place when it opens you won't be disappointed.

We came for their Restaurant Week Special: A 3 course meal for $35. A terrific savings based on their regular prices. Drinks were extra. Everything was prepared and presented excellently. For starter: Chickpea Hummus Eggplant Caponata, Feta, Mediterranean Olives, Crispy Lavosh - slightly sweet but very tasty. ($16) My Entree: Maple Glazed Salmon Anjou Pear, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Sweet Potato Puree, Candied Walnut ($31) Dessert: City Cellar Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Frosting, Twisted Carrot Crisp, Table Side Warm Salted Caramel ($12) My Salmon was truly the star dish for the evening. I only had to request for a slice of lemon to elevate it. This place is a winner in my book. We were all very satisfied

This was my first visit back to City Cellar in years. I was really excited for a great culinary experience. The service was okay . For the food the best item we had was the black truffle pizza. We also ordered the braised short rib it was not good. I love short rib and I could not take another bite. Then there was the hanger steak , I would not recommend this. I'm not sure it if was an off night but rather give them the benefit. It really used to be an amazing spot for food. Restaurant still looks nice.

Brunch was amazing . It was my brothers birthday and it was really cute . The biscuits with gravy ... honestly amazing .Breakfast sampler ! GET IT ‍ Follow me on insta to keep up with my foodie Obsessions Insta : x_hfrancois

Came here for their weekday $35pp pre-fixed dinner which ends at 6pm. I've been here before years ago fell in love with the overall size and layout of the restaurant. I don't recall my meal so thought I'd give it another try. From beginning to end I was pleased. The service. The food and then hopping over to the bar for happy hour that ends at 7pm. I ordered the mussels to start. It was a cream based with pineapple. At first I asked to omit the pineapple but the waitress said it makes the dish. I agree! The mussels were great although the pineapples imo should have been diced smaller. Yet I didn't hestitate in asking to wrap up the broth with some extra bread. For my main course I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese. So good. I didn't finish because I had been getting full on the table bread. Always better the next day anyway! My friend ordered the Ceasar salad to start and the Asian Tuna Salad for the main. Both nice portions. Dessert to go. Their pre-fixe is so worth it. You don't feel like you're getting less in quality nor quantity. I'll be back for dinner and Happy Hour.

The food was amazing! Nick was the coolest an most politest server and the crab Mac and cheese was delicious. I definitely recommend coming here!

The decor of City Cellar is great. Very romantic, classy looking and good vibes. The bad: Me and some coworkers went to happy hour on a Friday. Started ordering drinks on tap but the bar tender tells us that all the drinks on tap are not working. SMH On a Friday your tap is not working for happy hour??? Come on! So we tried ordering beers but they were limited on beer selection. So needless to say we won't be rushing to go back. We wanted a good selection of beers.

Pros Omelette was very good and a fair portion Place is beautiful inside Mini burgers were good Cons Service was abysmal and wasn't the servers fault- just too many tables Here's why it's 1 star The $17 Pastrami sandwich- not exaggerating see the pic- can't be more than .125 pound of pastrami on this sandwich. How is an adult supposed to walk out of this restaurant nourished with a portion of this size? I spoke with the manager and they confirmed this is the portion size.

Good ambiance. Slower service but good and atmosphere made for a nice dinner with family.

My new favorite spot? Possibly. Came in right after work at 5 and was seated quickly. My server was very kind. The complementary bread they brought out was hard as a rock. My Kobe hotdog was delicious and cooked to perfection. Finally did my main course I had the chicken salad sandwhich. That had to have been the best chicken sad which ever. The croissant had flavor and the chicken was delicious. Next time I'm adding extra tomatoes. Although it is a bit pricy, I will be back!

I used to love this restaurant but it's really gone downhill in the last few years. I went on Valentine's Day for dinner. Initial service and appetizers were okay. I asked for butter for the bread and was told they didn't have any. Really? No butter in the entire kitchen? The entree I originally ordered was unavailable and I was not notified for about 15 minutes. I ended up going with the scallops and shrimp dish. The presentation was awful. Scallops weren't even whole. Everything was overly salty and just not great. I ended up getting a salad as a replacement and it was mediocre at best. Dessert was okay. I ordered a coffee which the waiter spilled on the table. He also dropped the check off without us asking for it, seemed like he was rushing us out despite there being plenty of open tables. Overall for the price point it's just not worth it and I won't be returning.

Didn't care for the brunch wait staff and waitress were never to be found food was extremely sub par wont return

Came to city cellar today. I have been here before but it's been years. I was super excited to come and came with my husband, son, mom & dad. We ordered a few apps for the table - margherita pizza, calamari & charcuterie board. The pizza & calamari was so good!! The charcuterie board was good too! I ordered the shrimp avocado salad for lunch. I liked the dressing a lot but didn't love the raw zucchini & brussel sprouts. If you like those raw than I would recommend. The grilled shrimp was cooked perfect. Definitely will be back!! Also enjoyed the espresso martini for a drink!

Last night, I was so happy to get back to this awesome restaurant again. We had a party of 8 and was able to be seated early which was nice. Toya was our waitress tonight. She was such a spark of personality while taking our order. She gave us some wonderful recommendations and was spot on with her great service. We started out with a nicely displayed meat charcuterie board. There was a nice selection of meats along with cheeses, delicious. We also started with the fried calamari which was amazing, nice and crispy served with a marinara sauce and a mayo type dressing. The baratta was fresh and tasteful, and we also had the shrimp tempura tacos. What a great start! For dinner, my wife and I ordered the Lobster mac n cheese which was the hit of the table. Everyone wanted a taste, hey.... get your own haha! We also ordered the potatoe gnocchi, the glazed salmon, turkey burger, ragu as well. All the dinners were outstanding! For dessert, I had the NY cheesecake which was topped lightly with fruit and sugar crisps. All in all, this place is really amazing and a great place to go in groups. We had an awesome time (party of 8) and were never rushed. We sat for over 3 hours and enjoyed every moment. Toya was awesome with her service and conversation. I highly recommend City Cellars!

Came with a group of women and we all enjoyed our choices. Came back for brunch (after Plori proved too loud). They had a jazz trio playing in the background which certainly added to the ambiance. Waitstaff is okay and sometimes inattentive. Food was very good - mushroom omelette was a good choice