Miguel R.
Yelp
This one time I went to a musical on a Sunday. And the performance, in a word, was disappointing. Like the lead vocalists needed more time to develop their voices because when I heard them, I heard screeches. Ok, so they sang well, maybe just ok, but their voices were not at the same skill level or range as musical performers I am accustomed to hearing. Later that day I researched the situation. This one website explained that on Sundays the usual cast rests on Sundays. That is why Matinees are cheaper cause it is the time for understudies to shine. I remembered this moment in time because I went to Fork and Film on a Sunday- during their matinee hour- and, well, in a word the experience, was disappointing.
My partner in dine was Lorraine-- a lady, a friend, and wonderful person all around. We went to see Coco. Now, as soon, as I entered the basement floor, where the movie and food were going to be enjoyed, I was mildly giddy, but giddy none the less. The place was adorned like a Mexican Plaza. We were offered a shot of tequila, or a Jarrito. If you do not know what a Jarrito is, then I suggest you adhere to this piece of advice closely--- you better as somebody!
Lorraine went for the shot, and I went for the mocktail. My body did not need more alcohol. I had enough the night prior. The place had two types of seatings: love sofas that were like half-pods, and patio furniture--- seats and tables. I went to sit on a sofa pod, because these were the VIP seats, and I wonder-- Are they worth it? And the answer is a no. The VIP seats are 300 dollars. I do not know how you like to eat but if you are eating a sofa, you have to sit up. You can't recline and eat. At least I can't. The VIP package sofas, that are like half-pods, require you to sit back and enjoy the movie, but not the food. So use this information to decide if you want VIP seats. Cause to me, they are not totally worth it. But I might be crying cause I could not afford them.
From my understanding, the food was suppose to come as it was shown in the movie. That did not happen. We were steadily bombarded with food. The food came, and the food appeared on screen moments and minutes after. That was an annoying disconnect.
Before the film started we were served chips and guacamole. The chips came in pop corn receptacle of years gone by. It was a cute touch. But of course the vibe was supported by a lot of cute touches. Knick knacks, you know-- like paper flowers popularized by Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations, and like a little Mexican hat that sat next to carne asada tacos. Speaking about the food, I will offer two points of the spectrum of what I tried----- the Chicken Mole, and the chicharron with some pork belly.
Mole is my favorite Mexican food. So Imagine my dismay when the Chicken Mole was a tragedy on a plate, mostly, because on my first bite I had some cartilage, maybe, sineu. the bite was disgusting--- a culinary crime. Al Capone had the mafia and tax evasion, Martha Steward embezzled, and Fork and Film served a chicken with cartilage. I had to spit it out. This, truly, in a culinary experience is unforgivable.
The chicarron with pork belly was supremely good. This was my favorite dish, which is saying something, but not much. I will say that I grew up in a Mexican household. So I know sopes, I know tamales (the one here was grainy) I know conchas, tacos, and tres leches. All of these were items that were served at Fork and Film and were truly a notch above basic. However, the experience in itself is a joy. I do want to go, at night, to see if the food, pacing, and all of that was better.
If you on a Sunday, you were warned. If you on a Sunday night for a night time screening than I am hopeful.