BHfoodcritic B.
Yelp
Dressed in shorts and a hoodie, as to look like some kid off the street. Was offered a seat at the bar but asked for a table by myself. Definitely got a little shoulder and the feeling of being rushed through, for taking up a table.
Atmosphere:
Warm, inviting, and comfortable.
Service:
Attentive, friendly, and professional throughout.
Bread Service:
Overly oily, heavily salted, and hollow inside.
Entrée (Veal Parmesan):
Note- "Parmesan", not parmigiana
Grey, greasy, likely frozen. Breading slid off into a pool of oil. Extreme heat and quick arrival suggested microwaving, especially when the plate (2 bowls) came less than 10 minutes from my time of order, and I couldn't eat for 10
Minutes due to extreme heat of the entree and the bowl . Cheese was rubbery, sauce thin, watery and acidic, pasta bland.
Dessert (Crème Brûlée):
Unusually uneven temperature but flavorful, well-made, and generously portioned. More appropriate to be advertised as two servings, rather than one.
Espresso:
Resembled black coffee more than espresso. Old and stale coffee flavor accompanied by a dirty machine taste.
Overall:
A pleasant atmosphere and great service can't compensate for poorly executed dishes. With more attention to authentic preparation and ingredient quality, this could be worth a return -- but as it stands, I left more relieved to get out than satisfied. The whole experience was maybe 45 minutes at most.