I've been here several times over, and only because the majority won. CPK has nothing going for it besides its trendiness and accessibility. If one were to ask a proprietor or chef in a very upscale restaurant about the quality of CPK's food, they would not be ranting about it. Their chintzy hands (they're held to exacting amounts, by protocol) yield just enough ingredients to live up to their menu description, but not enough to satisfy. (A piece of parsley as garnish would be enough reason for them to include it as a significant ingredient in a dish, if you get my drift.) Sure servings look big, but only because a mound of pasta is inexpensive, much like a round of dough that can be spread out to a large diameter. Remember that commercial where they asked "Where's the beef?!?" Well, the same premise holds here. The caliber of the food is nothing to brag about. Boy, the herd mentality of our population is all about quanitity versus quality. Again, try asking a chef at places like GiRaffe or Chinois or L'Orangerie whether or not they think the food is good quality, and I'd bet they'd perhaps enjoy it, but not rave about it.
Pros: Menu offers up selections for most diners
Cons: Overrated, average quality, mundane
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