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This restaurant has evolved from a singular room serving fine foods of Tuscany (as told to me by the silver haired MD) to a more sophisticated presentation of the silver coast of Italy. The ambiance...
This restaurant has evolved from a singular room serving fine foods of Tuscany (as told to me by the silver haired MD) to a more sophisticated presentation of the silver coast of Italy. The ambiance today is Madison Avenue all the way. The food is both excellent in flavor and creative. The wine list is reasonable and shows much thought in matching the foods. Service is attentive and friendly without being overbearing. This is a place to be enjoyed for a great night out or somthing really special in your life
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The seasonings are very good, the food is good and tasty. The staff, while stiff and a bit awkward (due to the eccentricity of the owners, who seem incapable of drawing many diners, unfortunately),...
The seasonings are very good, the food is good and tasty. The staff, while stiff and a bit awkward (due to the eccentricity of the owners, who seem incapable of drawing many diners, unfortunately), are nice, the atmosphere is cozy. Yes, the food is a bit overpriced, but it tastes good! By the way, the arugula salad with parmesan is one of my favorites, so order away! This place is not drawing too many people because the owners are very European and don't seem to know the well-heeled clientele they need who can pay their prices. They are also tucked away on a quiet street, which is part of the charm. But try it, let's liven this joint up a bit.
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I went in with a friend and although the service was great, the food was not. We first started off with a salad which was fine. Then we decided to split squid ink pasta and steak. We asked for the...
I went in with a friend and although the service was great, the food was not. We first started off with a salad which was fine. Then we decided to split squid ink pasta and steak. We asked for the steak to be "medium" (my friend likes it rare and I like it medium-well so we compromised). When we got our food, we couldn't take more than 2 bites of it ... the pasta was waaay too salty - superficial taste. The steak was practically raw - my friend who likes steaks rare could not even eat this. After dinner, I met up with some other friends and when I complained about the restaurant to them, they all said that they've all been there as well and that they would never go back.
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The atmosphere is not bad if you want a place quiet enough that will let you have a conversation. 1st look at the menu and it is somewhat overpriced, but you manage to find two dishes that sound...
The atmosphere is not bad if you want a place quiet enough that will let you have a conversation. 1st look at the menu and it is somewhat overpriced, but you manage to find two dishes that sound enticing, just in time to hear the waitress say they are out of exactly those two dishes. The waitress offers poor service with an attitude to match. The food is ok but definitely could be better. Time for the check... 20% gratuity has been added to your bill, for a party of 4 with no warning, either orally or written. When we ask about it, the waitress states that on occasions, they agree to do that between the manager and the waiter/waitress, offering us the possibility to talk to the manager, but subsequently hesitating to call him upon request. When the young manager comes, he explains that, on occassions, when the patrons are believed not to be from the US, a 20% gratuity is included on their bills, as they assume that they don't know how the system works in New York! Then he proceeds to tell us that in the 1 month he has been working there only 2 people complained about it! Nothing to add, they will not count with our patronage in the future. :(
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Meli Melo
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Restaurants
110 Madison Ave Frnt
New York, New York 10016
(212) 686-5551
We went last night and found the service to be awkward and rather negligent. I ordered the foie gras terrine and it arrived on my plate with a clump of orange paste on top which appeared like sweet...
We went last night and found the service to be awkward and rather negligent. I ordered the foie gras terrine and it arrived on my plate with a clump of orange paste on top which appeared like sweet mashed potatoes . I asked the waitress what it was and she said a sauce but she didn't know the ingredients. It was not good. The foie gras was full of fatty clumps. It came with no bread or crackers. The paella I ordered was bland. The seafood and chicken were overcooked and the rice had no saffron. The waitress never ever came by to see how we liked our food, She didn't seem to care.
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We took several coworkers from our firm here for a retirement party. I had read all sorts of glowing reviews about this place and expected the best but ended up getting what I expected. We couldn't...
We took several coworkers from our firm here for a retirement party. I had read all sorts of glowing reviews about this place and expected the best but ended up getting what I expected. We couldn't order of the tasting menu so we had to do the three course prix fix for $80+ per person. The lobster chowder was a serious disappointment. Nothing but bland froth, accompanied by one teensey, rubbery piece of lobster, and no hint of any truffles which were offered on the menu. The entree of the scallops was equally as poor. This time, 4 scallops (which were not cooked through all the way) were accompanied by a tasteless green froth this time, and no sign of the promised black truffles. Dessert was probably the best course. The apple crepe was terrific as was the pistachio ice cream, better left by itself than with the pecan tart that tasted store bought and slightly stale. The chocolate tart fell short with its crunchy yet chewey texture. Overall, this small but very expensive restaurant left us with empty stomachs and wallets.
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I've been four times as of last night and expect to enjoy many evenings to come. Satisfaction is what I look for in a restaurant experience and I've yet to be disappointed here. The service is...
I've been four times as of last night and expect to enjoy many evenings to come. Satisfaction is what I look for in a restaurant experience and I've yet to be disappointed here. The service is friendly but not phony, attentive but no hovering. The food is innovative but not out of bounds for my evolution from a meat and potatoes upbringing. Comfortable elegance really describes the experience. The wine list is carefully thought out, with very good value. Value to me means; quality and complexity at a moderate (not bargain) price. I feel like I've just scratched the surface of memorable meals I will have there. Please don't go.... so I can get a table.
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This has got to be one of the most civilized restaurants in the city. The service is totally professional without being pretentious, and although the space is small, I found the tables to be quite...
This has got to be one of the most civilized restaurants in the city. The service is totally professional without being pretentious, and although the space is small, I found the tables to be quite roomy. The food is "pure" -- despite the foams and furbelows, the flavors of the ingredients are allowed to shine through. My appetizer was a breakfast for the gods: a little cast-iron skillet containing grilled asparagus, a duck egg, black truffles, and parmesan toasts. This was followed by pristine lamb chops with a section of braised shoulder, with black trumpet mushrooms and tiny carrots. Supernal. However, you will pay for all this -- especially as the wine list is so high priced!
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The mojito's are the best in the city, by far. The portions are big enough that upon dissection, parts work, parts bomb. Take the scallop entree: the scallops are sensational, the limpid broth...
The mojito's are the best in the city, by far. The portions are big enough that upon dissection, parts work, parts bomb. Take the scallop entree: the scallops are sensational, the limpid broth simultaneously cloying and sour. And the cucumber "diamonds" and carrots within are soggy and spongey. The crab risotto has a marvelous flavour, but the rice was jarringly undercooked. Very average french fries come with a nicely spiced currry remoulade. A side of spinach was delicious, but a tad salty.. but that just had me sucking down one more impeccable mojito.
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I absolutely love the atmosphere at Slate. However, when you order skip the desserts. The scenere is great the vibe and service is great. I also forget to mention- On sundays take your girlfriend or...
I absolutely love the atmosphere at Slate. However, when you order skip the desserts. The scenere is great the vibe and service is great. I also forget to mention- On sundays take your girlfriend or boyfriend to play pool you get an hour free with your brunch. During the weekdays, from 12-3 there is a lunch special for $7 AND you get free pool. Not bad considering its New york in the Chelsea area. So if you want excellent food rethink it..but if you want hooked up drinks, scenery some cool bar food then SLATE is it.
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