Went here July 13. Was seated at a booth in the back, near the kitchen. We had just received our drinks when a r-o-a-c-h the size of my thumb crawled up the arm of my boyfriend, who seated across from me. Utterly grossed out, he jumped up and tried to find it while I got a hold of the host and asked to be reseated (would have just left if I hadn't gotten my drink). At first he was brusque and, bored/rude, asked what the problem was with where he sat us. I explained the vermin-crawling-on-my-boyfriend situation. Unstirred, he told me ""I didn't seat you; ask her,"" pointing to the hostess next to him. Only he HAD sat us, which he then realized moments later. At this point my boyfriend trapped the b-u-g beneath his messenger bag and managed to (a) squish it and (b) throw it out. Many children and yuppie onlookers in the packed dining room. Our fearless waitress ran into the kitchen for cover while this all played out. The couscous appetizer we were eventually served smelled strongly of acetone--obviously gone bad--I've made couscous salad before at home and it smells that way when it's turned. Not wanting to run the risk of complaining again, but not wanting to eat food that smelled strongly of Cutex nail polish remover, we sent it back. The host, while apologetic, proceeded to tell us that he tasted the salad we sent back and that it was the gorgonzola that probably smelled weird. I know what gorgonzola tastes/smells like, Thanks. The salad was bad.\r
Finally, it was necessary to order a beer three times before it arrived.\r
Though he comped us our drinks, I was disappointed during this visit. I've been there a half dozen times before and have generally enjoyed the food and service. But I don't think I'll be going back--not worth the time/money and distraction of looking at my sandaled feet constantly, expecting large vermin to crawl up my leg any moment. They need to exterminate there.
Pros: Centrally located to downtown
Cons: Vermin issue and sour salads
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