It was our choice to wait at the bar instead of being at our ready table because the table that was available for us was right next to the blustery entryway and the hostess gave us the option of another warmer spot that was soon to be vacated, so we waited. Here are the series of mistakes. While at the bar we wanted to have a drink and the bartender was completely distracted and absent. So we are waiting patiently and courteously not complaining. The manager I guess comes over mind you not to apologise but to say you know we had a table for you but you wanted the warmer table so deal with it. I was confused and just loooked at him and said OK can we please get some wine. Anyway table vacates and we order. Wine list is ripped off Safeway but to our rescue comes our very nice waiter who offers a great suggestion. Food arrives, for starters we ordered the goat cheese crusted with pistachio, bone marrow and dates with prosciutto. For the main we shared the Skate. Overall, food is good but just a couple of steps from being wonderful! Too sweet or too salty. Before I forget here are the 2 faux pax, hummus with focaccia and mojito with orange wine!? I want to encourage the creativity but the type of food and presentation, reflected someone trying too hard. Keep it simple and non-pretentious as it is not in keeping with the ethos of ""Baraka."" Will still visit because I think the entrees have potential.
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