Dinner on a Tuesday night. No wonder the place was empty. The service was rude, arrogant and argumentative. I ordered a glass of wine (a brand I know well, often drink at home and have had at this restaurant). Unfortunatly the wine was not good. (It tasted very odd and chemical like). Rather than politely apologize and offer to get a different glass, the waiter was arrogant and refused, claiming that that bottle had just been opened and that it was good. He refused to return to the table and eventually we flagged down the manager. The manager came and had a long, arrogant argument at the table. No one was looking for free wine, just to replace what was not good. The manager too refused to get another glass of wine. He then proceeded to argue what I should do next time I return to the restaurant (who was he kidding? does he really think I would return?) The wine was on the bill, but I can assure you - after the incredibly rude and argumentative service - we did something we have rarely done: NO tip. I will never return. There are too many good restaurants in Los Angeles.
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