PX This presents THE "WORD OF MOUTH" REVIEW
We’re actually getting kinda sick of new restaurants; it’s a bit tedious pointing out the same types of flaws over and over and over again and ultimately being disappointed more often than impressed. (Here’s a novel idea: why don’t you try working to improve the shitty restaurant you already have, rather than opening a new one every nine months, you greedy egomaniacal bastard?) But hey, maybe that’s just us.
Anyhoo! It’s so nice to see you! We hadn’t planned on visiting your place, probably like— ever— but the "word of mouth" on this joint has been pretty outstanding. So, ya know— we’re intrigued. We’re hoping that good "word of mouth" is all genuine, and we can get us some of that good in our mouth. Word.
What’s that? You’d love to take advantage of all our vast experience, knowledge, insight, and expertise as long as we’re already here? Because you’re hoping we’ll like it and help spread the news, since you fired your publicist long ago for not doing jack shit for you?
Of course, we’d be honored. Oh ha, yesss, we’ll be honest— brutally honest even, ha ha! After all, that’s what obnoxious opinionated food-bloggers are for!
No no please, don’t send anything more, we’re stuffed, we can’t breathe, you’ll have to roll us out of here, ha ha ha… !
What exactly made you choose our restaurant?
I was craving sea urchin pasta, and yours is pretty famous.
What was your first impression?
Wow, it really is Japanese all right.
Please rate the Bar:
It’s okay. Kinda small and cramped, but that’s typically Asian. Asians tend to do their eating in one place and their drinking later, elsewhere, like in a bar/lounge/nightclub. They’ve never really fully grasped the concept of dining and imbibing all in the same place.
Please rate the drinks/ cocktails/ wine:
Oh shoot, come to think of it, is there even a full ABC license here? I don’t remember. Opted for wine— and the list is brief and simple. Decent and reasonbly-priced if not particularly sagacious or adventurous.
Please rate the Dining Room:
I love the open kitchen, but the dining room is a bit austere.
Please rate the BOH:
Technically the BOH is in the FOH, and it’s very good. Not exceptionally creative, but solid and straightforward.
How was the staff?
Good. Polite, attentive, and proficient.
What did you eat?/ How was the food?
Bagna Cauda : Delicious. Excellent dipping sauce, rich and flavorful. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever had.
Caesar Salad : Nice. Fresh, tasty. Classic.
Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare : Here we go, the famous sea urchin pasta. Maybe just a touch too al dente for my tastes, but otherwise quite satisfactory. Score.
Spaghetti con Prosciutto e Parmigiano : Cute presentation what with the big cheese wheel and whatnot. And very scrumptious. Hearty and luscious. Two for two.
What did you like?
I think maybe I liked the prosciutto/parmigiano even better than the sea urchin.
What did you dislike?
Well… it is kinda bright in here.
What was your last impression?
Wouldn’t it be awesome if every good restaurant could stay open 20+ whatever years?
Would you come back?
Absolutely.
Thank you, and hope to see you soon!
Thank you, it was a pleasure.
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