Not the most encouraging.
The locals for the most part enjoy the comparative upscale environment the location offers. However those who reviewed the restaurant on Open Table also seemed to offer a large amount of grace ( too much? ) for mistakes by the servers in taking orders. Wrong things delivered to the table, or even cooked by the chef, were mentioned by more than one guest. One review written by a "professional ", in a Toronto paper, was particularly scathing, but she was comparing it to a downtown Toronto restaurant which I don't think is accurate. Although the restaurant itself projects itself as comparable to Toronto.
So how am I doing writing like a restaurant critic? I haven't even gone yet! I know I have to be critical but I can't help but struggling feeling like I am being a bit mean. I mean I'm the one who would just eat the wrong order and not say anything. I usually apologize if I ask the server for anything beyond the minimal requirements.
Soooo.... off I go to eat! That's tonight. 6:00pm, table for one please. I had to place my reservation on Open Table as I tried twice to call to speak to a person on the phone and got an answering machine. Hmmm I didn't like that, I prefer people. :)
BUT ....I'm trying to keep positive! I will be hopeful that this will be a good experience since I like eating out. I like trying new food. Even if they mess it up a bit, I didn't make it! That's always a treat. I am going by myself since I can't afford to take anyone with me. I will try to think objectively and not look suspicious. Then go home and put on my snobby hat and write my review.
Do you want to hear it when I am done?
Ciao!
Christine
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