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🤮 1/5 - I haven't posted a review in aeons; frankly I'm not a fan
By 👻 @Taryn N., 09/22/2022 3:00 am
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I haven't posted a review in aeons; frankly I'm not a fan of this platform as I see the opportunity to abuse it at restaurants' expenses far more than I see benefits. I work in the industry.And that's why I'm so disappointed in my experience at Counter Reformation.I can't speak to the reservation charge that doesn't apparently go toward your bill - I booked a slot that had no fee. It was the last slot, 9:45. It was available.My partner and I arrived maybe 5 minutes late, mainly due to having to find the place (which is fun - who doesn't like a secret club/speakeasy vibe?)We walked it, loving the church-y decor and the funk soundtrack. We were directed to seats at the bar and, after saying hi to the CdC who wandered past, were told curtly by the woman tending bar (so to speak) that it was last call.Look. Again, my partner and I both work in the industry. We understand rolling eyes at the latecomers. But we also know that we have two choices: a) not to take reservations more than 30 min before closing and not to accept walk-ins either or b) suck it up, and give those late reservations and late walk-ins the proper dining experience they were hoping for.We quickly scanned the menu, ordered 1 glasses of wine and one of champagne each, and 4 dishes.Everything came out within 10 minutes. We were not told a single goddamn thing about any of our wine, our food was practically thrown at us - the disdain this woman had for us was palpable, unpleasant, and tremendously unprofessional.We stayed, frankly, as long as it took us to eat and drink. We were not lingering, but we weren't going to scarfe and guzzle and rush through the meal. We were on a rare mini-vacation, we were dressed up and in good spirits.We did meet the two lovely girls who'd come in on a 9pm reservation (they paid $40 each, none of which contributed to their bill) and stayed nearly as long as we. We ended up having a drink with them at Minibar and bonding over our mutual disappointment.To the food: the tartare was killer. So good, we asked to order another, only to be told no, kitchen was closed. Again again - I understand the annoyance but can't accept that someone couldn't take 2.5 minutes to mix the meat, torch the bread, plate, and send. I do it, all the time. The scallops were fine but flavors weren't balanced unless you had a bite with finger lime. Scallops were cooked well, though. The beignets didn't wow me, they lacked both the pork filling and Madeira gel. The bone marrow custard tasted only of egg. Meh.I really hope to return and give this joint a second chance. I'll even concede to making an earlier reservation..
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