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lnopen doesn't like Lark - April 07, 2008

lnopen reviewed Lark - April 07, 2008

lnopen reviewed Bricco Della Regina Anna - December 30, 2007

lnopen likes Bricco Della Regina Anna - December 30, 2007

lnopen reviewed Mecca Cafe - December 30, 2007

lnopen reviewed Moxie - December 30, 2007

lnopen reviewed Pagliacci - December 30, 2007

lnopen reviewed Peso's Kitchen and Lounge - December 30, 2007

lnopen really likes Peso's Kitchen and Lounge - December 30, 2007

lnopen reviewed Tini Bigs Lounge - December 30, 2007

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Lark "Overpriced Underachiever" April 07, 2008 - Four of us decided to give Lark a try.  Upon entering and a recent Sunday evening we were surprised to find most of the tables empty. By the end of our "meal" I think I understand why. Lark bills the food as "small plates". It is actually "large plates" with very little food! Each item is barely enough to be considered a portion. The food to price ratio is ridiculous. Our  server was adequate but not very engaging. The atmosphere was like an army barracks with tables. Seating was uncomfortable and begs you to eat and get out.  The food itself was uninspired. While the menu description made the items sound interesting, the execution  was lacking. The gnuddi was just ok.  The 3 cheese plate had such a small sliver of  each cheese it was laughable (crackers extra$). The salmon had skin on which would be fine, but they left the scales on also. Veal sweetbreads were laying in a bland sauce and overcooked.  Deserts were pretty good and they have a small but decent wine list. They are too many better choices for small plate dining in Seattle. The owner(s)  should try being a customer in their own place and see if they would come back. Recommend this review

Bricco Della Regina Anna "Unpretentious" December 29, 2007 - This place could be bigger as it is always busy. The wait staff are friendly and wine savvy. I have tried many new wines here based on their recommendations. A very good selection of cured meats and cheeses served up with some outstanding jams go great with the wine and "gourmet" beers. Entries are not that inspired. I think because the kitchen area is pretty small and most entries are prepared and frozen. When ordered they are heated in an oven or microwave. Twice my Polenta in Tomato Sauce With Mozzarella was still frozen in the middle. Chocolate desserts are outstanding! 1 person likes this review - Recommend

Mecca Cafe "Drunks Serving Drunks" December 29, 2007 - This is their motto and should give a clue when to eat here. If you have been to Pesos or Ozzies or any of the other Lower Queen Anne water holes, and it 2 am and feel like you will eat anything, enter the Mecca. Between the dim lights and your blurred vision, you won't notice the dirty silverware and lipstick on your water glass. You can count on greasy food and a server with an attitude. 1 person likes this review - Recommend

Moxie "My experience" December 29, 2007 - We had former neighbors come back to Seattle for a big football game. One of our activities was to go to Moxie. We called and made reservations. We got there 10 minutes before our scheduled time, only to have the hostess tell us there was no reservation for that time. To her credit she set up a table for 8 and sat us. It took some time for our server to acknowledge us. We were finally brought drinks only to have our server dump a glass of red wine on one of our guests white wool coat. Now to her credit she took it back to the kitchen and used club soda to get the "red out" and offered to have it cleaned. Our entries came and we all agreed that they were just average. For all the hype of owner and chef, I expected to say WOW. Maybe my expectations were too high, or the drama that preceded the food clouded my overall experience. 1 person likes this review - Recommend

Pagliacci "Remodeled inside & out" December 29, 2007 - Now they need to remodel customer service. You still wait for a salad that just needs to be shoved into a container. I have yet to figure out what the purpose of the pizza warmer is. I have never gotten a hot slice out of that thing. Good thing I always get my slice to go, so I can warm it up at home. The whole experience is less than ideal. But it is still the best choice for pizza in Lower Queen Anne. Recommend this review

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	+85%	Bricco Della Regina Anna
	+73%	Crow
	+75%	El Chupacabra
	+84%	Lark
	+67%	Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill
	+80%	Tini Bigs Lounge