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2008-01-13
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I took my gf to The Pressroom for dinner on her birthday, after some positive reviews on this website and others, and we had some pleasant surprises. Most of that came from the food. We were first served a loaf of bread, which was below average - hard and cold. But they redeeemed themsevels with the onion soup gratinee and lobster risotto, which we got to share. First the onion soup. It was a sizable portion, topped with a cheese puff pastry, that accents the soup really well. It wasn't some bor
Most of that came from the food. We were first served a loaf of bread, which was below average - hard and cold. But they redeeemed themsevels with the onion soup gratinee and lobster risotto, which we got to share.
First the onion soup. It was a sizable portion, topped with a cheese puff pastry, that accents the soup really well. It wasn't some boring cheddar, probably more a swiss like Gruy鋨e which really brought out the sweetness of the onion soup. It was great, but we let it sit for a while when the lobster risotto was served, and the pastry became too soggy.
My gf and I agreed that the lobster risotto was our highlight - and that's saying a lot because I never like risotto. Another sizable serving, the risotto was done al dente with generous servings of lobster. From the first bite to the last, the dish was infused with lobster essence. Full marks from me.
We went for the coq au vin next, because we didn't want anything too heavy. This was just average, and a little salty for my taste, but it was meat falling off the bone. The pomme frites that came with it are some of the best I've had in a while. Thinner than your regular MC fries, it was golden brown and after 20 minutes, still good. And what's more, it didn't come across oily or greasy.
We ordered another side of garlic cheese bread, which was also good, though a little expensive at $45. By the time we were getting through the chicken, we barely had space to eat it. I ate half, and it was rich in garlic and cheese, though the cheese wasnt' as good as the one that came with the soup.
Although we were stuffed by this point, we still went for dessert and coffee. Not wanting anything too rich, we opted for the apple and blackberry crumble. I thought it was a little sour for my taste, but she liked it as a palate cleanser. The flavors were better balanced when eaten with some vanilla ice cream.
Service, as others have noted, is average at best and subpar at worst. Mostly, the servers seemed aloof, and more inclined to serve the westerners. The same waitress who didn't seem to see us waving to get an order or the bill, talked animatedly to a western couple and their baby throughout the dinner service. Also, they heard me wrong and served me a burger which we didn't order.
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