Saturday, November 19, 2011

America Eats Tavern

What's happened to Jose Andres? This blatantly commercial attempt to gussy up American classics is too precious by half. The food tastes good -- Andres would not serve bad food -- but who needs overpriced Buffalo Wings seen through the eyes of a Spaniard?

After seeing the price creep at Jaleo, the mediocritzation of Oyamel and now this pretentious act of hubris, one can only conclude that Andres has sold out. They want $6 to have some of their precious bread and there are very few wines on the list under $100 a bottle. Who but lobbyists on expense account are going to spend $386 for a half bottle of Chateau d'Yquem with their dessert.

We spent $100 for two people and got at best what could be described as a light supper. Thanks but no thanks. We'll explore other eating options.

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