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Those ratings arent just about food. They take into consideration everything from plates and flatware to wine lists to decor.
There's a lot of people who are regulars at some of the finer dining places that live relatively close to the Kenwood area (amberly, indian hill, montgomery...)
Maisonette moving to Kenwood
Maisonette Moving
Wonder if anyone will move into that space or if LaNormandie will move upstairs?
I;ve never been, I always said I'd like to go, but if $110 each is on the low side, I;m not sure it's worth it. I'm no fan of fine dining, but it is (was?) a Cincinnati tradition and I always said I'd patronize them sometime.
But Red Robin has those kickass shakes....
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If I remember correctly, the bill came to $208 for two people, which included entree, dessert, predinner cocktail, and a glass of wine. I intentionally ordered "cheap" as I was not paying.Quote:
Originally posted by Lew:
I;ve never been, I always said I'd like to go, but if $110 each is on the low side, I;m not sure it's worth it. I'm no fan of fine dining, but it is (was?) a Cincinnati tradition and I always said I'd patronize them sometime.
But Red Robin has those kickass shakes....
DH and I went there for our anniversary about 4 years ago and we didn't spend near that much. We also got an appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine each. Came to more like $130 including the tip. We spent more the year before at the Precinct.
The food was very good, but like all French food it gave me <font color="#brown">diarrhea</font>. It was stuffy, about as comfortable as being in church. I much prefer a steak at the Precinct.
I personally think downtown is on the upswing, even with the departure of the Maisonette. I heard on this morning's news that Joseph Beth is looking to move downtown. This is definitely great news.
Well, I've never been to the Ream-cinct, either, but since it's not going anywhere, I think I'll try the Maissonette first.
I'll just make sure to limit my order to a glass of water and a toothpick....
There's a lot of competition in the downtown area, but not much business to go around. Jean Roberts probably took some of their business but in the last 10 or so years other places such as Mortons have been added for the upscale dollar and then you have mid range places like Bella, Nicholsons, Aioli, Redfish and Palamino...
I'll venture downtown when something is going on or if I'm on my way back or to something, but I dont go down there that much. I've never eaten at Bella but the people were very nice to me when I stopped in for a gift cert. I've only sat at the bar at Jean Roberts, but was treated very well there as well. The Federal Reserve girls always treat me well when I stop in too. I think most people would rather avoid going downtown, especially the older generations who are a manistay of the maisonette crowd.
I go to Ember's every once in a while or Trio when I'm out in that area, or every now and again I stop in at my Behle Street down in covington which is owned by an old school friend of mine.
I think people right now would much rather go to upscale casual places or casual places these days. It seems as if the higher places are becoming more and more special occasion places for many. Instead of hitting a high end place a few times a year, now it may only be on an anniversary or something.
America is more family oriented, and people want to be able to get a nice dinner and still be able to take the kids.
Not saying that fine dining has to cater to the family dinner, that's really not their thing. But, they should be aware that the future of the restaurant business as a whole is marketed in that direction
John Robert's, like the Maisonette, is pretentious and over-priced. But I do like their place plates.
Last Friday we had dinner at Bella's before going to the Aronoff, and while it was over-priced, it wasn't bad.
IMO, Cincinnati just doesn't have a lot of great restaurants.
cue to Greg: Start a restaurant thread so GL and Trav can fight about food.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What fight? I?ll talk about things like:Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
cue to Greg: Start a restaurant thread so GL and Trav can fight about food.
Veal Franchise with Fettuccini Alfredo and Broccoli saut?ed with garlic and red pepper flakes
Jamaican Jerk Pork Roast with Mango salsa
Stuffed Brojolli
Citrus grilled shrimp
He will talk about Skyline
That?s not a fight it?s a massacre