A recent visit to Mezzanine in Cary town offered a glimpse that there continue to be some bright spots in the dining scene.
Talks of an economic downturn notwithstanding, this place was packed on a Thursday night.
I am not so sure I find the idea of a menu written on a centrally located board quite appealing. Sure, its a bit um..."quaint" and possibly environmentally friendly (if they change their menu often, again something I'm not a huge fan of). But the prospect of standing or craning one's neck to see the menu and/or hovering around the board is a tad bit annoying (not to mention amusing). And if one is slow to decide (as often happens) or has to pick among many options, this can get to be quite an ornery task. Easily done at Chipotle or the local deli but not at a sit-down restaurant, imho.
Overall grade: This will have to wait since I've only been here once. I can see this place hovering in the C+/B- range, which, given my generally poor ratings so far is quite good !
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Eating out at a restaurant is about the food and the overall experience. Having a central location for the menu creates an environment conducive to more of a social atmosphere. Make an effort when you go out to eat. If the food is good enough and fresh enough (which is the main cause for the need of a chalkboard menu) then it should be worth the inconvenience. Your opinion that a rotating(seasonal) menu is something you're not a fan of is beyond ignorant...especially for someone who writes food reviews. If you're a fan of eating the same thing year-round thats grown/raised in an unknown place and delivered by a huge corporation that the town has no connection to, than good for you. You can fall in rank with the rest of the boring diners in this country/town. If you want good, fresh food...if you want to support the local economy and farmers...if you want a genuine, original, and wholesome meal for a change...then, put your neck through the hassle of tilting your head upwards for a moment at Mezzanine and choosing from one of the many delicious options. If you're a boring person that wants to eat the same boring produce and seafood...if you have a comatose palate and just require food to fill your stomach and have no interest in healthy, flavorful food...then, take your business to chipotle and save the room at the tables at Mezzanine for diners who will appreciate the experience.
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