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The evening here got
off to a strange start. The bar somehow ran out of liquid containers,
and we were served our eight-dollar beers in what amounted to smallish
orange juice glasses. Not wanting to completely rip us off,
the bartender promised to refill our glasses exactly once after we
finished them. We were all about one sip into our beers when our table
was called. After downing the drinks in about three gulps, we asked
the waiter to get us our refills. He looked at us like we were the
biggest rubes on earth. We showed him our puny glasses and recounted
our conversation with the bartender. After hemming and hawing for
another minute or two, he finally decided this wasn't some bizarre
scam we ran on every restaurant--right before we drop tons of cash
on a meal. So we got our second shot glasses of beer and moved on
to the meat menu. Yes, this is one of those restaurants at which it's
a complete waste of time to order anything other than the steak. And,
according to our waiter, who shook his head at all our choices, the
only thing worth a damn on the menu is the hanger steak. After taking
his advice, I can't say that he was wrong. Although I really had nothing
to compare it to, but it was certainly tasty and a perfect accompaniment
to the delicious fries. I'm not a huge meat guy, honestly, but the
casualness of this steak (if casual makes any kind of sense) doesn't
leave you feeling like you just swallowed a cow. It has a simple sauce;
nothing heavy or overbearing. There was something just perfect about
the thin steak, the fries and a couple beers (in adult sized glasses).
The surroundings are also quite pleasant and casual. It almost makes
you forget how much we're supposed to hate the French. And while it's
by no means a cheap night, the prices won't cost you a ton of fromage.
Sounds like a perfect place to bring that carnivorous Match.com date!
[MF]
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