text: Ahhh Zinc It is been a while since I have left Paris Being a resident and citizen there for so long I would like to think I can spot a decent French fare I have now been to Zinc three times every time I ordered something different so far the food has not dissapointed as much as the prices have WownnOkay okay you have a spot in Scottdale it is a nice little posh area with plenty of traffic designer furniture and nicknack and artsy stores that typically have things that would require your to take out a nd mortgage to afford those things that often just gather dust one season at a time at home You would think someone on that strip would be the one to say let us have reasonable prices Zinc is not one of thosennThe restaurant has the name Bistro in it They have folks dining out on the sidewalk dining with noise and the occasional smell of BMW exausts That is beautiful and very Parisian also very Bistro Here is a wake up call though Bistros offer fares with decent prices a prix fixe menu and simply good simple food nnThe prices were incredibly high for what you do get Unfortunately the charm of having an outdoor patio and serving fries in fake newspaper does not cut it The Steak Frites a hanger steak w fries and a brandy sauce is a French Bistro Classic a staple if you will and that was the only thing that was fairly prices for what you get But if you knew how much those cuts are to get from a supplier you would be asking questions about the prices even thennnOn two of those occasions we had cheese plates it was more of a mix and match you could pick from a few Chevres Softs and hard cheeses they were incredibly small portions but the breads that came with the platter was very tasty warm and fresh It is typically served with a ramkin of olivesnnSo overall sounds like I am bashing this restaurant I am not but I am dieing to find a reason to go back because there is something good about it the atmosphere the lighting the seasonal menu But little things keep me from enjoying Zinc Such as the time we sat at the secluded back part of the restaurant the small courtyard Very charming though some of the waiters and cooks smoked right outside of the courtyards gates The smell of cheap cigarettes and mumbled chatter caused us to ask for another table when we did we were all the sudden looked as picky customers nnOne more tip Zinc you may want to get the mall janitor to move his trash can from the view of your utmost beatiful courtyard such promise undelivered due to tacky flaws that could have been prevented by an attentive manager or even a caring waite staffnnDont miss Dining in the courtyard or the sidewalknSkip Specials that are simply trendy