Despite unnecessarily long waits, the bar is becoming a scene for North Dallas and Park Cities folks. Drinks are well-made, and the wine list is fine, but getting a server's attention can be difficult. In this tony Preston Center neighborhood, poor service is a ticket to oblivion. Three courses in the dining room took almost three hours on another slow weeknight. Not all the problems originate in the front of the house.
Food sometimes comes to the table tepid.
Oddly, on one plate, a couple of elements were steaming-hot while other components were lukewarm. Nevertheless, some dishes are memorable. Mr. Webb, who created a following during his years at Rooster , updates the classic lobster Newburg with a stunning presentation using a whole lobster. The shell is a vessel for chunks of the seafood in a sauce more reminiscent of an ethereal gumbo than the traditional cream sauce. A mound of wild rice pilaf comes on the side, as well as some gorgeous green spinach, just barely wilted.