input: Write a negative yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output: A disappointing cacophony of in-your-face flavors. Having tried two of the pastas and the gnocchi, my impression is that these dishes are the food version of jazz improv - discordant and overwhelming. Like the music, I can see how the Pasta Bar dishes may appeal to many, particularly those who favor flavor intensity and/or creativity over all else. For my taste buds, this was overload. Interesting yes, but I can't say I found it good. Here are some details: Pasta and gnocchi - both are quite heavy and substantial. I prefer a more tender pasta and pillow-light gnocchi. Maybe after running a marathon the high-density pasta would hold more appeal. Sauces - Here is the in-your-face part. The gnocchi sauce is spicy, overwhelmingly so for me (although I do freely admit to being a hot chili wimp). Despite my personal intolerance to hot food, a more delicate approach would have been better. The le Sarde sauce sounded interesting, mainly because I love sardines, but my taste buds could not get over the bizarre combination of strong flavors vying for attention. I could not even pick out the taste of the sardines amongst the culinary noise. And what is with the dried hunks of bread? I could not get beyond the oddness of this one. The carbonara was an intense combination of garlic and black pepper flavors, and probably the dish I enjoyed most of the three. Even on this one, the garlic was out of this world in intensity. On the good side, the staff was genuinely pleasant and enthusiastic - a real treat. The atmosphere is modern and hip, while maintaining a touch of coziness. The ingredients all appeared fresh and high quality. And the food is indeed interesting - this is no boring spaghetti/lasagna place. As a matter of taste, I'm going to have to pass on Pasta Bar. For the price, I'll be looking for more of a flavor symphony. If culinary improv and high-density pasta is your thing, check it out.
input: Write a negative yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output: I don't know if the owner changed but the service was horrible. We had to keep asking for our hot tea. It didn't come until we were half way done with our meal.
input: Write a negative yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output:
I live down the street from this Fry's and I will not be returning.