Q: negative

A: I went here tonight after hearing good things about the place. I was very disappointed. The food servings were large but the food itself was not very good. The Chicken Fried Steak had no real taste at all. It was just bland. The pork chops were good but not great. Salad just a salad and the bread was cold. I do not think I will be going back after spending $46 dollars for so-so food. Very disappointing.

Q: positive

A: Fantastic restaurant! Fernando was awesome! He was our waiter bartender and entertainer! Cabo Flip Margaritas were delicious, rellenos camarones tasty and flan was yummy! We are visiting from SD and will definitely come back here next time!

Q: positive

A: This is not a good restaurant. It's a very good restaurant! And, maybe will be the next great restaurant in Pittsburgh. I had dinner here this past week on a Wednesday and had been planning on stopping by for a while. It is located on Baum Blvd., where Baum Vivant used to be. And, I can tell you the guys who opened this place up did a stellar job. I had a reservation for 630 PM, but certainly could have dined without one on a weekday, however they say they're booking a month in advance for weekends. The space itself is gorgeous and intimate. You enter the front door and there is a nice wine bar to your left and a few leather chairs and couches for lounging across from the bar. They also have a few tables on this first floor, but the main dining area is upstairs which I didn't enter. It is warmly lit and the bar is very nice with a great display of wine bottles. One of the owners Paul used to be the wine director for eleven and I think the chef is also a big burrito alum'. We never made it from the bar to our tables because we were enjoying speaking with others seated and the bartender, Aaron. The crowd is a mix of a few elderly gentry most likely from the big old houses around squirrel hill and shadyside. There are also some twentysomethings in jeans with a hipster look to them and of course the early thirtysomething yuppies (and I mean yuppy in the most unflattering sense) like me. We started with an assortment of appetizers. The most expensive apps' option were the beets, yes beets. They were delicious, oh yeah did I mention he serves them with large shavings of $3,000 / lb black truffles, divine! Also, had a perfectly seared scallop on top of grits. Now, I thought I had grits before, but it is clear after tasting this I've never had real grits, just the cream of wheat type. These were delicious, savory with a hint of cheese and brown butter. It was really good. Also, tried the short rib with white beans. The beans were a little undercooked for me, but that's just my preferance. The dish was a hit overall and reminded me of a french cassoulet. The serving sizes overall by Pittsburgh standards would be considered a tad small, but I think they work well for the price. I tried a mushroom puree, which had great flavor, a hint of nutmeg and creme fraiche. The flavor was great, but I would have preferred that the soup be strained one more time before serving. It was a little too grainy for me. Finally, I had the chicken for dinner. This was amazing! Instead of just a flavorless breast of chicken, he served this with some of the dark meat parts and then made a chicken confitt with part of the serving, chopping the meat into small tender pieces, sauteeing in its own fat and then putting back and wrapping the skin around. It was really good. The garlic mashed potatoes were as good as I've ever had also. My friend had the flounder which I tasted and it was also quite good. The entree costs were only $16 each. I also found the wine to be very reasonably priced with bottles only at a 2-3 multiple, not the 4-5 you usually see. They serve each glass with a very healthy pour and each glass gets its own decanter. They also bake a fresh rosemary bread in house, which is good served with perfectly delicious room temperature regular butter. I'm kind of getting sick of the flavored butters at all these restaurants. These guys get the details. The silverware is unique and gorgeous (Paul said it cost them $4,000 for the set). The bathroom is nice and has real towels, which I like. I didn't try the desserts, but I'm sure they're good. Check this place out, it's a winner. They deserve your business and have reasonable prices, good staff, and great food. One last thing.. Starting on Tuesday's they have a 4 course special for $35.

Q: negative

A:
4 of us went to the Buffet at Bellagio for Monday lunch. 2 of us had been to the Bellagio Sunday brunch before, and enjoyed it then. We will _NOT_ return. We arrived in line Monday at noon and had a 30 minute wait to be seated. (as expected) Drink service was good, service at the carving stations and the omelette bar was good. Everything else underwhelmed us. Poor selection. Flavorless food. The meats (turkey, pork, beef, chicken) were tough, dry and flavorless. The fruit (strawberry, pineapple, and melon) was under-ripe. The salad bar had few choices. The cocktail shrimp were OK. After noon, the breakfast stations had been replaced by an assortment of pizzas and fresh 'sliders'. For sushi, there were only 3 sliced rolls (veggie, california, and california with krab) and spicy tuna hand rolls. For dessert there were 5 kinds of dessert cakes, eclairs, and soft serve ice cream. A decent selection, but all but one cake were flavorless. Overall, disappointing.