Meet the Meat

First of all, the restaurant does not observe COVID0-19 protocols. They did not ask to see the vaccination card, and none (as in, none) of the waitstaff or workers in the restaurant wears any face mask (the first I've seen in NYC!) So if you are concerned about COVID-19, don't come here.

The order of ribeye steak for two was fine (not the best, but not bad). The truffle mac and cheese was not as good as expected, but will pass. Wait time for food to be serve was reasonable.

The major problem though was not the food but the disrespectful male, waiter who gave us an attitude without provocation. We were merely requesting a bag for leftovers. Sure, Americans usually throw everything on their table which they don't finish, but we don't want wastage so we wanted to take out leftovers to which he replied, "Really!?" (with matching facial expression of disdain, as if we were the weirdest people on the planet). A well-trained waiter will not do this. It's our prerogative. When I reminded him about the bag while he was recovering the plates, he got mad and haughtily told me he was still finishing taking out the plates. Obviously, he was! I didn't mean for him to drop all the plates and return with the bag in two seconds. I merely was reminding him. He should not be a waiter if he is going to treat his customers rudely. He had no intentions of being pleasant, as if he hated his job, and did not excuse himself as he was clearing out the plates.

There are a thousand restaurants in NYC which would give better service from well-trained staff without an attitude. They should not call themselves "an upscale restaurant" if they are giving rude service.

We are definitely not returning. We will get our "meats" elsewhere. Also, for NYC Restaurant Week, unlike other restaurants, this does not provide the Restaurant Week Menu on weekends (there was no advice on the website). Not a biggie. It was ok for us to pay for items on the regular menu, if only the waiter was not so rude.

This review is for our dinner visit for everyone's reference (5 February 2022).