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Wednesday, January 26
Buca di Beverage Rip-off
Met some friends this evening and visited Buca di Beppo for the 3rd time (2nd time for dinner). A word, if I may, of advice: just say no.
Highlights: really really tasty food.
Lowlights:
- Food priced at least a third more than it ought to be for the portions (chicken with lemon, billed as feeding 2-3 people, was 2 smallish breasts - a dish of equal proportions at a place like Trattoria Trombino might run $10 or so, at Buca its $13)
- Wine that was drinkable - barely - and horribly expensive (Their "house chianti" is $7 a glass. That's right, SEVEN DOLLARS a glass.)
- Side dishes of veggies that would have been piled on one's plate at, say, Olive Garden as part of the entree, were $5 a pop
- Finally, iced tea (good) and coffee (awful) are $2.25 each. I practically take offense at Flying Star getting nearly $2 for their very good coffee, so Flying Star, I owe you a sort of apology. Buca, you should be ashamed. Sheesh.
In short, food that tastes good is being served to patrons under this guise of 'family style' and 'huge portions!' but it really doesn't add up.
Go to Vivace instead, please.
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