Brunch at Colicchio & Sons

I just had a very similar experience in the Tap Room for lunch last week. My dining partner and I ordered several courses, but after our first course- a split salad- the waiter came by to offer us the dessert menu. We tried to order a non-alcoholic cocktail (ginger beer with a splash of jiuce), but were informed that the ginger beer couldn't be decanted at the bar but had to be served at the table in its original bottle. (The bartender graciously brought a tiny cup of juice along so we could "mix our own.") Service made sure that our water glasses were kept full, but also managed to pour tap water into a half-consumed glass of sparkling water. It felt like ages between courses (salad/pizza/sandwich/dessert). It also took forever to get the check, a process that was assisted by the host, who yelled at the server for staring out the window instead of paying attention to us. To top it off, we were charged for a beverage we never ordered. Later, the host apologized for the lack of virgin cocktails and said they'd be available soon. Food was pretty nice, but the service definitely needs improvement.

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Colicchio & Sons
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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Uncle Georges CLOSED

Yep, I passed by last night and can confirm the Health Dept. got to it- see also:
http://vittlesvamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/11/astorias-culinary-tourist-trap-is-shuttered-1.html

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countries that just don't have good food/overlooked national cuisines

and as a tie-in: COLOMBIAN food.the national dish: a plate full of hamburgers, pork chops, sausages, bacon, etc., topped with half and avocado and a fried egg.

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