They say that when a restaurant says that it's on still on Soft Opening, customers are expected to forgive whatever boo-boo the kitchen and service people may commit. I say... bullshit. I say, if you're just going to fuck up my food and to be served by clumsy servers, well then, don't open just yet! Simple.
Grace Park opened to the public a few days back. We were expecting something grand from the owner and Chef of Cibo and Lusso (that night, Chef Margarita arrived way before our orders did. While apologizing for the "mess," she kissed and hugged her very good friend, Tita Nelia Silverio Dee who was with Mark Dee and me).
That night, the expected grandness was never to be found. Service was clumsy and amateur and the food can be described as bad and very bad.
Their burger went over the top. There was too much cheese splattered on bad beef. Sa hitsura at lasa, umay na umay ka na. Grace Park calls this OMG Burger which is priced at (unbelievably) P795. Oh my God, alright.
It was unanimous: this was blandest pasta we've eaten ever. They claim that they use fresh pasta, that's great. If only they put in some flavor... This Squash Ribbons, Pistachios, Goat Cheese was highway robbery at P450.
What can go wrong with meatballs? Well, this 3-Meatballs (P495) was all-wrong. We didn't like the texture and the beef left a funny taste on our tongues.
That dinner was not a total disaster. Personally, I liked this Organic Field Greens (P220). The Honey-Dijon Dressing was light and just right.
The Baked Crackling 2-Ways (P200) is a unique way of serving of chicharon (baked chicharon with cream cheese). We liked this appetizer.
I'm reading lots of not-so-good reviews about this place. Maybe Chef Gaita nees to tweak some things about this new concept. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was bad, Michy! Really bad. Napansin ko nga, I have tried 3 restaurants there in Rockwell at lahat serves bad food. The thing is, the other two are branches of really good restaurants! Pag nasa Rockwell One na, different na.
Deleteeek. this is really frustrating bilang soft opening sila at dapat bumongga na agad sila di ba? too bad for an overly expensive meal :(
ReplyDeletewowowo.. dissapointing pa ba yan? sa pics palang parang masarap na!!
ReplyDeleteWowow... can i buy one of this?
Saan pwede?
I think yummy toh.. :D
Anyways, have you tried Charlies?
Charlie’s grind and grill is deteriorating in quality and taste because Chef Robby Goco has left the group. Without Chef Robby and his personal touch to Charlie’s Burgers, it will never be the same.
Ayaw ko na kumain sa Charlie’s!
Wanting more something the best bites!