Longevity does not equal edibility

Gabriellemm from 10009 | Posted on 10/29/08

This restaurant may be a Theater District relic and an old favorite for some, but it should be noted, as a warning, that the food here is really below par for New York City and is in no way worth the money. For $52 dollars I shared Chateaubriand for two with a friend. It was a struggle to cut through the meat because it was of such poor quality. I tasted another friend's steak a poivre, which was also surprisingly bad and was $27. Further, I think no maintenance, besides the unavoidable patch-up, has been done on the space, perhaps since it opened 57 years ago-- there is an intense moldy smell which I think could be a health violation. Although diners seemed to be enjoying themselves, I am sure it could not be for the food. (There is a sort of Sweeny Todd feeling in the air, as in who knows what is going on behind the scenes.)

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