vat_ever
(1) review
2/15/2007
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Cuisine:
fondue American (New)
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Larkspur |
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Good grief, what a let down... went there last night with my fiance for Valentine's Day - first time there, first time at a fondue restaurant. Initial impressions upon entering the place were pretty positive... very unique and ecclectic feel - but soon the uniqueness of the brick kiln oven-hallways began to feel more like catacombs. I don't have enough space to report the whole experience... so I'll simply say this: there is a total lack of ventilation & air circulation in this place. Couple that with all the steamy emissions coming from every table's fondue pot and holy cow - you can barely breathe. It felt like a dank, humid greenhouse. The food was lackluster - SO not worth the hefty prices. All servers make a canned (and annoying) corporate presentation (sales-heavy). And to add insult to injury, your clothes will absolutely REEK afterward from the constant brothy steam that dominates the air. We both had head/stomach aches at the end of the night. ”
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lafontaine
(50) reviews
8/19/2006
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Cuisine:
fondue American (New)
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Larkspur |
| “ Do not go here if you are claustrophobic!!!! The place was first converted to a restaurant in the late 80's called Remillards. In 1887 they made bricks here, and after the 1906 quake, made most of the bricks to rebuild the city. You sit inside an oven thinking if it will collapse or cook you (I do anyway), kind of morbid, and not really comfortable. I guess others felt the same since the place closed a few years later and got converted to offices. Now returning as a trendy CHAIN fondue place, with jittery bar service, very limited menu and expensive. Dinner for two (fondue) $100. plus tip + drinks. My cheese fondue had a funny off taste to the cheese, (one too many double-dippers?) Teriyaki Steak, (little tough) and unless you like strawberrys dipped in chocolate, slim dessert choices. Extensive Local wine list with moderate pricing. How long will this fad last here? That's the question. To me it's just a little too quirky for a regular dining place. Plenty of parking. ”
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lunabeam
(45) reviews
8/18/2006
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Cuisine:
fondue American (New)
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Larkspur |
| “ Definitely an experience to be had. The old Brick Kiln building houses this restaurant, and it is definitely like exploring a cave with winding paths to get seated at your table. But the lighting is done well and the place feels cozy. The 'big night out' gives you a LOT of food (but then again, it's a lot of money too!); you pick a cheese fondue and get bread, apples and veggies to dip. Then you pick your meat and what kind of broth you want to cook it in. Then you get dessert, where you can pick from a variety of chocolate fondues, or create your own which is fun. A group of 4 would probably be ideal, too many people creates fondue pots full of sticks, tangles of arms, and food getting knocked off the sticks (though you get a slotted spoon to help recover the swimmers). Service is prompt and efficient, and they have a menu of fun cocktails. Good for a special occasion dinner, you'll leave feeling stuffed!
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pengrin
(59) reviews
4/27/2006
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Cuisine:
fondue American (New)
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Larkspur |
| “ A great atmosphere - I walked in feeling like I'm in a cave. It's dark inside but it's pretty cozy. Service there was amazing, we had a great waiter, Beth. We ordered the 'Big Night Out', it was amazing and filling. We had the works. Just check out their menu online. I really loved the Yin & Yang chocolate fondue. It was amazing. It's definitely better to go in paired groups. ”
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