Paris Commune

“...It's gone downhill considerably--Went last Saturday night with party of 6 and a series of small unpleasant incidents and 1 large one made it an unpleasant evening-There were a number of empty tables which has never happened on a Saturday night-Ushered to a cramped corner table where we had to pass dishes back and forth to waiters and busboy-White wine arrived warm--After ordinary appetizers served, had to ask for bread--Entrees for 5 of us rated from fair to ok-I ordered the duck which was more than liberally coated with garlic and herbs, the reason being, that the duck itself had absolutely no taste it was like eating cardboard(I tried about 4 bites)--When the waiter asked how the food was, I told him my duck was pretty bad-He offerred to bring me something else, but by then my companions were almost finished, and I did not want to dine alone so I gratefully declined-When he came back for dessert orders he said the manager, Jamie, offerred me a complimentary dessert, but he would not take the duck off the bill, because he had tasted it and said it was just fine--I had never asked for the duck to be taken off the bill, but Jamie was sending me a message that his tastebuds were superior to that of a paying customer's-I'd never had a situation like this in any restaurant, anywhere--Desert arrived--4 of our party ordered the gingerbread and said it was tasteless(Must have been prepared by the duck chef)--A fairly hefty handwritten bill arrived(the credit card machine was broken) with a 20 percent tip included-I normally tip 20 percent for good service, but usually like it to be my decision--I hope Jamie gets part of the tip so he can afford to take lessons in "customer relations" and perhaps, get himself, a tastebud transplant!...

“...Beware....

“...The food at Le Paris was exquisite, and t. Everything was cooked and balanced to perfection, and the service staff were reserved but efficient and good...

“...This West Village French-American bistro is best known for its brunch menu, which features build-your-own omelets in addition to fancier offerings like foie gras and caviar eggs benedict ($27) and truffled eggs ($17)...

“... After complaining to the sympathetic manager, we were given free deserts -- which would have been nic. Just horrendous -- don't bother with this place...

“...I rarely revisit a restaurant after a bad experience (and my first experience was BAD), but yesterday my friend asked where we should have brunch, and I thought Paris Commune might merit a second chance...

“...We liked the menu and will definately be back as the escargot and onion soup were both suberb as was the warm baguette that quickly appeared on the table when we were seated...