Cafe Nola seems like a good idea. It's in an Art Museum. It has a beautiful view of Hemming Plaza. It has a menu that's classier than the average sandwich and soda joint.
But much like Communism, Cafe Nola sounds great on paper, but in reality, not so much.
Their rolls were very good. Their blueberry spread on the rolls was awesome. If I had eaten a roll and left, it would've been a great experience.
Instead, I waited 40 minutes for my food. On a weekday lunch hour. Because, you know, I can stroll back into work any time I like without a care in the world. Upon giving the waitress a "WTF?!" she explained that my pizza had gone to the wrong table, and mine would be coming out momentarily. At this point, I ask her just to box it so I can eat it at work.
Moments later, my food is presented on a plate. I'm told it's complimentary. It's beautiful, and I figure I can eat quickly, so I strap on the feedbag and go to town.
I get through 2 of 5 pieces before I notice. Is that? I poke at it with a fork. I ask my friend, "Is that?"
Chicken. They put shreaded fucking chicken on my fucking pizza. I specifically mentioned to the waitress when ordering, "I'd like this pizza if I can get it without chicken. I don't eat meat, so if that's a problem, let me know and I'll pick something else."
Currently, I am unsure if my overwhelming feeling of nausea is caused directly from the fact that I haven't had chicken in more than 1.5 years, or if it's a mental thing, and I'm making myself sick. My bet is a little of both.
My Creative Director is now walking around the office clucking like a chicken. If I do hurl, I know exactly who I'm aiming for.
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That's what you get at those fancy spots. "Cafe" must be French "two hour lunch".
Cafe Carmon is the same way. The only exception I know of is Cafe Erotica. In addition to speedy service, you'll get a much more interesting response from your server when asking "WTF?"
Drawback: Their selection of vegetarian items is somewhat limited.
You hit cafe nola at exactly the wrong time. Three weeks proir to your lunch the chef there was let go and it has gone dowhill from there. But she will be back in february when JMOMA takes over the cafe permanently. They have been leasing it out to the people that used to own chives in san marco. They had to close chives and I guess since they no longer had the other restaurant they thought they could run it without her. So the museum is not renewing the lease and hired her to take over. looks like the jokes on them. I have eaten there many times and it has been really good and I have never waited that long for my lunch. But i have some friends in the industry and they have suggested staying away until after the take over in february. And since I spend about 15 bucks every time I eat there I am taking the advice!
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