Did you eat? Was the food better than when I was there for our very own Melissa Errico? Were the waiters annoying?
The Wolfgang Puck empire is now in charge of the kitchens at the Roosevelt Hotel. A three-course prix-fixe dinner, for which one is charged $25 (in addition to the cover charge which, for the Callaways, is $40) is served.
First course options include a seared ahi salad, a green salad or soup. Last night the soup was vegetarian split pea, and that is what I had.
Main course options include roast chicken, braised lamb shank or salmon. Last night they had lobster pot pie and vegetarian lasagna available as specials, too. I had the lamb shank and, though a bit fatty, it was tasty. (When I saw Miss Patti LuPone at the Cinegrill a few weeks ago, they had the lobster pot pie as a special, too, and that is what I ordered. It should have been called "The Hunt for Red Lobster," as little of the crustacean was to be found on my plate.)
Dessert choices included a chocolate raspberry torte, ice cream or something else that I am forgetting. I passed on dessert last night, but when I saw Miss LuPone, I had the torte and it was quite delicious.
Drinks (pricey, as you might suspect), tax and tip are all additional.
Service was pleasant, if a bit brisk.
And--sound system notwithstanding--I happen to like the room. No one is very far from the artists and the sight lines are good.