I'm going to venture into new territory here (the dreaded restaurant review!). I had dinner this evening with Funshu our friend Alex at a new restaurant called James in Prospect Heights. Burgers, pasta, creamed Swiss Chard, strawberry salad, and wine were consumed. Alex complained that the location was weird (cursed corner problem-o); Anshu thought it was overpriced, but then admitted that she thinks everything is overpriced; I liked the tin ceiling and the paint job on the wall behind the bar (distressed paint), but thought that the booth seating was a little uncomfortable and wasn't crazy about their choice of wooden chairs (conventional and borrrrring). The highlight of the meal was probably when Alex, who is allergic to nuts, asked whether there is such a thing as, "Macadamia walnuts," to which Funshu responded, "Um, that's like asking if there's such a thing as a kiwi banana."
All in all, if I had a restaurant rating system that rated restaurants with on a system of one to five chins (as in the more chins the better, medieval style!), I would give James a healthy...
(drum roll)
three chins!
Congratulations, James! You have just won the promise of my patronage at least one more time.
but what's up with the apples-on-counter decor in the photo? That kinda makes my list of pretentious interior design choices for restaurants-- does it do the same for you? (I mean, you can't grab one and eat it, can you?)
I do LOVE hooks under the bar, though...so maybe I could be compelled to try it afterall. I should go with Funshu, I think everything's overpriced, too. Especially appetizers and orange juice.
Posted by: hill mill | September 10, 2008 at 05:30 PM