Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Foreign Cinema



Foreign Cinema
Category:
French, American (New), Brunch
Neighborhood: The Mission
Price Range: $$$

I've been here several times for Dinner, for an afternoon Wedding Reception, a 40th Birthday Soiree and now, once for Brunch. And I have to say that although the food is decent, nothing to write home about but decent nonetheless, I really like this place for the Concept and the execution of that Concept...
For me, this place is very special...
With candles burning on all of the tables, and although some do not like the close proximity of the tables, I kinda like the Coziness of it all... One thing that struck me with the candlelight, was that when you looked up at the canopy above, the candles reflected its lights, which really added to the ethereal Ambiance of the Place... When I lived in Germany, I used to go to the movies fairly often and I remember how some places had candles or little lights that emulated candles on a narrow tray-like table that encompassed the back of the seats in front of you. And believe it or not, they even served food!So back to my review of the FC.... I'm not going to go into this elaborate drawn out critique of the food, because to me, the star of this place is the wonderful Atmosphere and the Great Service....

Service was good the 1st time we went, but this last time, we had by far, THE BEST Server ever!!! Kiersten made our dining experience extremely fun & memorable! She was on top of everything and really made us feel special. Thanks Kiersten! If only all People rocked it like you... You knock that shit out of the park! For real...
3 Stars because I know I will be back, but Kiersten bumped it up a whole other notch...
So 4 Stars from the Raptor.
You go, Girl!

Brunch was good as well...
I tried the Two Poached Eggs with Grilled Duck Breast, Warm Salad Greens, Croutons, Currants, Shitakes & Sherry, which I thought was quite good. We ran into my Girl, Kiersten, who remembered me, gave me a big ol' hug and sent us complimentary Glasses of Campagne.
See? I told you she was good...

My Friend's Wedding Reception & Another Friend's 40th Bday Soiree:
My Friends, the Valdellers had their afternoon Wedding Reception here a few years ago and it was fabulous and Very Cool. We started with the Reception and Cocktails in the Main Dining Room area inside. The passed Hors d'oeuvres were really really good... Impressive.
We then were ushered to the Outdoor Courtyard for Lunch which was also quite good. The Dancing part of the Reception was held in the Modernism West Gallery, which was a perfect spot for the 1st Dance, Cake-Cutting & Dancing...
Also, my girlfriend hosted her 40th Bday Soiree in the Modernism West Gallery and it was Fantastic! Once again, the Passed Hors D'Ouevres were Delicious and Plentiful. It's a Brilliant Place to host a Party...

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