The Diplomat

Closed forever.

Well it's a lovely place,and the two young ladies were both very charming,helpful and enthusiastic;BUT ( there's always a but isn't there ) the food is at most 2 stars,the 3rd star is strictly for the help.My pal ordered a cheese burger and fries.His verdict:average.He also thought the Living Room Lounge does burgers better and cheaper.At 8 bucks for a burger with fries or salad,I would like to have a patty bigger than 3-1.As for my turkey burger,it was pretty good.Toasted multi-grain bun with fresh spinach and topped with goat cheese.However they could 86 the cranberry aioli without harming the sandwich.But then I think this whole "aioli" thing is over done.I think the most telling thing about this eatery is the salad mix.They call it spring mix;but it's not.They also don't have cruets for oil and vinegar dressing.As a matter of fact if you do order oil and vinegar expect a monkey dish of oil and one of malt vinegar.Not that tasty on a salad.Their dinners look interesting and reasonably priced;so they might have a chance.

Work one block away.   Came at noon and there was only one other group in the restaurant.  Still took exactly one hour to get our food despite there only being 12 customers in the place.    Unfortunate as they will not stay open with slow lunch service.  Ordered southern fish sandwich and it was ice cold with the actual filet a square like from McDonalds.   One of the members of my party received the wrong dish, but was afraid to tell the staff for fear of waiting another hour for the correct food.  I'm disappointed as I am hoping somebody will finally make this location work.  Hopefully this was an isolated issue or the owners can improve service.