Sample Room

12/02/08

Great atmosphere, mediocre food, overpriced but friendly

by tuanTUAN

After visiting the Sample Room yesterday for the umpteenth time, my best friend and I agreed that

we're pretty much over it. It's a great place to stop for an afternoon glass of wine (or two!) but the food

is REALLY on the wrong side of average and was extremely slow in gettin' to us to boot. Add to that

the ridiculous prices, really? They charged us $1.25 for a second basket of bread...now I'm not cheap,

but we spent over $40 on wine and $30 on food. Wouldn't common sense say "Hey, give those people

all the bread they want!" Everything on the menu, and I've had most of it, is definitely overpriced.

Try them for a chat over a cocktail or wine during the day, but skip the food!

• Pros: Great atmosphere, REALLY nice cheese selection!
• Cons: OVERPRICED ALL THE WAY!

11/02/08

Great experience

by lalicious

Went with some friends last night around 10:30 p.m. Had a great dinner-spot-on service. Their wine list is always fantastic and where else can you get wine, scotch, and tequila flights? Only complaint was that the bratwurst seemed a little over priced- $6.50 for one brat with a little spicy brown mustard. Everything else was amazing and well worth it- the tuna, stickney hill goat cheese, and the ratatuille.

10/22/08

IF YOU DON'T LOVE THIS JOINT YOU'RE NUTS!

by sky35sky

I was told about this place by my hairstylists (Boji Hairstudio, they're the best, also NE:) and have

been here 3 or 4 times. Okay, it's a perfect late after noon, early evening spot. I've always had great

service and the food is 99% bullet-proof. NO restaurant get every dish perfect every time, but overall

the food is scrumptious and reasonably priced. This whole area is very cool and friendly.

• Pros: Tasty/Friendly
• Cons: slightly overpriced but worth it