by Deb Hall » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:34 pm
Bill,
My intent was to post something about CQ yesterday when I first read it, but family b'days interrupted me.....
Unfortunately we have not been able to dine at CQ since Rick took the helm. With that said, my experience at CQ prior to that was very contrary to the previous negative post. When I first moved to Louisville ( 10 years ago) I would dine at CQ only for the outdoor seating in the warm weather- the food was very secondary and my choice consisted of a good, if not special, hamburger. But our experience under the last Executive Chef was totally different: you could get really GREAT food and wonderful outdoor dining. On several visits, we and friends had a Wasabi-encrusted Sea Bass that was truly exceptional. And on one occasion, when we attempted to order it and we were told they had run out, Chef John sent out a card comping us several orders of the Sea Bass for a future visit. From a service perspective, we were very impressed- far, far above what we would expect for being "out of something". Table service was very good, and they've always been very family friendly.
While I haven't experienced it, knowing Rick's standards, I would only have expected it to go up even a further notch. I'd think Captain's Quarters would be an excellent choice for your "not so daring family".
Deb
