tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post3014855581903998413..comments2023-10-21T08:28:30.160-04:00Comments on Exploring Food My Way: Satisfying the Craving: Another Visit To L'AlbatrosTinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-83556729209254906812010-02-15T18:52:57.179-05:002010-02-15T18:52:57.179-05:00There was MUCH discussion on the Cleveland Food an...There was MUCH discussion on the Cleveland Food and Wine Forum about that de-constructed cassoulet when L'Albatros first opened. Some felt it was fine to serve it de-constructed, others felt it shouldn't be called cassoulet unless served traditionally. Personally, I'm in the first group, but I can understand the alternating point of view.<br /><br />Your other issues, undercooked seafood (twice no less), service issues, underseasoned food ... these are issues that I hope someone connected with L'Albatros finds here in these comments and can address them. Clearly you gave the restaurant multiple chances and each time you were underwhelmed.Tinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-83604385061373997252010-02-15T18:05:36.631-05:002010-02-15T18:05:36.631-05:00The first dish I tried was skate wing. It was goo...The first dish I tried was skate wing. It was good, but I have had much better. All in all it was very basic. The second dish was scampis with cabbage, noodles and pernod. The scampis were nearly raw, and when sent back to the kitchen returned to the table in basically the same state. I don't mind my fish a little undercooked, but not seafood. And the cabbage and noodles were a condiment instead of a nicely balanced part of the dish. The third dish I ordered was the cassoulet. I expected a slow-cooked, complex dish, as is traditional. Instead it is a de-consructed cassoulet, with a bean dish as the base and the meat elements added to the top. Tasty enough, but not cassoulet. And a little on the bland side. The service has been less than stellar as well. One visit we were pretty much ignored other than taking our order, bringing it to the table, and receiving the check. Drink refills were never offered and bread only appeared at the very beginning of the meal. I am somewhat reassured that I am not the only one who has this experience. I was beginning to think it was just me.Mahalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773257516148965744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-25901425654457358292010-02-15T11:14:26.233-05:002010-02-15T11:14:26.233-05:00@Mahala: Every time I've gone, it's been g...@Mahala: Every time I've gone, it's been great, but I have to be fair and acknowledge that you aren't the first person I've heard say that they've been less than impressed. What were some of the problems you noticed?Tinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-28201816512733759912010-02-15T09:55:01.199-05:002010-02-15T09:55:01.199-05:00I have made multiple visits to L'Albatros and ...I have made multiple visits to L'Albatros and I still don't understand the extremely positive buzz. I think that it's quite overrated. I have ordered diverse entrees just to make sure I am eating across a wide spectrum of the menu and each time things have come up short in one way or another. I am in no rush to go back, which is unfortunate due to its great location for so many activities that I attend. I want badly to love this place, but apparently is just isn't meant to be.Mahalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773257516148965744noreply@blogger.com