191197 Tue May 08 09:09:48 -0700 2001 1 18 Manhattan 0 1021028 After hearing so much about how Bolo is not what it used to be, I was a bit apprehensive in going there for dinner on Friday night. I was pleasantly suprised that the food and service were both excellent. We had a drink before dinner at the bar, where we chatted with a friendly and attentive bartender. Moving on to dinner, the service was impeccable as well. I had the potatoe and horseradish crusted red snapper, which was cooked to perfection. The main reason I never liked Bolo was those horrible tables for two where you practically sit on top of the table next to you, which is unfortunately where we were seated. From what I hear Mesa and Bolo are hit or miss these days, so either Bolo is back or I caught a good day. Tue May 08 09:09:48 -0700 2001 0 mels 1 1021101 Bobby Flay needs to spend less time on TV and more time in the kitchen. This is concerning Mesa Grill. I have not been to Bolo in a couple of years, and remeber it as being very good. Argeed about the tables. People next to me there were blatantly eavesdropping on every word uttered. I feel like I was sitting down with 4 strangers. Thu May 10 11:12:05 -0700 2001 1021028 0 joey