469811 Sat Dec 15 17:15:31 -0800 2007 3 3 California 0 3211362 Hi Hounds, Headed to Mtry. during the holidays. Heard about an Italian place called LaGiostra (sp?). Can anyone out there tell me about it? Thanks! Sat Dec 15 17:15:31 -0800 2007 134082 skippycat 1 3223488 Don't even think about it. We tried it with high hopes and were sorely disappointed. Bland food and very rude staff. Wed Dec 19 16:37:53 -0800 2007 3211362 65871 scout909 2 3227371 Thanks Scout, I hate wasting my time and $$'s. Glad to have the hound board to rely on. Thu Dec 20 21:23:01 -0800 2007 3223488 134082 skippycat 1 3309610 I guess your mileage may vary. A couple of years ago, my wife and I were staying at the Quality Inn next door, and were so tired of driving we decided to give La Giostra a try because it was walking distance. Now we stay a the Quality Inn BECAUSE it is next door to La Giostra. I have found the food to be interesting and delicious, and the staff to be quite cordial. We have taken many friends back there, including a New York Italian, who loved the place and has recommended it to her friends. Fri Jan 18 13:51:37 -0800 2008 3211362 158617 MurrayDelph