Chez Spencer or Spruce, thoughts?
Hey everyone, I'm torned between going to Chez Spencer or Spruce, both restaurants I have not tried yet. I felt like going to some place special but will be dining alone and don't want to necessarily dress up too much. (Maybe a jacket, but don't feel like a tie; if I can wear jeans with a jacket, perfect!)
I initially thought of Spruce because I heard good things about the chef, and it's been on my list for a long time. But then a friend told me of her special dinner at Chez Spencer, which has been around for a long time and has a good rep too.
What's the pros and cons? Which is nicer for a solo diner? Which has interesting things on the menu to choose from?
Thanks in advance for weighing in!
By singleguychef
on Mar 12, 2010 11:46 AM
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I've never been to Chez Spencer but I've had mixed experiences at Spruce. I went for a private event and the food was very good, well executed, standard flavor profiles, nothing adventurous. Still, it was good enough to return. Later, I met some friends for a casual DAT lunch and was disappointed by some undercooked risotto and a somewhat dry hamburger. We agreed that the high point of the meal, if any, were the (duck fat?) french fries. You could wear jeans and a jacket. I remember a small bar area, but the service and the atmosphere is such that I probably wouldn't go there as a solo diner.
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Definitely Spruce. Grab a seat at the bar. Often mentioned as one of the best places to dine alone, and I totally agree. Spruce has a great bar menu in addition to their dinner menu.
Chez Spencer is not somewhere you go alone.
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