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jnwall Sep 21, 2012 09:01 AM

Anyone been to the new Piedmont?

I understand that Piedmont has a new chef. Has anyone been there lately to check out the new regime?

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    ToothTooth Oct 3, 2012 06:29 AM

    I went last Wednesday evening to have a quick bite before a show at Manbitesdog Theater. It turns out that every Wednesday appetizers are $5.00 each so it was a good chance for my wife and I to order a few light snacks and a round of drinks before the show. We had the kale cesear salad with poached tuna, the grilled shrimp skewer salad and the butternut squash bisque. For drinks we had the Bitter Bull (gin, Cocchi Americano, Campari, lavender-orange bitters) and a dark and stormy.

    Everything we ordered was enjoyable but, again, we didn't have time to order a full meal. I'd be interested to try them for a full course meal when I have more time to spare. All in all, it doesn't seem that much different than when Chef Marco was still there.

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      anne7134 Oct 2, 2012 07:29 PM

      I went with a group of 10 last Monday and we were all fairly underwhelmed. Reports ranged from okay to terrible. I had fish (I think it was mahi mahi, but I'm not positive I correctly remember) on a bed of spicy lentils. The fish was fishy smelling but only slightly fishy tasting. The lentils were the highlight of the meal. I heard reports of bad pasta dishes and just okay beef and pork dishes, but I didn't eat them so I can't comment. I felt like the dishes were on the pricy side and was surprised to see that they charge for bread. Overall, I feel like there are much better places in the immediate area that have similar prices and more attentive service. I will not be returning.

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