I go for the exciting food. I find the staff knowledgeable, courteous and helpful - most of the time. For example, I was late recentley, meeting two couples who had never been there. I arrived to find the hostess explaining how the menu worked in a courteous and really useful way. And our waiters and waitresses have been wonderful about telling us what is on each plate they bring. And about things like new utensils at the change from fish to meat.
On the other hand, as the house gets crowded and the evening wears on things can be forgotten and errors made. I haven't experienced the rudeness or arrogance I sometimes get in Manhattan, merely an occassional error by new or novice wait staff. It is also true that the space is tiny.
But on the other hand, the food is fabulous, a fresh adventure every time I go. And under priced IMHO. The check when it comes is substantially less than dinner would have been at the leading major Manhattan restaurants. It's as though Pardes charges you for the food, but doesn't bill for the excitement of the eating experience. Priceless.
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