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Subject:     Re(1): Two "Cal-French" bistros: Joe Joe's and Carafe
Name:        Kev
Posted:      July 13, 2001 at 20:50:32
 
In Reply To: Two "Cal-French" bistros: Joe Joe's and Carafe
             Posted by Jennifer W. on July 13, 2001 at 17:03:36

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Thanks for the review, Jennifer. Was the $15 meal at Carafe chosen from special dishes that are not found on the regular menu? Or is it dishes you could order a la carte anyway?
 
A few weeks ago some friends and I were debating going there or the special Wednesday night regional dinners ($25) at Alto Palato. We ended up going to Alto Palato. It was more of a "prix fixe" menu that you get something that wasn't available on the regular menu. But we were sold on the fact that you get 40% off wine if you get their regional meal. It seemed like the Carafe was just a "value dinner", where you pick one from column A, one from column B, and one from column C, for a special price.
 
Turns out we regretted our decision in going to Alto Palato. The risotto was undercooked (the waitress called it 'al dente'), and the chicken was dry. 
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