| ambiance |
96.14999771118164% positive |
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the atmosphere is great (trendy, dim lighting, very Soho feel). ”
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It was the perfect place for a 33rd birthday dinner, party of 10 on a Friday night -- loud enough to be fun, not too loud to talk, gorgeous space, chic not stuffy. ”
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Relatively good value considering the location and scene. ”
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It must be difficult to make a decision about Mercer Kitchen based on the reviews below- and every restaurant has its off days, particularly during restaurant week- but we had an excellent meal, lively but not too loud atmosphere- even as early as our ger ”
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The romantic setting is a great place for a first date ;) ”
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the ambience was ok, and the lounge upstairs was nice. ”
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the atmosphere wonderful and the food magnificent ”
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love the decor but would not recommend sitting in the communal tables unless its a very big group, much more fun getting a table and people watch while you chomp on your $20 palm sized truffle pizza. ”
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The ambiance was pretty cool, but not worth the hassle. ”
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Exotic food, interesting decor and hot waiters. ”
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but great atmosphere ”
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the food was good the staff was snobby not a fun mix! ”
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The atmosphere is nice, tables are spacious, and it's not as crowded as other NYC restaurants. ”
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| dessert |
71.4300012588501% positive |
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There was interesting summer dessert, a rubarb-crisp with basil ice cream. ”
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my dessert was also just mediocre, overall, an ok place, but nothing to come back for. ”
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Their morning mocha and chocolate crecents were yummy too. ”
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Delicious appetizers and entrees, our server recommended a wonderful bottle of wine, and we couldn't resist dessert. ”
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The molten chocolate cake dessert was as good as the legend would require (not "dry" at all...) ”
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will say the french fries were just average, and the chocolate dessert also pretty commonplace,the strawberry rhubarb was nice but needed some of the chocolate from the chocolate dessert (like a little souffle with a warm chocolate center) to be better. ”
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Chocolate cake was dry. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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The green tea a great blend from the T salon & T emporium. ”
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Good wine list. ”
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Good wine list too, and the wines by the glass were all fresh and tasty. ”
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The scene is reasonably cool but unworth more than a drink. ”
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its a scene in itself and the cocktails are wonderful. ”
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Jean Georges's food is really good, and definately a lot better than most hip places, and there are a few good deals on the wine menu. ”
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will definetly go back soon, maybe next time for drinks at the cool bar that runs along the space. ”
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Delicious appetizers and entrees, our server recommended a wonderful bottle of wine, and we couldn't resist dessert. ”
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| food quality |
73.89999866485596% positive |
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love the decor but would not recommend sitting in the communal tables unless its a very big group, much more fun getting a table and people watch while you chomp on your $20 palm sized truffle pizza. ”
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Their morning mocha and chocolate crecents were yummy too. ”
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Figs and prosciutto with mozzarella- simple and perfectly matched, the mini cheeseburger was the best burger I ever had in my life, and roasted chicken with mashed potatoes delicious comfort food. ”
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The food was tasty, although as said below the portions were small, so it might not be the best value for the $$. ”
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Pizzas were something my son might make at kindergarden, my Salmon was still cool in the middle with not one accompanying side dish, our friends steak was like "shoe leather ”
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The food at Mercer Kitchen is great, flavorful and nicely portioned. ”
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My food was excellent and my server was polished and attentive. ”
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buy good quality produce and you do not have to cover it in sauce! ”
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good food, very noisy ”
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Aside from the over seasoned skate dish, everything was delicious! ”
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had the slow baked salmon with corn pudding and it was delicious. ”
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the food was good the staff was snobby not a fun mix! ”
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Exotic food, interesting decor and hot waiters. ”
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went their last night and the food was so bad i thought i was going to get sick right then and there. ”
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will say the french fries were just average, and the chocolate dessert also pretty commonplace,the strawberry rhubarb was nice but needed some of the chocolate from the chocolate dessert (like a little souffle with a warm chocolate center) to be better. ”
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Though the celery root soup was super yummy - everything else was an overpriced letdown- the plates come out looking like it's the depression era. ”
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The food and service is good but the portions are small. ”
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The salmon was very good. ”
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had the steak which was good (for a steak covered in sauce) but it was a very small size. ”
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The roasted beet salad and the black truffle pizza were amazing. ”
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the slow roasted salmon and the chicken. ”
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In spite of the reviews I've since read below, the duck was delicious (moist and, as usual, subtly flavored) and my skate was fantastic. ”
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The food was excellent and every dish at the table of 6 was something I would order again. ”
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great customer service and FANTASTIC food ”
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Stylish with great food ”
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Been to the Mercer a few times and honestly, the food is good despite its trendy vibe. ”
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The service was a bit slow, my friend had to send her food back twice, and overall the food wasn't bad. ”
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The food really is not good at all. ”
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Terrible food, terrible service, leaking roof. ”
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Biggest beef is the incredibly rude staff. ”
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Take your money and head to Savoy down the street for an amazing meal and great service. ”
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Don't worry, they also have great non-low-fat options like the classic eggs benedict. ”
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absolutely agree with other posts that you get very little food for the price but the food is good. ”
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The food was delicious - my friend and I tried the sashimi and horseradish pizza (yum!) ”
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My food was great (oysters, nice and fresh). ”
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If you like trendy places but actually expect to have innovative food and great service then I suggest Nobu or Gotham. ”
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Jean Georges's food is really good, and definately a lot better than most hip places, and there are a few good deals on the wine menu. ”
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The food options had good variety and I could always find a very healthy and tasty option. ”
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Good wine list too, and the wines by the glass were all fresh and tasty. ”
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may sound mean but i am tired of paying big bucks for bad food from famous names. ”
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Great night out with good food ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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The pizza with pricuttio, pistacios, pears, and goat cheese was wonderful. ”
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We then had the cold seafood platter. ”
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went here last night for restaurant week and the food was fabulous! ”
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The service was pretty poor all around, the food was well below average relative to the cost, and outside there is a crazy bum who harasses every customer who leaves the place. ”
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It must be difficult to make a decision about Mercer Kitchen based on the reviews below- and every restaurant has its off days, particularly during restaurant week- but we had an excellent meal, lively but not too loud atmosphere- even as early as our ger ”
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Took our friends there the other night and seriously had the worst meal of my life. ”
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Although my waiter had about as much personality as a dead fish, I loved the great solid food and would definately go back. ”
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The shellfish had been sitting open for a quit a while before service and the lump crab meat was full of shell. ”
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For the price that is charged for this platter it could as least be freshly prepared and have crab claw meat instead of backfin full of shell. ”
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Great room, Good food ”
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the atmosphere wonderful and the food magnificent ”
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| menu variety |
75.0% positive |
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Don't worry, they also have great non-low-fat options like the classic eggs benedict. ”
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Creative, seasonally-inspired menu and prices lower than we expected. ”
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The food options had good variety and I could always find a very healthy and tasty option. ”
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Jean Georges's food is really good, and definately a lot better than most hip places, and there are a few good deals on the wine menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This place is great if you have guests from out of town who do not want a touristy place - but a cool place for dining. ”
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The romantic setting is a great place for a first date ;) ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Although my waiter had about as much personality as a dead fish, I loved the great solid food and would definately go back. ”
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will definetly go back soon, maybe next time for drinks at the cool bar that runs along the space. ”
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my dessert was also just mediocre, overall, an ok place, but nothing to come back for. ”
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| service |
69.34999942779541% positive |
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The food and service is good but the portions are small. ”
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love the decor but would not recommend sitting in the communal tables unless its a very big group, much more fun getting a table and people watch while you chomp on your $20 palm sized truffle pizza. ”
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the food was good the staff was snobby not a fun mix! ”
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The service was a bit slow, my friend had to send her food back twice, and overall the food wasn't bad. ”
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The shellfish had been sitting open for a quit a while before service and the lump crab meat was full of shell. ”
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Crap service, nice iced cappuccino ”
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Delicious appetizers and entrees, our server recommended a wonderful bottle of wine, and we couldn't resist dessert. ”
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The service was attentive. ”
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If you like trendy places but actually expect to have innovative food and great service then I suggest Nobu or Gotham. ”
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The worst service in New York ”
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The service was great and they were very accomidating in moving our reservations around for us to meet our needs. ”
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The service great ”
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Service was attentive and knowledgeable. ”
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Terrible food, terrible service, leaking roof. ”
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Everyone from the reservationist to the servers were warm and friendly, even with the busy crowd of diners. ”
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It must be difficult to make a decision about Mercer Kitchen based on the reviews below- and every restaurant has its off days, particularly during restaurant week- but we had an excellent meal, lively but not too loud atmosphere- even as early as our ger ”
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Probably my worst dining experience in new york, and I'm a former waiter so I know what I'm talking about. ”
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Each time, the service was impeccable - not too interruptive but very attentive. ”
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The service, however, was the worst I've ever had. ”
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My food was excellent and my server was polished and attentive. ”
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Uninformed, rude staff. ”
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great customer service and FANTASTIC food ”
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The crowd is of course beautiful, but the staff is not that bad. ”
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definitely recommend this place, but Australians who like to throw phones at hotel staff are apparently not welcome anymore. ”
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Exotic food, interesting decor and hot waiters. ”
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The service at Mercer Kitchen was the worst I have ever had in New York. ”
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Biggest beef is the incredibly rude staff. ”
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The service was pretty poor all around, the food was well below average relative to the cost, and outside there is a crazy bum who harasses every customer who leaves the place. ”
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Friendly staff. ”
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Although my waiter had about as much personality as a dead fish, I loved the great solid food and would definately go back. ”
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Take your money and head to Savoy down the street for an amazing meal and great service. ”
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| value |
64.43999767303467% positive |
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do wonder if I would have loved it as much if I was paying full price. ”
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There are so many excellent restaurants in New York for the same price, please take my advice and go to another one. ”
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know NYC is expensive but this is ridiculous! ”
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Jean Georges's food is really good, and definately a lot better than most hip places, and there are a few good deals on the wine menu. ”
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The food and service is good but the portions are small. ”
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The food was tasty, although as said below the portions were small, so it might not be the best value for the $$. ”
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Take your money and head to Savoy down the street for an amazing meal and great service. ”
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For the price that is charged for this platter it could as least be freshly prepared and have crab claw meat instead of backfin full of shell. ”
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may sound mean but i am tired of paying big bucks for bad food from famous names. ”
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NYC is full of wonderful places to eat so please, spare yourself the time and money and eat somewhere else. ”
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Creative, seasonally-inspired menu and prices lower than we expected. ”
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The ambiance was pretty cool, but not worth the hassle. ”
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Relatively good value considering the location and scene. ”
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Though the celery root soup was super yummy - everything else was an overpriced letdown- the plates come out looking like it's the depression era. ”
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absolutely agree with other posts that you get very little food for the price but the food is good. ”
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| wait time |
37.5% positive |
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The service was a bit slow, my friend had to send her food back twice, and overall the food wasn't bad. ”
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the slow roasted salmon and the chicken. ”
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am generally a big fan of anything JGV comes up with, and Mercer Kitchen was for some reason one of the only one of his restaurants that we hadn't yet tried, so we made reservations last minute without taking the time to read much about it first. ”
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had the slow baked salmon with corn pudding and it was delicious. ”
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