DuMont
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 486-7717
02/17/2008 Posted by itookawalk
i just finished my second dining experience at dumont with mixed feelings. my server suggested a great local wine, a great first course (white asparagus salad with hard-boiled eggs and truffle dressing...delicious!), and after i asked if he'd tried the wild striped bass on special he said no but recommended it anyway. the bass was to be served with leeks, wild mushrooms, and fingerling potatoes (not cheap, by the way). upon arrival, no potatoes. so i asked if they were still available and he said yes and that he would check with the kitchen. he returned 10 minutes later to ask if i wanted another glass of wine and didn't mention the potatoes. when i asked again, he seemed flustered and told me that he'd passed on the information to the kitchen, then asked me if i still wanted them, but before i could respond he took my unfinished plate and left. in the end i received a free creme brulee (which was ok). i wonder what happened to the mysterious fingerling potatoes. i'm not even that upset that they were missing...i was annoyed that he clearly forgot to say anything to the kitchen and then tried to cover it up by asking me if i wanted something else as a replacement. the fish was very bland too...don't waste your money.
Pros: great atmosphere, warm outdoor area even in winter!
Cons: awful server
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