The sign on the outside of Seny says that they’re closed for the time being for “reinvention”. Apparently, they want things to be higher-end? Are tapas and molecular gastronomy (both pretty widespread concepts outside of Cincinnati) just a little too avant garde for this town? Is it a bad location? Who knows. I’ll be interested in what ends up in that space, though I’m sad that Seny (and their patatas bravas) are no more. To be clear (as I don’t think it was originally): Seny is supposed to re-open, but not as we know it now. If I find out more information, I’ll be sure to share!
ETA: Polly reports that it’s closed, period. Too sad.
Mokka has moved from the Syndicate… right next door to the old Cityside location! They’ve got the former burger guy from Zola’s (whose burgers are pretty yummy) behind the grill. Though their breakfast was disappointing, I’ll definitely try their burgers. They’ve gotten great reviews from a couple of friends who’ve gone.
The Iron Horse Inn had a lackluster review by Polly Campbell, which looks like it caused quite a furor. A few of my foodie friends discussed the review at the High End Party, as almost all of us had eaten there in both the previous incarnation and as the new restaurant and had an excellent meal (in fact, I had the same entree and dessert that Polly talked about in her review). Negative reviews will always get the most reaction (Balboa’s, anyone?) but her experience was very different than mine. It just goes to show you that every restaurant can have an off night.
Someone else (Hi, Tracy!) at the party had an interesting opinion about food bloggers vs. restaurant critics, and how most consumers are more interested in other consumers’ opinions, not a restaurant reviewer who might not be looking for the same thing a consumer is looking for. She said that she trusts her friends for their opinions on restaurants, so she’d be more inclined to listen to someone who seems more like a friend– like a food blogger or reader ratings on a website. I swear I just read an article on the same topic but I can’t remember where (perhaps someone can enlighten me?) What do you guys think? Do you trust Yelp, Urbanspoon and/or food bloggers over a restaurant critic?
