New Orleans, LA




I've been very disappointed with the quality of food and service as of  late. I don't like to write bad reviews, but when it's necessary.. you gotta do it. Cafe Rani is a very nice looking restaurant nestled in a courtyard on Magazine Street. But that's pretty much where all of the good stuff come to an end. The services was passable even though our Spinach Dip appetizer didn't until after our entrees and not until we had to remind her. Who knows how long it's been sitting under the heat lamp..



Spinach and Artichoke Dip


As far as the quality of Spinach and Artichoke Dip was concerned.. you can see it in the picture. A few pieces of spinach mixed in with some thickened cream and some cheese. The flavors were average, but the look was a huge turn off. The best part had to be the wheat pita bread.



Crawfish Monica



Shrimp Eggplant Rani

Crawfish Monica, "Crawfish tails served in a cajun cream sauce with angel hair pasta, with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs". It was actually the highlight of the meal. The sauce was good and flavorful. Second was the Shrimp Eggplant Rani, "Layered medallions of breaded eggplant, portobello mushroom smoked gouda, roasted onions & peppers, wilted spinach with grilled shrimp and a pesto-alfredo cream sauce atop cappellini pasta" I've got to be honest.. it wasn't terrible. Could have used a bit more salt, but I didn't mind adding it.



Side of Broccoli

And we ordered a side of Broccoli and this is what we got. A plate with over-cooked dirty broccoli that to my culinary expertise, was thrown on a plate from 5 feet away. They might as well have thrown it from the kitchen. I guess the meal would have been more enjoyable if the service was more efficient and the spinach & artichoke dip were a little better, and maybe if the broccoli was prepared properly.. but please excuse the pun when I say, "it left a bad taste in our mouths".

This is why we need food bloggers in this world. We need to be held accountable for our actions. Chefs and servers should take pride in what they do, and when they don't.. people need to know.

 

Would you ever go back to a restaurant after having a bad experience? Another chance perhaps?

I don't know myself..

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