Always wanted to try this place because it is considered one of the most romantic restaurants in the country.
Goggled it and found this interview with the sommelier who walks around with a tastevin around his neck.
Best quote from this video-
“You already know you’re entering a spectacular restaurant when you’re greeted by someone like you”
In the first 15 seconds she looks like she has to pee so the tin cup didn’t really bother me after that. He also explained it is worn as a badge of honor.
One if by land, two if by sea? I had some of the worst service in my life at that restaurant. Of course this was 27 years ago but it made enough of an impression that I never went back.
Here’s a pic of when the Berserkers initiated the new young guy…
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Here’s a pic of the time Mark B tried to sneak into a Berserker tasting…(the dark hair gave him away.)
This next one is of Brian Tuite accepting the “Big-Ass Tastevin Trophy” for Berserker of the year, as presented to him by Todd (who is wearing his red wine outfit and chapeau.)
I had no clue that place was still in business. Haven’t been there since the mid-late 90’s which was probably the last time I heard anybody mention it. Their current menu looks like it hasn’t changed since I was last there.