Rathbun's

All the hype, all the press and yes, it's terrific.  I grabbed a bite at the bar when it first opened and finally got to go back.   My husband thought it would be too stuffy and expensive and wouldn't go.  My girlfriends thought it would be too fattening and expensive and wouldn't go.   I dragged my daughter, yes dragged her; she's all about cheap Mexican fare. 

The hostesses were a little curt, but I am too when working the door on a very busy shift.    I don't know how much Kevin and Kurt pay them, but it can't be enough.  That is an incredibly important and thankless job, which is why I end up doing it often at Babette's.

I was very surprised by the prices.  They were very, very reasonable.  I had many small plates, my daughter had the marinated flank steak and we both devoured the mashed potatoes.  The small desserts were perfect.

Service was spot on.  Banquette and tables are a little close.  The men, handsome, quite handsome, at the next table were very close.  Lots of business people.

I did have to dress up.  My daughter had to dress up.  The only down side.