Comments on: Sonoma Misses the Mark http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/ A Guide to Noshing North of Boston Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:42:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: JR http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-292 JR Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:54:10 +0000 http://www.northshoredish.com/?p=1111#comment-292 Hi Chris, Thanks for letting us know about your experience. Based on comments here, it seems Sonoma is hit or miss—sometimes great, sometimes not. Not sure why. Hi Chris,

Thanks for letting us know about your experience. Based on comments here, it seems Sonoma is hit or miss—sometimes great, sometimes not. Not sure why.

]]> By: Chris http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Chris Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:52 +0000 http://www.northshoredish.com/?p=1111#comment-291 I need to agree with the review, my experiences were not good, and I really want to like this place. The staff really tries, but the food falls very short, and the concept is oddball. I've been top GastroPubs in London, and been to Sonoma, and what the two have to do with each other makes no sense, especially on this menu that is neither Brit nor Cali in its influences. I need to agree with the review, my experiences were not good, and I really want to like this place. The staff really tries, but the food falls very short, and the concept is oddball. I’ve been top GastroPubs in London, and been to Sonoma, and what the two have to do with each other makes no sense, especially on this menu that is neither Brit nor Cali in its influences.

]]> By: Jane http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Jane Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:58:16 +0000 http://www.northshoredish.com/?p=1111#comment-253 If I had been the first to write a review I would have to agree with everything that Angela has written. I had a very similar experience, and probably the only difference was that I did not get the opportunity to try the chocolate cake! Sonoma was a highlight during a vacation to the area, and will be sure to dine again when I return. I will definitely be ordering the double stuffed pork, but then will it be that delicious filet with velvety shiitake sauce? I hope duringt my next holiday I get to sample from Oscar's menu to discover more favorites! If I had been the first to write a review I would have to agree with everything that Angela has written. I had a very similar experience, and probably the only difference was that I did not get the opportunity to try the chocolate cake! Sonoma was a highlight during a vacation to the area, and will be sure to dine again when I return. I will definitely be ordering the double stuffed pork, but then will it be that delicious filet with velvety shiitake sauce? I hope duringt my next holiday I get to sample from Oscar’s menu to discover more favorites!

]]> By: KN http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-229 KN Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:51:34 +0000 http://www.northshoredish.com/?p=1111#comment-229 Angela, We are always happy to have readers give us feedback, and I'm glad you had such a positive experience at Sonoma. The reason that we went was because of people just like you—we had heard terrific things about it. I don't doubt those who recommend it for a moment, I'm sure they had a great meal. However, what Jill wrote accurately depicts the dining experience of our party on that particular night. And that is what we do here: share our experiences. Whether the problems were due to staffing, supply or kitchen issues I can't say. Given what others like you have reported, that evening may very well have been an exception, and eventually we'll return at some point to find out. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Kristen Angela,

We are always happy to have readers give us feedback, and I’m glad you had such a positive experience at Sonoma.

The reason that we went was because of people just like you—we had heard terrific things about it. I don’t doubt those who recommend it for a moment, I’m sure they had a great meal.

However, what Jill wrote accurately depicts the dining experience of our party on that particular night. And that is what we do here: share our experiences.

Whether the problems were due to staffing, supply or kitchen issues I can’t say. Given what others like you have reported, that evening may very well have been an exception, and eventually we’ll return at some point to find out.

Thanks for taking the time to comment,

Kristen

]]> By: Angela http://www.northshoredish.com/2009/08/25/sonoma-misses-the-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Angela Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:07:12 +0000 http://www.northshoredish.com/?p=1111#comment-227 Don't let the above negative review fool you or turn you and your guests away from a fine night of dining and drinks at Sonoma. I was there with a group of friends for a night out, and we loved it! We're definitely headed back again soon. We've given Sonoma a 1st tier spot. The setting is cozy and relaxed, and yet you didn't feel on top of everybody at the table. The setup of this gastropub seems well thought out, not gimmicky or eclectic. The food received high marks from each of us. Our entrees were excellent. I had the filet mignon topped with shitake sauce. It melted in your mouth! Some shared the flatbread pizza, which was also incredible. Every plate was delicious. Everything is made from scratch by the chef, who is a professionally trained culinary chef. Sauces, toppings, dressings, you name it, everything from scratch. After our meal, the chef came to the table to ensure our expectations were met. The waitress was attentive throughout, and even the owner briefly checked on us to make sure things went well. As for dessert, no problem. I'll be sure to recommend the creme brulee to anybody who hadn't made up their mind yet. The chocolate cake was to die for too! Anyway, you have to try this new Sonoma gastropub for yourself and make up your own mind. A food critic needs to give a balanced critique of a restaurant. This review by JR was so skewed to the downside, it kind of lost all credibility. You have to check it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Angela Don’t let the above negative review fool you or turn you and your guests away from a fine night of dining and drinks at Sonoma. I was there with a group of friends for a night out, and we loved it! We’re definitely headed back again soon. We’ve given Sonoma a 1st tier spot. The setting is cozy and relaxed, and yet you didn’t feel on top of everybody at the table. The setup of this gastropub seems well thought out, not gimmicky or eclectic. The food received high marks from each of us. Our entrees were excellent. I had the filet mignon topped with shitake sauce. It melted in your mouth! Some shared the flatbread pizza, which was also incredible. Every plate was delicious. Everything is made from scratch by the chef, who is a professionally trained culinary chef. Sauces, toppings, dressings, you name it, everything from scratch. After our meal, the chef came to the table to ensure our expectations were met. The waitress was attentive throughout, and even the owner briefly checked on us to make sure things went well. As for dessert, no problem. I’ll be sure to recommend the creme brulee to anybody who hadn’t made up their mind yet. The chocolate cake was to die for too! Anyway, you have to try this new Sonoma gastropub for yourself and make up your own mind. A food critic needs to give a balanced critique of a restaurant. This review by JR was so skewed to the downside, it kind of lost all credibility. You have to check it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

Angela

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