Mary Melcher

Review of Bloom Restaurant - Fox Restaur...

I once enjoyed lunch at North--it was busy and a b...

I once enjoyed lunch at North--it was busy and a bit noisy, but the pizza was good. Today when I stopped the noise level was truly unbearable--the hostess suggested I go to the "dining room" area and she escorted me there. It was less noisy but as it began to fill up, people trying to speak to one another had to shout to be heard which only added to the unpleasant atmosphere. Then someone decided what we needed was "music"--well mainly it was just a thumping bass in the background.

By the time my lunch arrived, I could stand it no longer and though it was a very hot day, I asked if I might eat outside.

The staff were all very nice--and apologized profusely for the racket--I replied that I knew this was by design and not their doing. The pizza was only so-so.

I understand there is a train (wreck?) of thought that says noisy is the way to go in restaurants now---I have no idea where that insanity originated but it is getting more difficult except in the finest dining establishments, to find anything resembling a pleasant sound level.

I will not return.