Jay Padia

Review of beauty and essex

Good looks, good service & avg food sums up our ex...

Good looks, good service & avg food sums up our experience.
Definitely a nice place as u step in. The entry chandelier, the metal wall art in bar room, the high ceilings and the skylight was all attractive. But if u have looked at the pics & as u step in, u would realize that the promise was bigger than what it turned out. Looked like the place is getting older. The dishware, silverware, table, couch, didn't speak the same luxury either.
In terms of food, the crowd favorite - soup & dumplings was cheesy & just ok. The empanadas were nice. Thai shrimp was good but not memorable. The shishito peppers could need more seasoning. Overall all these dishes didn't exceed the level an American chain restaurant can offer. Definitely not the NYC high end restaurant quality by any chance.
The Peruvian chicken was somewhat dry and the sauce didn't pack much flavor. The butterscotch dessert had nothing to write about.
My rating would be 2.5, but rounded down for the failed promise and high prices.