Coming soon…Bollywood Grill
September 23rd, 2008
I never did get to the Rat Pack Cafe before it closed and was wondering if anything was going on with the space. I saw in the work permits that Bollywood Grill is moving in. I wish I liked Indian food, I’ve tried it a few times but I’m just not into it but I know this cuisine has a lot of hard core fans so I’m sure it will do well.
Wasn’t a bad place in and of itself, nice atmosphere & music, but suffered from delusions of grandeur like I’ve never seen. Prices above Ken’s for food that could have been made anywhere on route 9. I’m suprised they lasted as long as they did.
Stick with the BBC for “new hotness”, TGI’s for a party atmosphere, and Ken’s to impress somebody. Everything else nearby is for variety’s sake only.
Comment by Ray — September 23, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
I actually thought the Rat Pack food was much better than average, but expensive, yes. Their wine dinners with Fifth Ave. Liquors were a great deal and the food was paired excellently.
What I thought was odd about the place: in its attempt to appear local, they had this esoteric picture board in the entrance with photos of its regular patrons in various acts of celebration. Not so bad in itself, but too many pictures of celebratory bashes with strippers in attendance. Gave it a pretty low-brow appeal, I thought, and especially as a first impression to diners.
I saw the presentation to the BOS from the lawyer and proprietors of Bollywood. My feeling was that the place may be a cut above other Indian food joints, having some notable history in other locales, and being themed as such. But we’ll see.
Michelle, with your interest in good and fine cuisine, how can you not like Indian?
Comment by Matt — September 24, 2008 @ 11:47 am
I just can’t believe The Rat Pack didn’t have beer on tap. There’s always room for more Indian food.
Comment by John — September 24, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
We liked the Rat Pack and went there for special occasions. It is a shame that it closed.
Comment by Patty Hebert — September 26, 2008 @ 7:09 am