Hi everyone, I am George, one of the owners of Le Pigalle... One of my guests told me about this site. After I registered, I figured there is a lot to be said. Yes, it is about the review back in July. I was not expecting a 4-star, I knew we had a lot to improve, but I was not expecting a horrible review like that, either. All I know is, this is our first restaurant-given its location (moratorium zone), things were more difficult than we ever imagined. We have been improving since we opened on May 10th. The wine list has been changed 4 times, the last time was probably right before the critic came, but after Sietsema visited here. It will be changed one more time within a week. Yes, we did have problems with the bread here and there, but am proud to say finally we started to work with Firehook and really happy with their bread. We are no longer buying French fries in bulk, instead preparing them here, just like we did in Bistrot du Coin. We are finally introducing our new lunch menu next week with a really good deal for the first week. And we added red candles on tables and painted one wall in red to soften the all white concept. So, I listened to Tom on these ones. But, I really think the review was too harsh. "I contemplated my editor asking for hardship pay". "At least the water is cold" "25-cent wings in a cave look pretty good now"... All I am saying is we did not deserve that. We are really not that horrible after all. And in this week's chat, he says he does not see any improvement and he is not surprised the place is empty. How long before a critic gives a second chance?
And I am waiting for your comments and if you would like to stop by and introduce yourselves, I will be happy to hear your suggestions. Trust me, I am a friendly guy and eventually this place will do really good. I am not giving up that easy.
P.S. sorry about the lates (latest) on the topic, I could not get back and change it
