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[quote=Anonymous]I like the -feel- of the Inn and how comfortable it all is.  I also like how accommodating they are to food preferences and how gracious the servers are.

We have been at some fine dining establishments where the staff made customers out to be complete schmucks.  That doesn't happen at the Inn.  We were once seated by a table where the couple were totally out of their element and unfamiliar with a lot of things that are pretty customary in a starred restaurant.  I think they were there as a present or something.  Anyway, they clearly felt out of place and intimidated in the beginning.  Once the staff figured it out, the server and the sommelier and other staff went out of their way to make the couple feel comfortable and happy.  It was really nice to watch!!!

But I agree that it is disconcerting if one table receives waaaaay more attention than others.  I don't care if the owner wants to fuss over one table because that is his prerogative imo but the bustle is disturbing to the surrounding tables and that is annoying.  Same goes with other restaurants, not just the Inn.  I like the food, too, at the Inn and it is always a nice time.

We were asked once about the kitchen tour but we were trying to have a romantic evening sans kids so we turned it down.  Oddly, we haven't been asked again.  I doubt that it is because they remember us but who knows!?!

I agree with another poster that if everyone else is getting invited then it is poor form for one table to be ignored that way.  Either make it ultra exclusive or make it part of the evening for everyone.  Again, this is not just directed at the Inn but all restaurants.

Anyway, in answer to OP's question, we find that our meal service is about 2.5 hours or so.  Usually a smidge longer but sometimes shorter.  Some of the longer meals have been when there have been fewer other customers.  I attribute that to the staff's ability to read the moods of customers and know when we are wanting a more leisurely meal.[/quote]

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