Comments on: 10 Reasons The Coffee Table Sucks http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:13:28 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: seanbonner http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51815 seanbonner Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:38:43 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51815 "Another thing: when they squeeze OJ, what do you expect them to do with it?" Well, I expect them to not put it in a bottle with a store logo in it and little plastic safety seal and paper tab on the cap that the guy had to rip off in order to pour it. But that's just me. "Another thing: when they squeeze OJ, what do you expect them to do with it?"

Well, I expect them to not put it in a bottle with a store logo in it and little plastic safety seal and paper tab on the cap that the guy had to rip off in order to pour it. But that’s just me.

]]> By: pcloadletter http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51813 pcloadletter Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:12:32 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51813 Lots of commenters here trying to avoid shin-kicks and eye-spit. Lots of commenters here trying to avoid shin-kicks and eye-spit.

]]> By: melsmell http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51810 melsmell Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:36:22 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51810 I agree with this post. I'm sure the coffee table has nice folks and all and I wouldn't expect them to really wait on me because of the whole cafeteria thing- but the plain fact here is the food is TERRIBLE. I've held out hope several times because my boyfriend likes the place but, was disappointed every time! I agree with this post. I’m sure the coffee table has nice folks and all and I wouldn’t expect them to really wait on me because of the whole cafeteria thing- but the plain fact here is the food is TERRIBLE. I’ve held out hope several times because my boyfriend likes the place but, was disappointed every time!

]]> By: gabriele360 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51808 gabriele360 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:03:12 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51808 I've enjoyed many meals at the original Coffee Table, but while I live closer to the one in Eagle Rock, comments from friends and online have kept me away from the new one. I don't know where you live, and I only go there with friends when I am in their area (Hollywood) but the Beachwood Cafe on North Beachwood (original entrace to Hollywoodland) is well known for their oatmeal. I haven't had it, but friends really enjoy it. The rest of the cooking is ok, nothing fancy, but fast service and very reasonable prices...and considering the area, no attitude. On the oj, I guess CT thinks 'fresh squeezed' means 'not from concentrate' rather than actually squeezed directly by them from the oranges. Obviously, they subscribe to the philosophy of Humpty Dumpty (to Alice): "When I use a word, it means what I want it to mean; neither more, nor less". I’ve enjoyed many meals at the original Coffee Table, but while I live closer to the one in Eagle Rock, comments from friends and online have kept me away from the new one.
I don’t know where you live, and I only go there with friends when I am in their area (Hollywood) but the Beachwood Cafe on North Beachwood (original entrace to Hollywoodland) is well known for their oatmeal. I haven’t had it, but friends really enjoy it. The rest of the cooking is ok, nothing fancy, but fast service and very reasonable prices…and considering the area, no attitude.
On the oj, I guess CT thinks ‘fresh squeezed’ means ‘not from concentrate’ rather than actually squeezed directly by them from the oranges.
Obviously, they subscribe to the philosophy of Humpty Dumpty (to Alice):
"When I use a word, it means what I want it to mean; neither more, nor less".

]]> By: bbxx http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51802 bbxx Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:52:53 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51802 Another thing: when they squeeze OJ, what do you expect them to do with it? It's got to go into SOME KIND of container. I worked in kitchens and bars for years and I've squeezed THOUSANDS of oranges for juice, and 99% of the time it goes into the same big plastic jug - like you saw. And didn't you add up the costs of everything before you ordered? Why are you whining about the $50, when they clearly post prices on every item? When you saw them pouring the OJ you didn't think was fresh or worth $4, why didn't you ask to change your order? How about regular coffee instead of OJ? I guess I don't understand how crying about the cost AFTER you willingly and knowingly spent the money is constructive or benefits anyone. You knew how much you were spending, if you had a problem with the amount, then don't spend so much. And the VERY FIRST TIME I went to the Coffee Table I *understood right away* they they operate "cafeteria style," which isn't really all that unusual or exotic, there are tons of places like it. That means no conventional waitron service. You get your own shit - water, condiments, etc. because that's just how the place works. It's pretty apparent to most who go there, so I don't know what you were expecting. And I would NOT eat such a heavy meal with stomach irritants like OJ and latte if I was feeling sick. You only made it worse, so no wonder you walked out of there pissed off. I have to wonder why you thought writing this post would benefit ANYONE except yourself. You lose. Another thing: when they squeeze OJ, what do you expect them to do with it? It’s got to go into SOME KIND of container. I worked in kitchens and bars for years and I’ve squeezed THOUSANDS of oranges for juice, and 99% of the time it goes into the same big plastic jug – like you saw.

And didn’t you add up the costs of everything before you ordered? Why are you whining about the $50, when they clearly post prices on every item? When you saw them pouring the OJ you didn’t think was fresh or worth $4, why didn’t you ask to change your order? How about regular coffee instead of OJ? I guess I don’t understand how crying about the cost AFTER you willingly and knowingly spent the money is constructive or benefits anyone. You knew how much you were spending, if you had a problem with the amount, then don’t spend so much.

And the VERY FIRST TIME I went to the Coffee Table I *understood right away* they they operate "cafeteria style," which isn’t really all that unusual or exotic, there are tons of places like it. That means no conventional waitron service. You get your own shit – water, condiments, etc. because that’s just how the place works. It’s pretty apparent to most who go there, so I don’t know what you were expecting.

And I would NOT eat such a heavy meal with stomach irritants like OJ and latte if I was feeling sick. You only made it worse, so no wonder you walked out of there pissed off. I have to wonder why you thought writing this post would benefit ANYONE except yourself. You lose.

]]> By: Sean Bonner http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51801 Sean Bonner Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:54:35 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51801 Elkazarr: 1) Vegans, people who don't like eggs, people who do like tofu scrambles. It's on the menu, why not order it? 2) Oh sorry about that, didn't see the warnings that the food was questionable enough there that you should only attempt to eat it if you are 100% healthy. As I stated I hadn't been there before and you didn't tell me this ahead of time so i blame you. 3) No, it's a Bistro not a cafe. Starbucks also doesn't cook breakfast. 4) Tofu and Eggs, $9 each = $18, 2x Oatmeal, $7 each = $14. $32 for just the food. Two lattes at $5 each $10 = $42. "Fresh OJ" = $4. That makes $46, which last I checked was almost $50, add tip and there you have it. 5) Yes it does. Elkazarr:

1) Vegans, people who don’t like eggs, people who do like tofu scrambles. It’s on the menu, why not order it?

2) Oh sorry about that, didn’t see the warnings that the food was questionable enough there that you should only attempt to eat it if you are 100% healthy. As I stated I hadn’t been there before and you didn’t tell me this ahead of time so i blame you.

3) No, it’s a Bistro not a cafe. Starbucks also doesn’t cook breakfast.

4) Tofu and Eggs, $9 each = $18, 2x Oatmeal, $7 each = $14. $32 for just the food. Two lattes at $5 each $10 = $42. "Fresh OJ" = $4. That makes $46, which last I checked was almost $50, add tip and there you have it.

5) Yes it does.

]]> By: Annika Barranti http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51796 Annika Barranti Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:10:46 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51796 elkazarr, what the fuck? A VEGAN, maybe? Or perhaps a non-vegan who really likes tofu scrambles? elkazarr, what the fuck? A VEGAN, maybe? Or perhaps a non-vegan who really likes tofu scrambles?

]]> By: elkazarr http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51794 elkazarr Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:59:35 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51794 You'll note that in addition to the "top 4" I left a BONUS 5th reason - Enjoy! You’ll note that in addition to the "top 4" I left a BONUS 5th reason – Enjoy!

]]> By: elkazarr http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51793 elkazarr Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:57:23 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51793 Top 4 reasons this is blog post is crap 1) Who the hell goes to the Coffee Table and orders tofu? Lame! 2) Going to the Coffee Table with a queasy stomach: Let's see, the last... well, EVERY time I've ever eaten a decent-sized meal at a restaurant in that state, it didn't make my stomach feel better. Good thinking, buddy. 3) It's a cafe, not a full service restaurant - get over the water thing. Does Starbucks bring water to your table? 4) Each the tofu scramble and the omelet are about 8 bucks a piece. A latte is a few bucks. What the hell did you order that added up to $50? Could this be a slight exaggeration? 5) Projecting your poor judgment onto the Coffee Table does not a bad cafe make. Top 4 reasons this is blog post is crap

1) Who the hell goes to the Coffee Table and orders tofu? Lame!
2) Going to the Coffee Table with a queasy stomach: Let’s see, the last… well, EVERY time I’ve ever eaten a decent-sized meal at a restaurant in that state, it didn’t make my stomach feel better. Good thinking, buddy.
3) It’s a cafe, not a full service restaurant – get over the water thing. Does Starbucks bring water to your table?
4) Each the tofu scramble and the omelet are about 8 bucks a piece. A latte is a few bucks. What the hell did you order that added up to $50? Could this be a slight exaggeration?
5) Projecting your poor judgment onto the Coffee Table does not a bad cafe make.

]]> By: Sean Bonner http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51786 Sean Bonner Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:04:04 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/07/20/10-reasons-the-coffee-table-sucks/#comment-51786 Sick, not hung over and I'm sorry to say I have eaten out when I'm sick in the past and it hasn't been the bullshit I had to deal with this morning. When you are charging $4 for a glass of "fresh squeezed orange juice" if it's poured out of a gallon jug that looks like it was just picked up at the grocery store that sucks no matter the health of the person buying it. Sick, not hung over and I’m sorry to say I have eaten out when I’m sick in the past and it hasn’t been the bullshit I had to deal with this morning. When you are charging $4 for a glass of "fresh squeezed orange juice" if it’s poured out of a gallon jug that looks like it was just picked up at the grocery store that sucks no matter the health of the person buying it.

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