11/29/08

Stay away from 326 Beer & Wine; a bar

by jraposa

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving I went to 326 Beer & Wine, a bar in the middle of the Farmer's Market and had the worst service I had ever had in LA, which can be pretty bad at times.

The bartender, a woman (if I should dare to call her that and not insult all females) was rude, dismissive and just plain surly.

I had been to this bar in the past and enjoyed it but this time was different.

The beers are listed on the wall and the was on named N.C. My friend asked if it was New Castle and the barhag snapped back "does it look like I have New Castle, what's the matter you can't read."

We just sort of laughed it off but she continued this attitude with most customers ignoring us even my other guests who were not there when she originally snapped were shocked.

We were not finished but after an hour or so she comes over with our check for which I originally gave her a card and lays her head down and asks me to sign the slip. She didn't ask if we wanted another just presented the card. I was in mid-sentence and continued my conversation. She rudely butted in again and

asked again. I said in a second, I'm having a conversation. She walked away muttering under her breath that we were jerks.

I have worked in the restaurant business for almost 20 years and understand if you are ending your shift and need to close out but don't just present me with a check without asking if we are finished, lay your head down on the bar and demand I sign the reciept while I am speaking to my friends after you were rude to us.

If you are not service oriented get out of the business. You do not belong behind a bar!

07/02/08

One of the Great Things In Los Angeles

by tonystarksgirl

There's different varieties of food. Great atmosphere. When you step into the Farmer's Market you feel like you are in a different time. Great place to hang out.

• Pros: food, atmosphere
• Cons: parking

11/23/07

Nothing special

by jericsmall

The Farmer's Market near the Grove actually predates the Grove (if memory serves). I suppose it is good at what it is, but for this frequency out diner, I'd prefer something more along the lines of a great dinner with a good waiter over this nearly food court type place. It's an institution, I get that. But it's nearly embarrassing to take out of towners to. The food stations server average food and their not quite the friendliest to the patrons. Make a reservation somewhere, and skip this train wreck.

• Pros: Interesting
• Cons: Poorly planned layout, ok food