If it had not been my last experience at my neighborhood Zada Janes that review would have had an additional star. I adore this local gem and can forgive its short comings so-so service and all. My favorite is the bunny rancheros from the breakfast served all day menu. What a heaping of fresh food. However, I visiting Zada Janes last Sunday with a Groupon. I have never been hassled more for using a Groupon- even at sustainably more expensive establishments. For you see, a business chooses to send out a Groupon with the hope of attracting new or repeat customers. Since it was Sunday we enjoyed a bottle of half priced wine and then were told that since we had participated in this \"deal\" that we wouldn't be able to use our Groupon. Well- our Groupon did not apply to alcohol purchased so there would not have not been any additional discounts on that \"sale\" purchase. Instead of handling this with a smile we were lectured for several minutes about how we should have known better. I was so dismayed and as I explained- we live in the neighborhood- really enjoy eating here and will be back without a Groupon next time we come. Still- the lecture continued about combining discounts- on a Groupon that had none of this fine print. This last experience at Zada Janes really undid the delicious taste of my steak pita wrap and creme brulee and apple cake desserts we ordered. Yes- we did tip on the full undiscounted amount of the check. I'm all for supporting local business but this was a very negative experience on what I hoped would have been a relaxing Sunday evening night out.
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