had dinner at aurole tonight. we were fascinated by the wine \"cellar\" and decided we HAD to order off the electronic wine list-- we wanted to see the ladies in calvin klein tights suspending to get our wine. the wines on the list range from reasonable to jaw dropping. our wine appeared without having to go into the cellar. what?! while drinking our wine, though, we saw them retrieve several bottles. first, the decor is totally breath taking. the floral scent of the restaurant was welcoming without being overpowering. the waitstaff was very accommodating, they allowed us to order several things that we liked off the tasting menu without ordering the full menu, since there were some courses that we did not want. the bread basket was very good. i wish the bread was warm and i wish that they would put some creativity in their butter. it was just 2 pieces of butter in a dish. it wasnt whipped, or flavored or anything. our meals: i ordered: octopus and palm salad- kind of disjointed. there were also potatoes and eggplant in this salad, and eaten separately were good, but as a cohesive dish, it was just weird. octopus was cooked well. ny strip loin: i usually order my steaks medium, and this was rather over done and chewy. my bf thought mine was better than his. so i am happy he was able to eat it. he ordered: cajun hanger steak- cooked just as ordered. very good. i loved the corn mixture it was sitting on. we both ordered the bananas foster parfait. good, but not great. the little donuts that came with it was rather dense for a dessert. there was a photographer there asking to take our picture. thought it was going to be one picture, but she asked us to pose for 5 pictures while giving specific directions, \"put your arm around her, hold her hand, kiss (but look natural), cheek to cheek\" i was thinking, what did i get us into. by the end of the dinner, she came by with our pictures in a portfolio, and i decided that i did not want them-- they were also $125! she looked annoyed and just walked off, and was standoffish for the rest of the time we were there. that kind of soured our experience. i am sorry, but you cant expect to sell every picture that you take, and you shouldnt make your customers feel guilty for not buying them. overall, the experience was good, however, if i did not have the restaurant.com certificate, we prob will not go back. the food was not spectacular for the cost, though the service was great.
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