'Beast From Haunted Cave'/'Ski Troop Attack' BD: Roger Corman Show Business PLUS EASTER EGG

 

New kid on the schlock Film Masters continues to honor the legacy of parent Film Detective with the October 24, 2023 BD double-feature release of "Beast From Haunted Cave" (1959) and "Ski Troop Attack" (1960). The numerous leitmotifs include that these  B-movie cult classics are the inaugural double-feature from low-budget master Roger Corman and his brother Gene for their newly formed Filmgroup Studios. 

Detective veteran Ballyhoo Motion Pictures does its usual expert job with part one of a documentary on Filmgroup. This non-fiction production also looks at the Corman classic "The Wasp Woman." It is believed that Masters pairs "Woman" with a December 2023 BD release. That release mostly likely will include part two.

The other common themes of "Beast" and "Patrol" are that they revolve around skiing and use many of the same cast and South Dakota locations.

"Beast" arguably is the more entertaining of the two films. This one also is notable for two Masters enhancements. 

These old-school guys include an Easter egg that is accessed by right-clicking over to a photo of the titular monster and selecting it. This links to an equally entertaining and insightful interview with Chris Robinson, who plays the titular monster.

The second enhancement reflects the wisdom of RTFM. Not looking at the back-cover of the set before watching "Beast" resulted in not choosing wisely in selecting the theatrical version over the television version. Doing my homework would have taught me that the silver-screen version is shorter than the small-screen one. 

The wonderfully cliche-ridden plot of "Beast" is that a small-time crook, his second-in-command, his muscle who has taken far too many blows to the head, and his bimbo moll go to a ski-resort town to pull a heist. They enlist the aid of a studly ski-bum to help with their escape by hiring him to guide them on a backwoods adventure.

The (of course comically cheesy) wraithlike beast enters the picture in a wonderfully Hays Code manner. A member of the gang mixes business with pleasure by persuading a loose local to accompany him to the mine that will play a pivotal role in the crime. This releasing the beast is highly symbolic on many levels. 

Hilarity ensues when the game gets afoot on our group heading out on their excursion. The beast tags along to get his man. This, of course, leads to a climatic showdown that is pure Corman.

The caveat regarding thoughts on "Patrol" is that it largely is a war film and a fauxumentary on skiing. Neither genre is a favorite of your not-so-humble reviewer. The rest of this confession is admitting to fast-forwarding through at least the 20 minutes that merely is footage of our heroes skiing through a German forest during World War II.

The real-world background of this story is more interesting. The US Army recruited expert skiers, recalled largely to be college athletes, for these patrols.

Our fictional band of brothers are charged with observing and reporting but often exceed those orders by engaging the enemy. They ultimately take things even further by utilizing an opportunity to attempt sabotage. 

A segment in which the guys force their way into the secluded cabin of a loyal daughter of the Third Reich is the most interesting part of the film. An awesome Code element of this element is finding stockings in the drawer of their hostess. This viewer anyway wishes that the film had focused more on the story with the woman than on the skiing and the equally repetitive fights with the Nazis. 

All of this shows that Masters provides a good chance to own expertly remastered versions of lesser-known films of a guy who helped keep the '50s Saturday afternoon kiddie matinee industry afloat and provides lovers of the best bad films plenty of material to cheer and equally enthusiastically jeer. They truly do not make 'em like that anymore. 

'Giant Gila Monster' "The Killer Shrews' BD: Fabulously Flawless Ray Kellogg Creature Double Feature

The best brains behind the sadly demised Film Detective chose wisely regarding resurrecting as Film Masters. Masters is off to a flying high start and deserves to be adored. This exciting debut makes the street-smart legions of Detective fans feel like virgins being touched for the very first time. 

The Masters September 26, 2023 BD science-fiction double-feature release of "The Giant Gila Monster" (1959) and "The Killer Shrews" (1959) takes off where Detective left off. The love begins with offering viewers the choice of the theatrical or the TV aspect ratios of the films; the theatrical versions look great on a 55" Sony Bravia 4K set. 

This next generation offering is the first in an anxiously anticipated series of monthly Blu-ray releases of 4K remasters of the sublimely ridiculous micro-budget horror films that were the staple of '50s kiddie matinees. 

More than most other films from any era, these cult and forgotten favorites truly appeal to everyone from 8-to-80. 

Camp kids know and love this studio fare from their premieres at the Main Street movie house, their airings in the '70s syndicated series "Creature Double Feature," their '80s runs on basic cable, and/or their '80s and '90s broiler-level roasting on the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" series. The BD allows men (and women) of a certain age to share the delight of these "they don't make 'em like that anymore" labors of nerd love with their kids and grandkids. 

The final note before discussing the films is that new content is especially valuable in this era of the lengthy SAG AFTRA strike. 

"Gila" is a delightful schlock-and-roll tale that could have been the most-special "Happy Days" episode ever. Central character Chase Winstead (Don Sullivan) is a cool mechanic/aspiring singer who is a god to the teens with whom he hangs out and a hoodlum to the "respectable adults" in his small town.

The morality of this Hays Code era story is apparent from the start. Young lovers have gone into the woods where they become the first victims of the titular literal big bad. We soon learn both that our pint-sized Godzilla dislikes cars and that the people who warn about the hazards of hitchhiking know about that of which they speak. 

The origin story of the creature is one of the most amusing aspects of the film. The explanation this time is that the right combinations of factors can bring an element of The Land of the Giants to us. 

The predictable closing scene has the gang assemble at a rural barn for a "platter party" hosted by the local star DJ/comically lovable alcoholic (real-life DJ Ken Knox). The only thing that would have made this better would have been there being a bait shop sign on the side of the door. The sad part of this is that Lizzie likely just wanted to rock-and-roll all night after partying that (and every) day. 

It is equally predictable that Chase heroically risks his life to flambe the "monster" who only instinctively went after those who invaded his turf.

The plethora of special features for "Gila" include the awesomely restored awesome trailer for the film, an interview with Sullivan, and audio commentary from a group that knows about that about which they shriek. 

The gaping hole is the lack of a an always insightful and entertaining Ballyhoo Motion Pictures documentary on the film. The cinematic study of Kellogg on the "Shrews" disc more than compensates for that "defect."

Long before he futilely chases those Duke boys around Hazzard County, James Best stars as captain Thorne Sherman in the trope-dripping "Shrews." 

Our story begins with Sherman and his first mate Griswold taking a three-hour cruise to deliver supplies to a research facility on the doctor's charted desert isle. A desire to avoid his tiny ship getting tossed on that fateful trip prompts Sherman to spend the night ahead of the weather getting rough. 

The cliches continue with knowing the instant that Griswold appears on the screen that he may as well have been wearing a Gilligan-red shirt. As predicted, this character is a winner who becomes the doggies' first dinner. The question remains whether Sherman will be lucky and get away.

The game fully is afoot when the skipper and his first mate meet the professor, the movie-star-caliber beauty, and the rest. Dr. Craigis is a madman who is as crazy as you'll ever find but does not have an especially evil mind except for accepting that you must create a few Class-A vicious killers to make an omelet. The theory of "Dr. Shrinker" is that reducing the size of sentient beings will help with the overpopulation problem. 

The PERFECT closing line of the film that adds an element of Bond to the existing "Jurassic Park" vibe of "Shrews" reflects the population-control theory in a manner that provides the sublimely happy ending of which viewers only can dream. 

Figuratively getting from Point A to Point B requires that Sherman literally makes a march across the island. This involves a wonderfully silly "MacGyver" tactic that utilizes available resources to protect the innocent and get out of Dodge. This follows a brief recreation of "The Most Dangerous Game" involving a spurned lover. That day truly is survival for our lover who also is a rival. 

The ABSOLUTE most fun of "Shrews" is the almost constantly shouting "DOGGIE" throughout most of the film. This spoiler provides a sense of the production of a movie that actually may have been made in a Hollywood basement. 

The bottom line regarding "Gila" and "Shrew" is that campy humor never stops being funny. This genre also proves that you do not have to go blue or provide exaggerated action to put (or keep) butts in the seats. 

'Shazam!' CS: A True Marvel

The recent DVD release of "Shazam!: The Complete Live Action Series" provides lovers of good cheesy '70s shows another reason to thank the elders for Warner Archive. This release is nearly as exciting as getting the '70s Hanna-Barbera "Scooby-Doo" clone "Goober and the Ghost Chasers" from Warner Archive a few years ago.

From a more objective perspective, "Shazam!" is similar to the late-80s low-budget syndicated series "The Adventures of Superboy," which has the college boy of steel and his buds battle a buffonish Lex Luther and other baddies. Warner Brothers released the first season of that show many years ago, and I am hopeful that Warner Archive will start offering additional seasons.

The concept behind "Shazam!" is that mid-20s newscaster Billy Batson, played by dreamy teen idol Michael Gray, is the alter-ego of Captain Marvel. Dreamy Jackson Bostwick plays Marvel until being replaced due to an injury late in the second of the series' three seasons.

Billy and his sidekick/advisor Mentor spend their days traveling around in a motor home helping teens and post-adolescents out of jams largely of the younguns' own making. Each story is wrapped up with a moral, delivered by Bostwick through most of the series and by Gray in the final episodes.

Billy is granted his powers, and is guided by, six animated elders who deliver a cryptic message near the beginning of each episode.

The dual significance of "Shazam" is that it is the magic word that Billy, and at least one young and stupid boy in the greater Boston area, shout to transform from an average Joe into the super-powered Captain Marvel and is also the acronym of the elders' names. That group consists of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury.

The two restrictions on the great power that goes along with the great responsibility of being Captain Marvel are that only Mentor can witness the transformation and Billy can only undergo it when it is absolutely necessary.

Plots included a young blind teen and his slightly older brother recognizing the accommodations that the blindness requires and the capabilities that the blind boy retains after losing his sight. Another episode has Captain Marvel setting a good example for a young boy with a history of trespassing to ride a neighbor's horse by volunteering to go to jail for a crime of which he is not guilty.

One of the more inadvertently entertaining episodes is a special two-parter in which Billy helps a girl who is trying to help her brother break ties with a middle-aged drug dealer for whom the brother is working. Seeing Billy deny being a "pusher" himself and watching the girl run around with a bag of what is clearly baking soda is very funny 40 years later.

Aside from the underlying message of "drugs are bad; ok," Billy teaches the girl that she should act responsibly by narcing on her bro. merely than by taking his stash.

The third season, which is presented as part of the "Shazam!/Isis Hour," is also fun by having Isis appear in a few "Shazam" episodes to help out Captain Marvel. This is similar to Scooby-Doo and the meddling kids helping the Blue Falcon and Dynomutt when they have a joint show. This wonderfully nostalgic show is also out on DVD.

The bottom line is that "Shazam!" is an awesome example of the fun type of show that broadcast networks used to air on Saturday mornings. This genre has plenty of action and wonderfully low-budget effects.

Anyone with questions or comments regarding "Shazam!" is encouraged to email me. I am especially eager to hear if anyone transformed into a super hero after yelling "Shazam!"

'Martin Roumagnac' DVD: Marlene Dietrich is Equal Parts Femme and Fatale

The Icarus Films April 18, 2023 DVD release of a 4K restoration of the 1946 Marlene Dietrich French film "Martin Roumagnac" (later released as "The Room Upstairs") provides good reminders. 

Ala every Icarus release, "Rougmanac" passes the foreign-language test of being a movie that could be made line-for-line and shot-for-shot in the US. The bigger picture (pun intended) is that this one reminds that they don't make 'em like that anymore. 

The pristine audio and video of this must-own restoration truly highlights the use of black-and-white and the Oscar-worthy deliveries of the Oscar-worthy dialogue. 

One of the most fascinating aspects of this film is that is adheres to the US Hays Code despite being made more than 5,000 miles from Hollywood in a country that is known for its risque movies (and postcards). There is no question that the lady is a tramp. However, merry widow Blanche Ferrand (Dietrich) keeps her clothes on and is never actually seen in bed with any of the "strangers" on whose kindness she has always relied ala a more infamous Blanche of novel, stage, and screen.

Additionally, writer/director Georges Lacombe ensures that the bad actors in misdeeds only get aptly schooled. This is particularly true regarding our titular contractor who pays a heavy price for falling under the spell of Blanche. 

Our story begins with shades of "Beauty and the Beast." It is an ordinary day in the sleepy French village where Blanche and her uncle own a bird shop. 

Our father figure playfully teases a young boy who is delivering eclairs while Blanche is finishing up a nooner with the married deputy mayor. This soon is followed by a local educator stopping by to symbolically purchase only one of a pair of lovebirds. Blanche equally symbolically informs him that separating the bonded pair would be fatally cruel.

The plot thickens when Blanche meets Martin at a fight that evening. The symbolism this time includes a not-so-lucky four-leaf clover and a subsequent "Cinderella" style search by Martin for his "princess." 

The Hays Codes fully exerts itself when seeking shelter in a barn during a first date leads to a scene of the barn door slamming after the horses symbolically have left their stable relationships. This leads to Martin building a luxurious villa for the cow who is providing milk. An early lesson for this working-class hero is that essentially putting a ring on it leads to the cow running dry. 

The mid-point of the film also is when the oft-mentioned but previously unseen "counsel" enters the picture. This once only partially available suitor is free now that his wife has bought the farm. 

This presents our pet-shop girl with having to choose between building a life with the one who is almost out of love but is telling her that he loves her in so many ways and a partner-in-crime who has the brains to her looks and offers opportunities to make lots of money. She also has the option of choosing door number three. 

This conflict results in a confrontation that continues the homage that "Rougmanac" pays to "Citizen Kane." Passions run hot and mistakes are made.

This leads to an exciting trial that indicates that the French judicial system is much more informal than its US counterpart. The outcome supports that theory that justice is not blind, it just looks the other way. We do learn that Martin did love Eva Braun, who was just some girl who was on the make.

The epilogue involves the final lesson of the day. This message is that it ain't over until the "fat lady" gets her justice. 

The overall big picture is that "Rougmanac" is a perfect example of post-war European cinema in which everyone is exhausted, cynical, and looking for love in all the wrong places. The awesome timeless social commentary in the form of looking down on gypsies, tramps, and thieves is the icing on the cake. 

 

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' S1: DVD, BD, 4K: A 'Trek' For All Generations

 

One of many truly awesome things about the Paramount Plus series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" S1 is that it bridges the gap between arguably the first generation of "Trek" that sets the stage for Kirk et al to boldly go where no man has gone before and the third generation in that "Worlds" honors the spirits of the original series and theatrical adventures of Team Kirk and the "Next Generation" generation that the OS adventures spawn.

This is akin to the timing of the release of the films of rival franchise "Star Wars." That one releases Chapters 4-6 essentially in the 80s, offers the prequel Chapters 1-3 in the 2000s, and introduces the new class in the 2010s Chapters 7-9.

The DVD and BD releases of "Worlds' offers a good chance to experience all of the fun and adventure of this marathon (rather than binge) worthy series ahead of S2 sometime in 2023. A 4K steelbook is coming out May 16, 2023. 

The following must-see S1 trailer warrants its own post. We see how that wit and wisdom of Kirk predecessor Pike (Anson Mount) prompts "what if" thoughts regarding if "Trek" god Gene Roddenberry had not replaced Pike after the OS pilot. We also see how far FX has come and get a look at elements of "Discovery."

"Worlds" aptly providing a strong vibe of all three "Trek" generations is a big part of what makes it special. Giving Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Zers a show that they all can watch together in peace and harmony is no small task. The bigger picture this time is that this unification reflects the "Trek" spirit.

This vibe commences with the pilot. We rejoin Pike, ala Kirk in the OS and TNG hand-off film "Generations," having a idyllic rural existence in the wake of his "Discovery" trauma-and-drama. Ala "Generations" and (to a lesser extent) pilot episode of "Enterprise," a catastrophic event pulls Pike back in just when he thought he was out. The "Enterprise" vibe mostly comes from this series of unfortunate incidents requiring that the U.S.S. Enterprise fly to the rescue before needed repairs are completed. 

This sets the stage for classic "Trek" plots from each generation. One "worlds" episode has OS regular nurse Christine Chapel temporarily modify the appearance of the away team so that they better blend in with the natives. We also get the fan favorites of a transporter malfunction,  a look at an alternative future, and a cranky potential member of The Federation that enjoys the protection and support of Star Fleet that includes the Enterprise flagship.

The TNG influence is particularly felt in a couple of episodes. One outing has a Q-like transformation that essentially sends the mostly oblivious Enterprise crew into the woods as fairy-tale characters. Mount particularly steals the show by outrageously camping it out. Another episode has Cadet Uhura go on a very special away mission just ahead of her ending her internship on the ship. 

Uhura additionally adds an awesome element of the HILARIOUS Paramount Plus animated series "Lower Decks." She is a focal point for the grunts on the ship. We also see her get hazed and nervously support different departments on away missions that inevitably go awry. The better news is that she fares much better than legions of fellow "red shirts."

The Kelvin films enter the picture in the form of a pivotal character from that trilogy. We also get a nice reminder of a diplomatic mission going comically awry for Kirk. 

The "Worlds" behind-the-scene team provides more classic comedy in a body-switching "Freaky Friday" episode. The efforts of science officer Spock and his fiancee to better understand each other leads to a mind transfer just ahead of crucial missions for each of them.

The inarguably best "Worlds" episode is "Quality of Mercy." This season-finale features Paul Wesley as a young Kirk who comes to the aid of The Enterprise. He is the Goldilocks of Kirks in that he has the arrogance and brashness of both William Shatner and Chris Pine without hamming it up. He definitely would be the one to marry in the game of three. (Yes, Shatner would fare the worst.) 

This episode also does an excellent job portraying the Romulan Neutral Zone element of "Trek." The usual debate regarding whether to cross the line in the sand and the extent to which provoking the Romulans makes sense is particularly well executed. This is not to mention arguably the best example of Kirk boldly executing a bluff that could badly blow up in his face. 

The good folks at CBS Home Entertainment further honor the OS vibe of "Mercy" by including the similar OS episode "Balance of Terror" as an bonus. Other special features include behind-the-scenes looks, special features, and a gag reel,

The logical conclusion to all this is that the melange of all thing "Trek" and its broad appeal with something for everyone makes "World" a good choice to add to your physical-media library.

Comedy of Errors Leads to Sitcom-style Valentine's Day

A comedy of errors regarding a Valentine's Day dinner evoked strong feelings of the sitcom staple of the plans of a couple going comically awry on that special day. The consensus during a dinner at a restaurant that can I consider The Ninth Level of Hell's Dining Room and that many people apparently love was that it most closely related what was recalled as Joe and Helen of the "Cheers" companion series "Wings" experiencing Hell every Valentine's Day.

The consensus regarding the setting of our meal of extreme discontent was that it was the restaurant version of "The Golden Palace," which was the titular Miami hotel that The Golden Girls (sans Dorothy) owned and operated after their original series ended, We also determined that Queen of Ill-Conceived Promotions Linda Belcher of "Bob's Burgers" would have tried something akin to the failed concept that lead to adding insult to injury.

Also in sitcom style, our narrative is shifting from the present of the primary "sit" that provided the "com" to the genesis of those unfortunate circumstances. 

Back in July, your not-so-humble reviewer planned a "thaw-out" trip to Sarasota, Florida. This revolved around staying at the absolutely fabulous Hotel Indigo in that city. We subsequently learned more about the exceptional H20 bistro in the hotel. 

On booking the vacation, we discussed where to celebrate Valentine's Day. The then top-rated restaurant Antoine's seemed pricey. Then number-two (currently number one) restaurant Dolce Italia was mid-priced and seemed very good. I asked my highly significant other (HSO) to book the reservation on Open Table.

I mentioned the dinner several times in the interval between July and February and ALWAYS referred to the restaurant as Dolce Italia. My HSO always responded that the correct name was La Dolce Vita. Knowing that I was correct but determining that that error was harmless, I always dropped the matter. On the other hand, I constantly confuse the Mexican chains On the Border and Border Cafe; I cannot remember which one I prefer. 

We arrived in Sarasota on February 13, and the contradictions regarding the restaurant name continued. Having the privilege and the pleasure to speak with H20 Executive Chef Sol Shenker for an article on that eatery added more "com" to the mix in the form of Shenker repeatedly inviting us to have Valentine's Day dinner at his restaurant. 

I advocated for eating at H20, but my HSO reasonably wanted to honor our commitment to the other restaurant. Shenker shared that he knew the chef at DOLCE ITALIA  and that the food there was very good.

My HSO and I riding past Dolce Italia prompted me to say "there it is" only to be told that we were looking for La Dolce Vita, 

The following stage of the narrative requires disclaimers. First, I do not blame La Dolce Vita for any events up to this point. Second, I do not have a horse in the race, and there are plenty of customers to go around. I simply consider the entire experience adequately amusing and sitcomy to warrant a post. Part of this humor relates to the La Dolce Vita owner taking arguably undue umbrage regarding negative online reviews to which even the finest restaurants and hotels are subject, 

​Now back to our story. 

On arriving at La Dolce Vita, we were puzzled on sitting down and finding the menu in the below photo on the table. We wondered if we chose one of the two items in each category or got both and if the $59 price was per couple or per person. We also wondered if there was a standard menu that offered mutually desired ala carte options.

Neither the website nor the woman who called to confirm the reservation mentioned anything about a special Valentine's menu.

One issue was that I dislike any food that has lived in the water, and the menu was heavily slanted toward seafood. Additionally, my prior friendship with the three sheep on the farm of human friends had prompted me to stop eating lamb; one of the entrees was lamb chops. 

We considered leaving but decided to stay and hope for the best. 

A language barrier was a factor regarding our waiter not understanding our questions regarding the dining options. The prosciutto and mozzarella arriving merely by virtue of our sitting at the table contributed to the confusion. 

I asked the waitress who cleared our plates after that course if we could order off a menu. Her response of "no menu; you eat it all" has been a source of humor for myself and my HSO ever since.

I did not eat most of the dishes, and the wait staff seemed oblivious to all those courses going back uneaten. 

The real "com" kicked in on the restaurant owner coming to our table in the middle of the meal. My outward appearance reflected my being distraught, 

My HSO and I repeatedly told the owner that I was alright, but she deserves credit for stating that she wanted to know what was wrong. She earns less credit for insisting that she wanted me to 'fess up to her face rather than write something nasty online. That turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy,

Her response to our calmly and politely stating that we had no basis for believing that we would not have choices regarding whats was served was that it was not her fault. We also explained that I did not like most of the served items. "Had we known," we simply would have eaten someplace else that night.

The owner asking me what I liked created an expectation that she would send over the requested spinach and ricotta pasta and/or the also-asked-for plate of fettuccine without the shrimp and anchovies that came with it. That reasonable response would have made me happy.

Instead, it was as if we had never spoken to the owner. The disliked items kept coming. The only other time that we saw the owner was when she cleared items off the table without even making eye contact. 

I subsequently wrote a negative Trip Advisor review, which apparently is a trigger for the owner. The first copied-and-pasted reply by her is in response to my post, which mirrors this article. Although she asserts that we did not pay our bill, we have the $169 receipt that proves that we did not dine and dash. Additionally, we never stated that we were not going to pay. 

The additional two copied-and-pasted responses are her replies to the other negative Trip Advisor reviews that each granted her a respectable three chits. The responses are COMPLETELY unedited and are of equal comic value for their sentiment, rather than for reflecting a limited comprehension of English."

"I will NOT spend one words for your disgusting REVIEW! Remember...YOU DIDN’T PAY your bill! PERIOD as you told me last night! Enjoy your life ...it is to short to go around and complain for everything!"

"I really don't know what to said!!!
Why, why you didn't tell me when I stop at your table???
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I always ask if everything is ok, and it seams it was.....but it seams it WASNT!
I need to know right away what it is wrong, so we can adjusted .
But for some reason, people like to said more in a review then in front of owners face.

And by the way, our tomatoes are from the farm, when they said wine ripe tomatoes we trust them!
And our mozzarella it is always the best quality and fresh , that's way you paid $ 10.95.

Anyway if you would like to give us another chance I will more than happy!"

"Thank you for your rewiew.
I'm surprise about your comment, because when I stop at your table, not only one time but more then two, you seems happy.
And when I ask if everything was ok you confirm that everything was OK.
I would like to know if somethings it is not good or not cook in the way my clients/friends are expecting.
That's the reason I stop at the table and I ask for it.
You know when the restaurant it is busy the way it was Saturday, can happen some mistake, but YOU didn't complained at all that same night.
And about the chicken parm price
It was only just a chicken, it was also a fresh FIOR DI LATTE MOZZARELLA,with a ORIGINAL PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA.
Those ingredients are expensive even for us.

I appreciate people that can said what they are thinking in front of me, not in one rewiew.

And I'm so sorry that you mentioned you will not come back, but as somebody said:
YOU CAN PLEASED EVERYBODY.

Thank you again "

The better news is that we had a decent dinner at another restaurant the following night and a last-meal worthy experience at H20 on Saturday night.

The morals of this story are to resolve contradictions in relationships and that restaurant owners who make a bad situation worse face the possibility of an accurate and sincere negative review showing up online.