08/14/03

A historic house nestled under sprawling old oaks suits this restaurant's upscale cuisine.

by Contributor

The Scene
Classy and cozy, diners choose among several small formal dining rooms, including an enclosed front porch with three walls of windows, which twinkle with icicle lights at night. Enjoy a drink and the view from the cozy upstairs lounge. Don't be surprised if a white-jacketed chef leans over your shoulder or pulls up a chair: Chef-owner Arthur Sturges often floats the floor.

The Food
Traditional gourmet abounds: caviar, shrimp cocktail, escargot, filet mignon, lobster tail, veal scaloppini, etc. New owners have turned popular specials like veal Oscar and Dover sole into regular entrees and added dinners for two and flambé desserts with tableside service. Service is bow-tied, but not smarmy. Plate presentation needs the next upgrade. Order the chicken pompadour with an almond crust. Vegetarians find refuge in the vegetable platter or vegetable linguini. Try the chocolate marquis for dessert.

10/23/02

ALWAYS WELCOME

by PamelaThomas

FABULOUS!! GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, ATMOSPHERE. CHEF ARTHUR AND HIS WIFE ELLEN GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE SURE YOU FEEL LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY. ELLEN'S DESSERTS ARE SO GOOD THEY SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. ARTHUR'S VEAL CHOP MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH. WE GO 1-2 TIMES A WEEK. COME ON IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.

• Pros: FOOD, FRIENDLY FOLKS, SOCIAL

08/23/02

10

by laflots

Just a neat local friendly place with hard to find ambiance and great food. Casual but stylish. Great food from meatloaf to filet mignon. Wonderful salad and sandwich entrees for dinner too! 2 Bars, live music ...Happy Hour and Girls Nite Out and Wine Tastings.... I would suggest Chef Arthur's to anyone who loves great food,great drink and great times... make sure you meet Chef Arthur Himself!!

• Pros: casual ambiance, live music, Chef Arthur Himself
• Cons: hard to see from road