I decided to try B/D on March 1, 2010, after dining at several other restaurants, and it turned out to be a big mistake. The place was almost empty, with only two tables occupied, and from the outset, both the service and food were disappointing. It took 20 minutes to receive a glass of wine and a bottle of beer. The clams on the half shell came with broken shells, and the fried calamari was rubbery. The 2 lb. ribeye steak was charred on the outside, cooked medium rare as I had requested, but it was riddled with gristle and lacked flavor, in addition to the burnt exterior. When we tried to communicate our issues to our server, it took another 20 minutes for him to come over, and our concerns...
