Bedford Village Inn

Ever since I moved here, I've heard this place praised and hyped ad nauseum. When I was invited for Sunday brunch here by a friend on New Year's Day, I was happy to go. Well, far be it from me to knock an institution, but ... big deal. The decorations were spectacular, as were the prices. San Pellegrino is available, but the server made the faux pas of offering it to me in a glass with ice cubes. I had a cheddar cheese soup as a starter, and it could have been a lot warmer. My main course was a marinated steak-and-salad combo, which was OK, but nothing to get excited about. The coffee was absolute swill. I thought a swanky joint like this would have some sort of dress code, but I erred. Whereas my friends and I had dressed very nicely, other patrons were sporting that hunting-lodge-meets-outlet-mall sort of look. Swell. The company was good, but the food was nothing special. Not worth my friend's money, I think. I'll never go back, nor will I recommend the ... more

Ever since I moved here, I've heard this place praised and hyped ad nauseum. When I was invited for Sunday brunch here by a friend on New Year's Day, I was happy to go. Well, far be it from me to knock an institution, but ... big deal. The decorations were spectacular, as were the prices. San Pellegrino is available, but the server made the faux pas of offering it to me in a glass with ice cubes. I had a cheddar cheese soup as a starter, and it could have been a lot warmer. My main course was a marinated steak-and-salad combo, which was OK, but nothing to get excited about. The coffee was absolute swill. I thought a swanky joint like this would have some sort of dress code, but I erred. Whereas my friends and I had dressed very nicely, other patrons were sporting that hunting-lodge-meets-outlet-mall sort of look. Swell. The company was good, but the food was nothing special. Not worth my friend's money, I think. I'll never go back, nor will I recommend the place to others. less