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too many?  I've been to Via Matta four times over the last
couple of years and two of those times I've had lousy meals.
During a recent lunch I ordered gnocchi with brussels sprouts.
The gnocchi were gummy & squishy and the brussels sprouts were
overcooked.  I was hoping that this fourth time would be the
charm, but now I think Chef Schlow should spend more time at the
restaurant supervising his chefs.  Strike four, and for me, this
restaurant is out.    1. Click to Upload a photo (10 MB limit)
1. I think you gave it enough chances. I'm never one to write
off a place after one visit (except I'm still very hesitant to
ever try Bravo again) and 4 is more than enough. I've only gone
to VM twice and it was good both times, in fact I'm overdue.
1. Actually, I wrote off Via Matta after one shot. During a
business lunch, a colleague was served a chicken paillard having
ordered swordfish. When he alerted the server, he (server)
paused and simply sai