Mikey Doesn't Like It

Bauer Pans Lucy, the New Bardessono Restaurant in Yountville

He says it still feels too
He says it still feels too “slick and corporate,” despite the remodel. Photo: J. Barmann/Grub Street

Well, the folks at Yountville resort Bardessono were very sad waking up yesterday to a truly crappy review by Michael Bauer of their newish restaurant, Lucy, which replaced the self-titled Bardessono in January. Bauer earlier panned Bardessono, which probably contributed to its demise, and now he writes of the decor at Lucy, “It’s an attempt at a casual, convivial feel, but the space still feels slick and corporate … [and] like the decor, the food falls short.”

He particularly hated a bright green arugula cocktail made with gin, and a weird sounding soft-shell crab dish, and says the service staff are inexperienced. And entrées north of $40 are all underwhelming or downright bad. About the only thing he liked was a carrot salad. He writes, “The concept simply doesn’t connect with the sophistication of the area.” And, it gets worse: “It might seem fine if diners were captive in a resort, but when they’re surrounded by many better options, it just feels sad.” All told: one and a half stars, with just the one for food. [Chron]

Bauer Pans Lucy, the New Bardessono Restaurant in Yountville