VETO BIN !!!

   lindaiaconofmg - 12/01/2007

When Bin first opened my family and friends went quite often. Portions were small but at least good. Last night my husband and I ate at Bin with 2 friends of ours. I hate to complain when we are with others so I must respond now. The concept of sharing portions is ridiculous when the portions are less than a 3oz serving, much less. "Would you like a bite of my bite?"My salad was small, but fine. My husband's soup has decreased in size since we last came, but okay. Why does this place not serve bread? One of our dishes was a sliver of squash and a sliver of zucchini, then the four of us actually went through the farce of cutting it up into four portions. The the overcooked lamb (mystery meat) was served in the middle of the table with small plates, I wanted to laugh. Then the unflavorful chicken nugget sized duck that my husband and I ordered, caused me to excuse myself so that I wouldn't get angry. The fried banana dessert wasn't too flavorful, but atleast it was larger. I know the owner, chef, and servers must laugh at all of us (yes, it was busy) because we are too pretentious to refuse the absurd. If this trend catches on I will serve a single cornish hen, maybe a mozzerella stick, and saltine cracker for Thanksgiving next year and invite the neighbors for dinner. I can't wait to see how fun it will be to slice a single oreo cookie. Finally, a place where wealthy anorexics can eat!!

Tasty, but small portions

   kerrymcj - 04/12/2006

Bin 555 has real potential for being a great place. During lunch I found the portions very small for the price.
I ordered their oven grilled shrimp which had fantastic flavor, but there were only three shrimp and a tiny half piece of toast to soak up the awesome garlic butter. When I asked for more bread, I got an even smaller sliver of toast. Knowing that bread is inexpensive, I would have been fine with only three shrimp if I had more bread to soak up all those juices!
I don't understand how a simple ingredient can be so lacking.

Need improving

   choc4602 - 03/02/2006

The waiter was overbearing and treated the party of six as if we were as dumb as rock.
The flavor of the food was splendid, but in my opinion, the portions were really skimpy. The wine selection was good, but overpriced.
I am must be accustomed to the type of Tapas restaurants in other parts of the country (Chicago, New York) because this one is really over priced for the plates presented.