Jan 14, 2010 at 4:00 am

Fats' Fine Food and Dining Room Chaos

Photo by David Reamer

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I would have to agree. I have been in to Fats several times an have to say I love the food, but he service has been a bit spotty. The food, for the money can't be beat. The space is amazing, the Dr. Who reference is classic. Hopefully the service can be chalked up to growing pains and they can get it corrected. Then again if that were the case they might be so packed I would'nt get my favorite spot at the bar...hmmmm
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I have received word from Micah Camden that the restaurant was closed for brunch on Saturday because he and principle employees were attending a memorial service. Given the personal reasons for the closure, I understand how someone would be reluctant to be forthright. Had we been given some indication as to the actual reason for the closure, I would have returned for brunch the following day. However, this was not the explanation we were given. I offer my condolences to Camden and his family.
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The phrase (not actually British) means there might actually be hope. Last time I checked England is not renowned for it's cuisine worldwide.
signed
Bubbles and Squeak
Bad Chicklets
The Spice Girls
and Dudes with shaved domes and funny accents
Ah, British culture
4
The Scotch eggs are indeed very good at Fats. I should point out however that the dish comes from Scotland which does not make them British which is once again an independent country as much as the English may wish otherwise. Nonetheless they are popular not only in Britain, Scotland, Ireland and Wales but even parts of Africa(doubtless a remnant of the British influence there)-just some useless facts for all to ponder
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Actually, foods from Scotland are considered British, as they are part of the isle of Great Britain. What they are NOT is English, which would be considered a serious insult.
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I think Micah Camden made up an excuse about the memorial service...just guessing because I live around the corner and both Yakuza and Fats are randomly closed all the time. I've tried to go to Fats twice and found it closed unexpectedly, sometimes there is a sign but usually not.

Also, the comments about him yelling at staff sound right on to me--I once walked in to Yakuza on a Friday around 5pm and asked if I could get takeout and was informed by the polite bartender that "we don't to takeout on weekends, we're too busy and the kitchen can't handle it."

There was only one two-top in the whole place, so I asked if they might consider making an exception. He said he'd ask and walked into the back where I heard Micah scream (I mean really scream) at him for about 30 seconds about policy and rules and not questioning him. The bartender returned and sheepishly apologized for the scene and we left.

I think Micah knows how to make some pretty good food, but has no idea how to run a restaurant or treat staff and customers.
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[Comment Deleted: Unsubstantiated rumor.]
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Great Britain.......last time I checked Ireland ,Scotland and Wales are independent. It's not 1895 anymore
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Helser's ftw! They have saved me from bad brunch spots in the past, too. And they are so nice.
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Really? The Mercury of all publications will delete "Unsubstantiated Rumor"s? Might as well delete the whole publication.
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It's not 1895, but you're still wrong. Great Britain is the island that includes Scotland, England, and Wales.
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@The Showstopper,
Perhaps you'd like to do a little research before making stupid comments.

Scotland is indeed British. As is England.

Wales on the other hand, does not exist. Prove me wrong.
13
According to the English you're both right. Unfortunately according to everyone else you're wrong. Find me an actual Scottish or Irish person that calls themselves British. I still laugh at the pomposity, arrogance and jingoism of the English-your relevance to the world is mostly gone,your colonies gone ,your empire vanished. Now you have a legacy of horrendous political mistakes, colonialism ,a decaying economy and use the US as a crutch. Stay in yer lane you limey wankers and quit moving here!
PS-your not all bad-Doctor who is a good show and Elizabeth Hurley is still hot. Just quit thinking the British Empire still exists and you're still relevant-Erin go braugh!
signed
Ye merry Olde Englande
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I also don't believe the memorial service claim. I tried to eat at Fats for months but they were always closed, then when they were open the guy who was working there refused to give us menus. He wouldn't even hint at what we might order while the menus were being prepared.

I don't know how Micah Camden got so much credibility after the Cobras and Matadors disaster. But I'm not going to eat somewhere where I am treated rudely. I'm surprised I would even have to say that.

Beyond that, a craving for brit food rarely hits me.

Helser's does a nice job with their Scotch eggs.
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Yes. Britain = England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Also known as United Kingdom........geez.
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Why do Americans have such a hard time wrapping their tiny minds around the concept of other cultures?? Yes Wales does exist, and yes people from Britain do consider themselves British. And where did you get the idea that we still think the British empire exists?? Insular prick!
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@Sara: Good point, except it's Isles not Isle. More than one, you know.

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