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Hateful Harriet on the Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
Hi Mercy, Thank you for your feedback. If you check out our yelp site you will notice that I do my best to respond to all reviews that are less than glowing. However, it was only after a local chef posted a rant in our defense that we even learned about this review. As for Mr. Pike, it is always upsetting to hear about a guest having an unfortunate experience. As you might be able to tell from the caliber of responders there are quite a few people in San Diego who are excited about what we are trying to do. Have we had moments of epic failure? Of course. Will we keep failing? Most likely. But we started a hole in the wall restaurant with nothing but a passion for using local food and the commitment of a talented chef (as well as an iPhone and a Facebook page!) and we are doing our best to stay true to what we believe in despite criticism. I am sorry that Ian was disappointed. I hope that he will give us another chance. His comments about commitment to basics? Davin is extremely committed to the basics and the fact that many of our supporters are accomplished chefs leads me to believe that he is doing something right. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and some of them get published in the San Diego Reader. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to see you sitting at the bar sometime soon so you can let us know what you think! Best regards, Jessica, Davin and the Wrench & Rodent Crew— September 16, 2014 1:03 p.m.