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If you can stand uninformed and often slow (but sweet) service, Vin Rouge on Durham's 9th St. is a great middle of the road place. The space itself is very atmospheric, stylish but relaxed, with a great patio. The food has been consistently good and at a good price. My only complaint is the service. We had one waiter tell us that the charcuterie plate "is all meat," and another tell us that the cheese plate had "French cheeses and stuff." Well, one other complaint--the menu has hardly changed since opening, and it leans toward heavy, wintery foods. Somehow, the lamb doesn't sound so delicious on an August night. But they always have a catch of the day, for the lighter side of things.

I'm looking forward to your report, Paul. I wonder if they'll be serving an Autumn menu at that time. I tried the web site yesterday but kept getting Page Not Found. I assumed it was a bad link. It worked for me today, though. Thanks for pointing me back there.

Thank you for the information, The Viking. You must think its well worth it if you've been there four times. Any hints about how far out to make reservations and how much time to allow for the full lunch experience? I'd hate to miss out or be rushed!

I'm a new member delighted to find so much great information. My question may fall under that category of "If you have to ask, you shouldn't be considering it," but here goes: How much will lunch or dinner (excluding wine) run my husband and me at Con Fabe? We're visiting Barcelona in December. We've never had a 3 star experience, and I'm interested in giving it a try. I'm willing to blow some money on it, but would like to have some idea of what I'm in for. Thanks for any guidance, as well as alternative suggestions within an easy train ride of Barcelona, Seville, and Granada.