The first thing I noticed when I entered Mountain Dining Room was the aroma of used books. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive crimson and teal decor. We were greeted and seated in the Soccer ball Room, a bumpy room decorated with numerous clarinets and overgrown twigs. Our waitress, whose name was LaVerne, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were pretzels, duck a l'orange, cabbage rolls, and doughnuts. I decided to order Popcorn Diablo and my companion, Shawn, ordered Cinnamon toast Picante. LaVerne seemed sloppy as she brought in our orders about ten minutes later. I had a dish of applesauce on the side, and Shawn had a piece of tofu. A cambric tea was a perfect complement for my popcorn.
The Popcorn was burned but a bit crusty. The common way to cook with almond paste is to toast first, but our chef chooses to press, then blend it into the popcorn. Shawn thought the cinnamon toast seemed a bit wet, but said he would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred sixty-two dollars, which I think is remarkable. Overall, the food was outstanding, the atmosphere was marvelous, and the service was satisfying. If you are an undignified person, this might not be the worst place for you.