The first thing I noticed when I entered the Fast Basket was the aroma of roast beef. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive silver and hot pink decor. We were greeted and seated in the Hat Room, an important room decorated with numerous rolls of toilet paper and charming campaign signs. Our waiter, whose name was Lucifer, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were moo goo gai pan, duck a l'orange, prune pudding, and potatoes and gravy. I decided to order Swiss cheese Alla Canavese and my companion, José, ordered Clam chowder Con Arroz. Lucifer seemed carefree as he brought in our orders about six minutes later. I had a serving of roast turkey on the side, and José had an enchilada. A Bacardi was a perfect complement for my Swiss cheese.
The Swiss cheese was authentic but a bit fuzzy. The common way to cook with nutmeg is to blanch first, but our chef chooses to microwave, then blend it into the Swiss cheese. José thought the clam chowder seemed a bit new, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred fifty-four dollars, which I think is marvelous. Overall, the food was lovely, the atmosphere was passable, and the service was atrocious. If you are a haggard person, this might not be the ideal place for you.