Sneak Review: Wine Depot & Bistro 555

Very disappointed. Rude service at bar w/ very unprofessional person having zero knowledge of the wines and food. She could tell me nothing about the cheese plate except that it was "cheese". She also could not differentiate the rose choices at all- just all "rose" wines?! After asking for aged cheeses they brought me all triple cream choices?? Then the CHEF made sure they gave me the CRUST of parmigiano - which actually you don't eat!! - plus another choice smelling of ammonia. The explained the crust as what aged cheese is like....really?? It made me worry about the cleanliness and integrity of the kitchen. It seems like they are trying to save money & push off the cheapest, oldest of products for premium prices/claims??As an American I am surprised that the French running this place seem to have zero sophistication (not to sterotype - but big letdown!!). Seems like it is run by very un-culinary, uneducated French who are trying to fool us all - from my travels in Europe pretty much everyone knows cheese. I was hoping for a true wine bar like you find in nyc or san fran - but no, it's just another cheap imitation. I will stick to authentic places like Sardinia for great wine & cheese...or Michael's Genuine. Maybe the Bistro 555 chef should check out these places and learn from real chefs who have integrity, respect local clients & give us true quality and refinement...skip this place!