Funny, my company has been on the receiving end of something similar and from the same public forum as well.

I might have to clarify some things like you did since I am not allowed to respond to people attacking me on that site.

You are right, some of those comments were pure fabrication. The ones that were constructive are valuable and I know you get that, but those people that make things up should realize that many of us can see the fabrication in their comments.

I think the cost comment is interesting. It is without a doubt a unique dining experience. An experience that I felt was worth the cost. Both times I’ve had wonderful food and interesting conversation with fellow diners and the host. It is of intimacy rarely offered at a regular restaurant.

A hint of snark perhaps but those are the breaks. And I know I’ll be going back.

I appreciate how the evening’s menu is composed — each dish standing on its own, exhibiting its own flavors, while never overpowering the prior or subsequent dishes. The wines selected to accompany the dishes have been, without fail, suitable and quite yummy.

About the communal dining, I’d have to say that it has always made the dinners much more fun and interesting than a typical dining out experience. The life stories, adventures, tips on traveling, shopping, and restaurants, etc., are usually wonderful but always, at least, amusing and good natured.

As far as the music, it’s played softly enough so that most of us don’t even hear it when we’re chatting and laughing at the table. Our hosts, you and Henry, have always been most welcoming and attentive (not so usual in BA), and, also, I’ve grown found of dessert time when Dan is quizzed as chef and local resident.
Keep up the good work!