After anxiously awaiting the grand re-opening of Fabs, we couldn't wait to go enjoy the wonderful, warm, sourdough rolls and delicious chopped salad. We went during the week for lunch. When we arrived, we were saddened to hear that they no longer have the sourdough rolls, but still have warm bread. That warm bread turned out to be basically a hamburger bun slightly warm. ICK! After hearing that they have panini sandwiches, we decided they sounded delish! I ordered the BLT panini ($11) (and expected it to be a warm sandwich with melted cheese) and small chopped salad ($9). My friend ordered the vegetable panini. When my salad came, I took a few bites and then discovered a BLACK HAIR in my salad. I was grossed out. About an HOUR LATER, our so-called PANINIS came....and they were COLD! My BLT panini was basically a regular BLT sandwich on cold white bread! My friend's veggie panini was the same way!! NOT pressed, no cheese, no dressing or sauce of any kind & cold! Just a regular SANDWICH! It took forever to get our food.....there was only one person waiting tables during the busy lunch period! Sadly, we were very disappointed with the ""NEW"" Fabs....New isn't always better, and, in this case, it's not! I miss the OLD FABS!! Did we really need another ""YUPPIE"" restaurant near Ventura Blvd.? If you want wine tasting, go to Spazio!
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