If I held a grudge against CP, why would I go back? I have nothing against CP whatsoever (OK, the service is intolerably aloof, but that's about it) it's just that it's compeltely overrated.

The food just isn't good; it's an "experience" restaurant, a shrine for 60's Berkeley nostalgia and foodies, the same way people go to Harry's Bar in Venice for the experience.

I'm perfectly happy with CP for what it is, but it most certainly does not even come close to deserving its ratings.

The restaurant receives a 28 in the Zagat, I would give it an 18 (and that's only accounting for the fact that it is the shrine of California Cuisine). The Cafe receives a 27, I would give it a solid 20 (higher than the restaurant because the food is better and, of course, you actually have a choice).