Joe Beef had an off night during our last visit. Slightly more than three stars but not the five that we've experienced on previous visits. While the private import wine was lovely, everything save for the reliable spaghetti au homard was either dramatically bland or over-seasoned that night. From the horse tartare (bland) to the  hare (which was so salted that my friend could not finish it), this wasn't the typical Joe Beef experience. Nevertheless, wonderful service and a great atmosphere. I just hope this is an aberration rather than a trend.