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| - I finally got an opportunity to check out Smallman Galley last night after much anticipation! I had some pretty high expectations due to all the praises I had heard, and this place managed to meet every single one of them. I am officially obsessed.
Smallman Galley completely embodies everything that I love in a bar/restaurant. The atmosphere is outstanding. It's separated into a couple different rooms which provide varying experiences. For example, one room has long family style tables and seems a little more quiet and intimate, while another room includes a long bar and has more of a party feel. The brick walls, wooden shelving, and exposed light bulbs add to the overall hip vibe. With such an enjoyable ambiance, I could see myself spending plenty of time here.
I'm always on the hunt for a great happy hour, and Smallman Galley takes the cake. Every single libation on their menu is half off during happy hour, including full bottles of wine! Need I say more? My friends and I arrived around 6:45 PM on a Tuesday - just in time to sneak in a happy hour drink. I chose the Stargell's Stars cocktail, which includes two different variations of Maggie's Farm rum and some fruit juices. I think this is one of my favorite cocktails that I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. Yum! It came handsomely presented in a gimlet glass with a piece of starfruit on top. I would also like to mention that our bartender was fantastic. In spite of how busy she was, she was talkative with us and made our experience a positive one.
I'm going to have to come back to Smallman Galley soon, because there are so many food options that I'm dying to try! I love the restaurant incubator idea - the only issue with it is that it's so hard to choose! We shared the cheese and toast plate from Josephine's Toast which was delicious. We especially loved the sauces that were included. I also tasted the Provision fries as well as the kielbasa. I have nothing bad to say about any dish I tasted. The menu at each establishment is innovative and unlike anything I've seen before. You won't just enjoy the food here - it'll knock your socks off.
In conclusion: it's worth the hype, people.
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