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  • I would have been the first reviewer since the BF & I dined on Tuesday, July 28 but the other guy figured out how to add a business. So close! As some of you may know I have worked for Roka Akor since the opening in Scottsdale and BF was one of the great managers at Zinc Bistro since their opening. We are very fortunate to have the great benefits of working with two great restaurants and get to dine frequently at all locations. Okay, with that I will promise you I will always give my honest opinion of anywhere I dine and believe me a tough critic since working in the industry over 20 years. I have a high level of expectations. As you should too. I couldn't wait to check out Matt's new restaurant after hearing for 3 months and having to keep my trap shut and not spill the beans. I immediately fell in love with the layout, location (meaning major potential in the neighborhood) and once in side felt right at home. I can not wait until one day BF and I can own our own place. Alright, to the food. Samantha was our server who has worked with Matt many years and also works at The Mission. Yes, the lack of air conditioning was a concern but did not steal all the attention away from the experience. We ordered a bottle of Junmai Gingo sake which was very well chilled, slightly dry and tasted great with melon and banana notes. The menu had their signatures dishes unavailable at the time and a few starters. We enjoyed the following dishes: Steamed Buns with Pork Belly-what is not to like about pork belly in a warm steamed bun. My first experience with buns. I could have easily made a fool out of myself eating these. With the light and airy bun wrapped around PORK BELLY. Seriously! Crepes with Duck Confit- tender duck confit wrapped with very well made crepe. The Wasabi Yogurt sauce was a cool but nice hint of heat to the dish. Glazed Chicken Wings Shrimp Dumplings Fried Organic Tomatoes Vietnamese Coffee with sweetened condensed milk Vietnamese Chocolate Torte with Chai Ice Cream We enjoyed all of the dishes and by the end of the meal left very satisfied considering just sticking to the starters. I would have liked to try some of the noodle dishes but that is for the next trip. I had talked to Matt at Zinc Bistro on Saturday night and he had assured me the air conditioning was being worked on and I am sure fixed as I type. I also loved the Vietnamese coffee presentation with a piping hot and strong tea cup of coffee and served with a shot of sweetened condensed milk. I poured MOST of the milk into the cup and poured the entire batch into a tall glass of ice. Absolutely, delicous. When I got home later that night I looked up Vientamese coffee and read about the process and presentation. It is my new best friend. The coffee addiction I have is a whole other story! Sam had told me that they would be opening for lunch on Monday, August 3. We were happy to see Jay in the kitchen (Jay, Matt and I go back to Michael at the Citadel days in 2000) and came out to talk to us a bit about the Vietnamese sandwiches that will be on the lunch menu. When the Catina opens up and the weather is just right it will be quite the hot spot. So make yourself a regular now people! Anyone who wants to get together for dinner sometime please drop me a line!
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