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| - Just know that I was on the fence for a 3 or 4 Star review. I was meeting my family/friends for a nice birthday dinner. I made a reservation, read, researched, and bought a groupon for secondary insurance ;-) This building has been so many random places including the Sugar Shack so I was very impressed with the remodel. It is a beautiful, Modern, but cozy place...well done! My party arrived early, 5:30 for a 6:15 reservation and the initial reaction to the service at the bar from them was "she really couldn't be bothered". This is coming from a couple who worked in the food service industry and a well loved retired bartender of 30 plus years in an upscale restaurant. That put me a little back on my heels to start. The hostess was pleasant to me and they gave us a great booth in the corner where you can see the whole restaurant. Highly recommend 5 star seating. Now, I almost feel sorry for the girl because one could tell she was so new at the job in general, but her awkwardness and lack of general menu knowledge was painful for us all. I understand we all have to start somewhere, but expectations for service in general is pretty high for Scottsdale. 2.5 or 3 stars because she tried. We all had drinks including the blueberry Basil mule(refreshing), IPA, and some Titos...loved the glassware tubs for drinks! For dinner, we started with Arugula Salad and Mixed greens, very fresh and yummy but a tad small. My gluten free girl asked about gluten free bread. I realize that this may be high maintenance but it is a fact of life that people are eating this way...for purposes I may not always agree with or embrace myself. That being said, her comment to me was based on her lifestyle. "To be a relevant restaurant these days, you almost have to offer gluten free options, like bread" I had the Grilled Branzino and it was perfect! I had a salad so the portion was awesome for me with the roasted cauliflower only. But, maybe throw a tablespoon or two of rice on the plate for giggles so the 200lb guy on my right feels like he got his $$ worth. The others got scallops, meh, with risotto...not a fan in general but tasted like mac n cheese while much richer and a bit over salted. And Saffron Risotto, which I declined to taste, but they said it was good but a little bland, go figure. And the Pork chop, which again I didn't taste but that got a thumbs up. For dessert, and we ordered the Tiramisu. I am not a dessert person but ugh...I almost cringe to write this. The overall opinion was "worst Tiramisu ever". Now, I know all this is for the most part is not a good review but I believe in second chances and I will go back for another shot because personally, my food was great. I am thinking brunch or happy hour when I drink more than I eat. I think they did a beautiful job making this space inviting so maybe a few tweaks to the staff training and closer watch on the menu prep... this place could be great! .
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