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| - Maybe I need to give this second chance - unfortunately I was in town for a business trip and don't anticipate being there anytime soon.
I went here under advisement from colleagues and friends, and of course - a nod from the travel channel and food network doesn't hurt.
I gotta say - I was disappointed. The colleagues who joined me were mostly satisfied -but it seems a lot of the hype might just be about the prices/portions themselves (a ton of fries and slaw). Maybe I'm just bitter because it had been built up so much for me.
I didn't enjoy the slaw. 1 or 2 bites, ok, but it was by far over-peppered. And I like spice - I enjoy much hotter food than the majority of people, but it was like someone just got black pepper happy, making it almost unbearable.
The fries were good, somewhat limp but definitely not bad.
The sandwich itself was to have their housemade vodka kraut (which i just ended up taking off), smoked gouda, turkey and russian dressing on the side. All of the components were good, but my cheese wasn't even melted. At a place called "Melt" - you would at least expect that. The russian dressing I'm pretty sure was just thousand island - but it was good. I have no idea where their bread comes from - but it was toasted nicely and super tasty - honestly the best part of the sandwich.
They do have a pretty great beer selection and a full bar, but I wasn't in the mood to drink. I did try some of my associate's watermelon wheat ale and it was pretty good.
I think all of the hullaboo really just is about the comfort food factor and the fact that they have the melt challenge ($30.00 to try). Otherwise, I could make a grilled turkey and smoked gouda at home - and actually melt the cheese.
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