Ok... on one hand it's hard to go anywhere but up when you're replacing a Pied Pickle with almost anything else (so really Local 522 had a 'free swing')... on the other hand it's AWESOME to see a place (downtown no less!!) that actually 'GET'S IT'. It's no wonder that this place has gone from practically empty to constantly busy to jam packed on a Friday lunch/after work. Decent (de-Pied Picklized) interior, great service staff (that aren't overly 'Earls-ie') and food that's probably best described as 'Nuevo-Pub' (that is, nicely presented, pub inspired but slightly twisted and tasty at a two star price point...try the Chicken Pot Pie - spectacular if it's chilly out... try the Fish&Chips - well above the 'norm'... try their ribs - not at all what you'd expect). I also like that their manager 'gets it' too... he recognizes regulars and does backflips to keep them well served and happy (really this goes for the entire staff...). Factor in the alternatives downtown and it's hard not to be a big big fan of Local 522.