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| - Eating here gave me the heebie jeebies (translation, it gave me goosebumps). For those who grew up in the 90's and familiar with R.L. Stine, my meal here resembled the claw often featured on Goosebumps novel covers. Yikes, it still gives me the shivers!
We came here on a weeknight, and the place was relatively busy. As an aside, I should note with embarrassment that the entrance to this place can often be confused (we're told) with the bar located right beside it (whose name escapes me) - we actually went in and sat down, thinking it was Home of the Brave (it wasn't). So, keep a look out for the signs indicating which door is to which restaurant!
We ordered: a) the 76er Philly Cheesesteak, b) the Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich, and c) the wings feature for that evening. The wings were fine, not as flavourful as we would hope, and it doesn't seem like the flavours and sauces really sunk into the meat. Likewise with the Philly Cheesesteak - I could tell that a lot of effort was put into presentation, but the actual flavours in the dish left much to be desired. It was a bit bland and didn't feel balanced - too much salt, lacked quality, not enough tastiness in the meat or the overall meal.
Lastly... what can I say about The Claw? It was pointy, but actually very delicious. The Kentucky Handshake Sandwich wins for novelty, but it definitely creeped me out (I almost couldn't touch it). After I got over it, I have to say that the sandwich was the best dish of the three we ordered. The chicken patty was crunchy, well cooked, and well seasoned, while the bun was also super soft and chewy (it tasted like an insurmountably better quality McChicken burger). It isn't everyday you fear being attacked by your sandwich, but I ended up attacking it myself, heartily enjoying it more than I initially thought I would.
For two people, with tax and tip, we paid around $42 dollars. For us, overall, the food quality was nothing more than a solid 3. Keep in mind that street parking is limited, though if you park on the side street one block south of the restaurant, parking is free after 9:00 PM.
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