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| - I visited Alchemy with a friend for a post-work meal and a drink on a warm Wednesday evening. Picked the spot because its new and was curious about the latest business to occupy this space since Fat City Blues peaced out and because it has a great side patio.
Alchemy has kicked up the previous owner's patio game with comfy seat cushions and throw pillows and a few red umbrellas. Noting this, I immediately decided I'd be back for at least another patio hang before the summer months conclude.
The drink list here is great for this plan too. A number of interesting sounding cocktails, a decent beer and wine list, plus a few rotating local guest taps.
For food, we opted for a few sharing items. The charcuterie board, the stuffed jalapeƱos and warm olives, and the special for the day: tomato bruschetta with whipped goat cheese and balsamic. Standouts were the stuffed jalapeƱos (loved the crunchy addition of pine nuts in these) and the bruschetta (fresh and tasty in their well well-marinated goodness, plus goat cheese is always a good idea am I right?). The charcuterie board was good but I wasn't blown away. The selection on it changes a bit from time to time, so I'd be willing to give it another go and see what it comes with next time.
Random little note: all three dishes we ordered came with the same grainy bread. It was delicious bread, don't get me wrong, but I would have enjoyed a little variety on this end.
And finally, a special shout-out to our server. She was very helpful and knowledgeable, and just the right amount of attentive. A+ for her.
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