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| - I love this place! If I could give it more stars I certainly would. I had dinner there last night which was the 3rd time I'd eaten there in about a month and as always, everything exceeded my expectations. They have got it down pat, amazing food, awesome service, (both front of the house and back) and owners and employees who are passionate about their restaurant! This was my first time sitting at the kitchen bar, where I could see the guys in the kitchen who work so hard. It is obvious watching them prepare the food that they are completely engaged and dedicated. Chef Jared Porter is one of Phoenix's best, if not the best, in my opinion. He continues to create fresh, flavorful dishes using exceptional ingredients put together in such interesting ways. I crave this food, it's like comfort food without being heavy like most comfort food tends to be. We started out with a couple of the "small plates", Tuna Chips and the Black Bean and Celery Root Pancakes. For the record, I have ordered these the last 3 times I've been there, they are that amazing! For dinner we shared the Fried Forbidden Black Rice, what a perfect pairing of flavors, slightly sweet, incredibly flavorful without being salty or spicy. Honestly, I love their flavor combinations as much as anything else about the place. We ordered the Grilled Stone Fruit dessert which totally hit the spot, not overly sweet, but sweet enough, with just the right balance of sweet and savory. Not only is the food amazing, but it seems as though every person on staff is happy to be there and cares about the guests. This might be my favorite restaurant, at least until I try their new spot when it opens in Gilbert in the early fall.
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