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| - Giving this spot a 3. I like the space a lot. I feel like with the concept it would be better 'cozier' if that makes sense. Like if there were more tables or something or just a smaller room. But whatevs. That has nothing to do with this review, just a thought. Anyways. Seems like a great date spot or a group dining. They have some awesome looking private\large table spaces.
Value. Good. Wife and I did the 4 course tasting so we could try as much as possible. $45 a person was totally fair to me. Coming from NYC, I felt it was a bargain. Our server warned that the portions would be smaller, but as they came out my wife and I were actually surprised by how much food was on each plate!
Service. Awesome. The server was super knowledgeable and friendly. Knew the food and drink menu and definitely helped us make comfortable decisions. Checked up in us regularly but not obtrusively. I would give this place 5 stars based in service,
Booze. Great cocktail menu. Have the scotch baio and rebel son. Really tasty. Mixed well. Wife enjoyed her mezcal drink and wine (which our server helped her pick). I will definitely come back for drinks. Perfect night cap if you want to end the night right.
Food. OK. I think the food just wasn't refined enough. I DO think they are on the right track though. So refreshing to eat something that's trying as opposed to all the places in phx that are burgers, tacos or pizza. My four courses - crudo a little fishy, ricotta was tasty with the pear, risotto felt to wet and messy maybe it was BC we came after 9pm and the kitchen wasn't in their groove?, finished with the loup de mer which was good but felt like something wasn't complete about it. Wife had - crudo was fishy, burrata was good but the sauce a little acidic, gnocchi wasn't anything to write home about, short rib was good.
Again. Not to sound like I'm pretentious, but I've had better. But I do like where they are going. I'll definitely recommend to people if they ask based on the service and cocktails we had.
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