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| - I was happy to try this joint, as I was a big fan of Bar Symon (rest in peace). This place does a lot of things right, but it's not fantastic. The first of my quibbles is the high-volume style of the service, which is designed to turn tables and reduce waits, not for a reasonably paced meal. They won't seat you unless your entire party is with you, then they grab empty plates and glasses with an alacrity that suggests guests are inconveniences once they've wolfed down their meals. Don't get me wrong - I understand why they do it, but it sucks. Symon can follow his "rules" but I don't have to like them all. The food is pretty good overall. Burgers are solid, but not the best in town as some have claimed. Portions are substantial, particularly on the a la carte sides. The Lola fries are great, though the massive portion of onion rings was a bit heavy on batter and light on crunch. The pulled pork was a bit of a disappointment - it was bland and a bit too wet. The beer selection is more than respectable. The milkshakes are rich and delicious. For me, it adds up to a solid three stars. I'll go back, but only if it's not crowded and only if I'm in a hurry to eat like a starving jackal.
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