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| - So I came to Echo And Rig on the suggestion of my friend Kilan, a butcher in the butcher shop that inhabits the first floor of this amazing restaurant. When you come thru the door, the first impression you get is the culture of happiness that permeates the staff. It's like the Zappo's of steakhouses. From the hostesses to the servers and chefs, everyone exudes such pleasantness and just an excitement to be in the building. My party of 8 (which was supposed to be 14 which they accommodated with a great table by the open kitchen) was seated quickly and the server Sam greeted us with a broad smile. A litany of amazing appetizers followed (pictures to follow) and Kevin the runner kept our sparkling and still water glasses full the entire night. The chef, Ben stopped by the table and greeted us, inquiring about the food and how we enjoyed it. THEN, a lovely woman greeted us from the kitchen, informing us she was our griller for the evening. Jeannine was sweet and her smile never left her face! It made me confident I was in for an amazing treat! A tray was brought to the table with two beautiful Tomahawks and a porterhouse to die for, and we chose our steaks.
Now , at this point, I surveyed the atmosphere in the restaurant and watched the staff, bustling back and forth. Even when they thought no one was observing them, they greeted each other warmly and we're even smiling to themselves!
The steaks and other entrees arrived and were the picture of perfection. Cooked with almost obsessive precision, there were moments I lost myself and closed my eyes and savored the greatness. Then our desserts were various ice cream creations that were demolished so quickly, I couldn't get pictures! My favorite was the Apple Pie Sundae.
Overall, the genuineness of the staff, the skill of the chefs and the experience made my birthday dinner a success, I will be repeating and very soon! Where else am I going to find a restaurant with a delicious Viognier and a warmth that isn't overbearing, but simply and obsessively delightful. I've been in the restaurant and bar business for over a decade, and Echo And Rig should put on a manual on what a five star, five diamond experience IS!
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