Food:
Everything was family style.
- skirt steak which came with chips and a stuffed mushroom - nice flavor. It was ok.
- shrimp with artichokes - the sauce was good but the shrimp were dipped in a weird batter and fried. It did not taste good at all.
- bavette - AMAZING. It had a wonderful, subtle seasoning that I can't place but was delicious. We shared this dish with the table but I'm getting this just for myself next time!
- fried spinach salad - refreshing, yummy Asian-y dressing
- Mac and cheese - hubby liked it
- Portobello fries with aioli - YUM! really tasty. Especially liked the aioli which made the dish
- Pork belly - pass. nothing special
- Avocado toast - So so. Not as good as other places
- Berry sundae - shortbread was dry but ice cream was creamy and berries were good. They really need to get a pastry chef.
Ambiance: small, intimate restaurant upstairs above the butcher shop. Way too LOUD. Really hard to hold a conversation with the table and be able to hear. May try to sit outside next time.
Service: absolutely top notch. Ari was our server and he was the epitome of impeccable professionalism. I have not experienced this kind of service in years. He was able to anticipate my needs before I could even open my mouth to ask. He was relaxed, easy going and knowledgeable and funny. It was like dining with an old friend. That's experience!
Location: far for us at the Tivoli Village (about 45 minutes) so not sure when we'd make it here again with so many great places closer to home.