Patio, Patio, Patio!
Spring time is a wonderful time to eat outside and this renovated building is definitely a new draw on Roosevelt Row in the Evans Churchill neighborhood. The outdoor patio is shooting for French Quarter in the middle of the southwest. It is adjacent to two other restaurants opening up soon. There were an abundance of people rolling up to take advantage of all the bicycle parking. (***Main parking is accessed off the alley, which runs east-west between 3rd St and 5th St***)
The interior is very contemporary with an open kitchen concept and clean lines. There is a cozy bar along the west wall with plenty of local on tap. There will also be a walk-up baked goods counter and I'm told there will be ice cream!
Given the vogue of many restaurants recently...they went with a soft opening and still seem to be working out the kinks. The staff is still learning their sections and the intricacies of the menu.
As for the food, it's a solid 3.5 stars, went with the Lamb Burger which was well seasoned, topped with fresh mint leaves on their own freshly baked bun...this come standard with a mixed greens side salad. Also tried the Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich that was well seasoned on two grilled pieces of bread, with sliced cucumber and avocado.
It's a balanced price point of $8-10/sandwich with a great outside ambiance. The menu has a wide variety to choose from breakfast, sandwiches, and soon to be great pastries.
A slow opening would not stop me from going back given all the great reviews of the original location. I'm sure management will dot the I's and cross the T's soon enough.
Bon appetit!