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| - It is really too early to review this new addition to the Strip District since today was their soft opening. But, of course, we Elites must get our reviews in early... needless to say, there were some kinks today. I arrived a little after noon and the place was fairly crowded. There was no table service, everyone had to stand in line at the register to order. I was going to get the roasted cauliflower or a panini, but then I heard the wait time was 40 minutes. Whoa. I ordered a small house salad and hot, crusty bread with EVOO and Parmesan. The house salad was pre-made and handed to me immediately. I assumed the bread would not take 40 minutes. I scrounged up a plastic fork and nice quality napkin and sat at the cafe bar to dig into my salad. It was amazing! The ingredients were fresh and healthy, but the salad dressing was to die for. An extremely flavorful Italian vinegarette. Unfortunately, the bread took a long time. I'm not sure how long because I was chilled out with my phone. The great thing was the coffee guy (I forget the fancy name for this) went back to check on my order and a lovely woman came and offered me a bakery treat! The bread came shortly after all this attention and I have to say it was worth the wait. It was hot. It was crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It had a wonderful olive oil and Parmesan drizzle on the top. I can't wait to try more from the menu. Thursday, Nov 3, they will be fully open for dinner. If you don't want to experience the new restaurant growing pains, you'll want to wait a few weeks. I may go back on Thursday to try out an entree.
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