A few things one should expect when coming NOCA:
-you will never be thirsty, waterboy is there stalking empty glasses like a hawk
-the pasta is not at all impressive
-cotton candy is complimentary and served at the end of the meal
-this is "casual fine dining" = large rimmed, heavy expensive ass plates with dallop of *insert food here*
-great venue for a date
-menu changes NIGHTLY
Dim lighting, small cozy atmosphere, but not excessively loud either. Reminds me of a sophisticated restaurant in a place like NY city. While the food will come in sample size portions, the flavor is packing. They had this braised pork with some kind of cheese that was just.... I mean, who wudda thought that'd be like dynomite in your mouth? However. Stay away from pasta. You can get that anywhere.
Whatever you don't do, make sure you DO get the salted butter gelato. O. M. F. G.