I checked this place out recently, because I used to enjoy having a beer at THE PUMP, the previous establishment to occupy this place.
I will admit that I have to give the management pretty good marks, because the new place certainly is re-energized. I have seen lineups to get in. The concept apparently comes from Whistler B.C. , with the decor in the theme of a ski cabin... The target demographic involves going downmarket, with affordable food (so now many of the students living in the area might actually be able to eat here). They lower the prices and try to pick up the volume of tickets. Going after a younger crowd makes sense in this area. An 18 year old guy might be able to pick up in here (and I do not mean cougars).
I am not 100% sure about the quality of the meat in the pasta I ate, but the price was right.
Give the owner an "A" for effort. Hopefully it will stand the test of time