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| - Originally planned to go to RigaTonys, but they were unable to accommodate a table of six. So, we decided to give this place a try for the first time. Now it was my understanding that there was a secret downstairs "speakeasy" room that was available only on Fridays and Saturdays. We were pointed on where to go, and as we walked down the stairs it was very exhilarating. It was the secret downstairs room. Almost like we were part of Fight Club.
The ambience is very nice. I personally like intimate, dark places...but for some people that have a hard time seeing in the dark (like a server assistant - Be Patient) this could be an issue. Also, it was very hard to have a conversation because it is all cement down there and the sound carried everywhere.
Not a lot of options on the menu, but they do have a few specials that they offer in the evening that were not on the menu. I would make sure to ask your servers about them, if they are not offered.
Now, it was about this time that the whole issue of it being dark down there, became a REAL ISSUE. I ordered a beer and I had it on the table. A person in my party ordered a garlic knot sampler, and the server's assistant placed the plate on my beer glass and tipped my entire glass over. FULL BEER all over my jeans (see below)!!!! Now, she was very nice about it (never said sorry), but she did run and get me a few towels. Had almost a "deer in headlights" look. I was able to dry out throughout the evening, but still was upset that I mentioned it to my waitress...and I not once was approached from a manager to see if there was anything they could do.
After drying off and soaking up the spill with some bathroom paper towels, I was able to prepare to eat my meal. I ordered the bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp (special) and an individual pepperoni pizza (I just wanted to try their pizza). The food was good...nothing spectacular, but it was good. I was not that impressed with the pizza. The "CRUST" was thin and wet. I did enjoy the bacon wrapped shrimp though.
I do want to say that our server was awesome. We had the privilege to have Melissa, so if you go there, I would request her. I am not the type of customer to complain too management. We were joking that it was probably the girls (server assistant) first day on the job, and just the thought of knowing what just had happened on your first day, is going to haunt her for days to come. LOL We never saw her again...so I am sure she was embarrassed about the whole situation. I wasn't about to make her night worse.
Will we be back? Sure....why not. Probably not for a while....but it might be an option if we are downtown and are in the mood for Italian. Not a lot of options there.
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