It's always a gamble when you visit a restaurant on their opening night. Luckily, there was no "walking away, knowing when to run" from me as Haveli delivered. I'll be honest...this location has been haunted by former failed restaurants (Fitch's, Good Times, Kickshaw, Jimmy's) and their gigantic footprint. In this case, the owners did the right thing and only used 1/3 of the former space. Service was pleasant and efficient. We ordered Samosas for our appetizer and Aloo Mutter and Goat Curry for our entrees. While the filling of the Samosas was a little too heavy for my liking, the crust that encased it was great. Both entrees were very solid. The flavors worked well with one another. I was particularly impressed with the Goat Curry. In the past at other places, the meat can be a little too "goaty". Here is was well flavored and fall apart tender.
Haveli also has a lunch time buffet that I am eager to try.
Still early in it's existence but if it continues to dish out great food, I think it will be around to stay.