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| - We truly had high hopes for this start-up from the people who bring us Boulders on Broadway and Spokes on Southern. The entry way and outdoor patio is lovely - very sparkly and intimate. Interior of the restaurant is a bit plain, though the wood walls are a nice touch. We were seated promptly with a reservation and our waiter, Alfredo, took our order pretty quick-like, and the owner came around for a visit. I do love that in a new place. Cocktails - on the mark, so fabulous. Really well done! First course - the bread plate was warm'ish and the braid is very decorative. But, the bread tasted like something between a pretzel and what I might pick up in the frozen section at the grocery store. It could be better - olive oil? Parmesan? Salads all around and completely lackluster. A few pieces of lettuce, a smattering of shredded carrot, two slices of cucumber and two cherry tomatoes. Boring. Boring. Boring. Lemon vinaigrette was average at best. For the mains - very small portions on the pasta. If you're a big eater, you will be disappointed. The pasta was cooked nicely, the bolognese was spicy, and the piccata was a very small piece of so-so chicken. Fish in a bag was nicely turned out, but the potatoes and asparagus below were mushy. Way Way Way too much pepper on the fish. I would try this place again... maybe... they may need a little time to up their game. I'll go three stars for the fish, the bread, the service, and the cocktails. Everything else needs some work.
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