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| - REALLY? This place is related to Sardine and Marigold? Seriously?
I live 2 blocks from G&B, and like others, was so excited to finally have a restaurant close enough for a quick walk and bite on a regular basis.
Bottom line, unless there are MAJOR changes, I will not be back.
Here's what's wrong with the place, in my opinion:
MENU: very small selection of what appears to be extremely mundane, uncreative food. I can easily make burgers and sandwiches at home - why would I go out for a tuna melt? And I'm unlikely to spend upwards of $30 in a noisy, sports bar environment for lobster
PRICE: quite overpriced for very mediocre food (go to the Laurel or Village Bar if you want a decent burger at a decent price!)
SERVING SIZE: are you kidding me? for $7.50 you get of a 6x3" piece of focaccia with roasted eggplant and cheese? I'd expect at least double this for the price. My dining companion and I both left hungry (we both ordered the roasted eggplant sandwich and split a large order of fries)
SIDES: the meager eggplant sandwich came with a pickle spear, some odd pickled pepper and about 2 tablespoons of coleslaw. For the price, fries, salad or other sides should be included
FOOD QUALITY: seemed okay, nothing special. I saw no mention or evidence of local, organic or other quality ingredients. If you're looking for an excellent burger, go to the Weary Traveller for the Bob's Bad Breath Burger...it's a way better value, includes 1/2 pound of organic beef, plus incredible sides...all for less than the cost of the G&B burger with side purchase of fries)
SPECIALS: how about adding some specials for every night, not just Wed and Fri?
AMBIENCE: way too noisy. The cold air from inside rushes in every time the doors are open, there is no double/enclosed entryway. In the winter, I suspect this place will be impossibly cold and drafty.
PARKING: PIty the people that live in the immediate vicinity of this restaurant, they will no longer be free from slamming car doors and cars parked in front of their houses and increased traffic. Cars are everywhere, and parking is a nightmare. DO NOT park in the Metro bus area on the north side of Monroe Street. A car was being ticketed and towed as we were leaving - the parking person said this happens all the time now...a nice $90 addition to someone's dinner bill - OUCH! Why isn't the restaurant concerned about this and helping their customers avoid a ticket (a simple sign might help). Additionally, cars for G&B are parking on the south side of Monroe Street, making passage through the light difficult. On a recent evening, my boyfriend had to wait through at least 6 light changes to get to the traffic signal; traffic was backed up a block beyond the intersection with Odana, and left turns at the light with the parked cars made it impossible to pass through the intersection. UGH! There is a 6 car covered lot behind the building with nearly impossible maneuverability. If you have a Smart Car, you're good to go - use it! Three of the stalls were empty when we tried to park there, and the place was packed. Apparently, most people have not discovered the lot yet.
On the good side:
Our server was nice, the food arrived in a timely manner, and I love the idea of reclaimed materials used in construction. The exterior of the building is appealing and there are lots of windows.
I am guessing this restaurant will have a good following, even if nothing changes. I won't be going back, however, until G&B steps it up a bit. Sorry. I would have given 1/2 a star or zero if it let me.
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