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| - Green Chili Pork Stew!!! I love it - and I heard that this new restaurant had it on their Happy Hour menu. I had never heard of Chef Robert McGrath, or his reputation, so I wandered over to the Renegade Canteen on an early Friday night to try their stew. What a mistake - it was packed, with standing room only in the bar. The greeter was very friendly and personable, and seemed really disappointed that I did not want to stay or wait. But I told her that I would be back when it wasn't as busy.
I returned the following afternoon during happy hour, and it wasn't quite as hectic. I was able to sit at the bar, and was quite impressed with the restaurant. The interior was quite nice, with lots of dark wood, and open spaces, all very nicely decorated. All of the servers and bartenders were really nice, and obviously they were having fun working there. I did order the Green Chili Pork Stew, and it was great and everything I had hoped!! I will keep coming back just for that dish alone. They also had a nice selection of beer and a fairly representative wine list.
But sitting at the bar and watching what some of the other diners ordered, I may have to expand my horizons. All of the food looked amazing - from their Buzzard's Breath Chili to "Bob's Big Burger". (I actually waited to see how they would eat these gigantic burgers - I would never have been able to get it in my mouth). They also have soups, flatbreads, entrees and steaks - all at fairly reasonable prices.
And I did meet Chef McGrath, who was making sure that each of the diners were enjoying their evening. It was nice to see that he was really interested in their thoughts and opinions of his food, and would treat his customers as valued guests.
A great dining experience - just make sure that if you are going to Happy Hour, get there early!!!
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