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| - The first time I went to Brownstone was based upon my walking by the pretty little restaurant and wanting to eat there based solely on aesthetic purposes.. of course, I did hope that the food would taste good. But for myself, a lot of 'the dining experience' has to do with 'ambiance' and/or 'atmosphere'.
So, I had walked by the restaurant and when my parents came to town, we needed a place to eat asap as we did not have the emotional energy to fritter around side streets seeking out a place. We walked to Brownstone and all decided the menu looked acceptable for our taste buds that night.
I love this restaurant when it gets dark out and they turn the lights down! It is cozy, romantic and intimate. The first time I ate with my parents there, it was wonderful and brightened all of our dreary moods. I have since eaten there a handful of times, and am never disappointed. The staff is friendly and helpful. I have never, ever felt rushed whilst dining here despite the fact it can get extremely busy. At many restaurants, this is the problem I experience: it gets so busy that the servers/staff want there to be a 'high turnover rate' in regards to customers so as to keep the waiting people happy, get more tables through, etc. This is something I cannot stand and it kills the dining experience. I have never had this problem at Brownstone, they allow me and whomever I'm with to take our time, regardless of whether or not we keep ordering food, etc.
The open-faced veggie sandwich is so good, even without the mayo. The fries and sangria are also top-notch.
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