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| - We checked this place out not long after they opened and were surprised to get a seat after all the rave reviews they were getting. It was cold and snowing outside but the massive oven was fired up and pumping out heat. It was so cozy, we didn't want to leave. As sad as I was to see the Octopus Lounge go, these guys have a good thing going. I wonder, though, what happened to the curvy wooded wall that used to be in Octopus?
We were seated at the bar counter next to the front door. It's a weird spot but we could check out what was happening in the kitchen - which was plenty. The back corner of the kitchen is filled with a mammoth wood fired oven that's in constant use, though apparently never for pizza.
The menus and the wine list are very well written. Our server indicated that their bread guy was the author. After tasting his amazing bread, now I want to meet him. I've got some questions about my own sourdough experiments. There are actually two menus: one for vegetarians and one for the normal folks. I discarded the vegetarian one and homed in on the goods: venison pie! Our server tried to warn me that it would be too much, especially after having bread, starters and sides. Undaunted, I ordered it anyway. It was huge! There was an enormous bone sticking out of it! The couple next to us were starting to look scared. Needless to say, I killed it and it was absolutely delicious! The Lady liked her stuff, too, though I can't tell you what she had.
Woodlot is a really great place. It's inviting, has nice decor and great service. The food is tremendously comforting and a phenomenal value. They should start selling their bread on the side, too.
If they weren't so busy, I'd be going back very soon. Unfortunately, every time I call for a reservation, they are now fully booked up.
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