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| - Since the oft-delayed opening, this place has been a tough reservation to pin down. I was expecting to be letdown after the build up and heightened expectations, and I came away noting the strengths are strong, and the weaknesses evident.
A converted bank at the corner of Annette and Jane St, this is not a neighbourhood chockablock with eateries. What struck me was the surprisingly spacious interior. What disappointed me was how they crammed nondescript tables into every square foot therein. We were a large group, and our server could not access the back half of our group without inconveniencing the adjacent tables and weaving her way into our midst.
Table service was friendly but strained (Saturday night, the place was packed), but the hostess station was not welcoming at all. A very entitled attitude from the dude at the door. Buddy, this is Jane and Annette, not Madison and 44th...
Menu selection is simple- rustic Italian pizza from wood burning oven. Quality cheese from the Cheese Boutique, and market fresh herbs. The shrimp appetizer was very good.
Price tag was about what I expected. The true test for this place will be to see how many return customers they get after the opening months are behind them.
Summary- great, fresh food; and service can improve to take the experience to the next level.
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