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| - Came here after work for dinner with some friends. I've been meaning to check out this place for quite some time because of all of it's raving reviews.
First and foremost, parking. There's tons of parking space which is great! However, this place is seriously popular, especially after work around 5PM. Despite the relatively large parking space, almost all of the spots were taken -- my roommate and I got lucky and pulled in as someone was pulling out. I will note that there is complimentary valet though (bring cash, just in cash! Don't forget to tip!)
Now onto the interior. Gorgeous, gorgeous place. From the floors, to the walls, to the women's bathroom, to the relaxed (or absence of?)dress code for the staff... this place is so trendy and hip! I'm especially fond of the lights (they dim then around 6pm!). I'd definitely love to get a little dressed up and go here to grab some drinks with my friends. This is the perfect place for that.
The staff? The staff was great! Super accommodating and responsive. Constantly checking in on how our group was doing. Loved it.
Now for the appetizers. We had two appetizers: the pretzel and provolone fondue as well as the pork rib nachos. Both were fantastic and very easy to share. So much flavor and cheese! I love cheese. I'd love to try all of the other apps (I'm thinking the wings next time!)
As for the entrees, I ordered the Italian grinder with a cheap house salad on the side. The salad was awesome! It's presentation definitely did not match up with its name. Now, the Italian grinder looked quite delicious (I asked for lots of jalapeños in it!) but man.. it just wasn't good. I was pretty full from the apps so this may have contributed to it, but geez, I really couldn't bring myself to finish the sandwich. So I asked for a to-go box and decided to save it for tomorrow's lunch.
When I got home, I had a HORRIBLE stomach ache (I'll spare you the details). I told all my friends thinking that maybe the appetizers were the cause. Everyone else was fine, except for me. Perhaps I had something else to eat earlier on in the day that upset my stomach? So I gave the sandwich another shot.
NOPE NOPE NOPE. Eating the remainder of my sandwich ended up with the same results. I learned my lesson. I am never, ever going near the Italian grinder again.
I didn't have the most positive first experience here... I will definitely go back to this place for some drinks and apps and MAYBE some of the other entrees but in all honesty, none of them really caught my eye -- which is how I ended up with the sandwich.
At the end of the day, this is the perfect place for some apps and drinks, but I don't think I'd ever come here for dinner. But who knows? Maybe next time I'll change my mind and work up the courage to give some of the other entrees a shot. Maybe I'll check out the location in Scottsdale or Phoenix. Until then, my stomach and I will definitely be avoiding the dining area at this location for the foreseeable future. If I ever go back, you can find me at the bar.
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