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| - I had a situation a while back where I had a build-up finances and I just got fed up with waking up late and making myself hot cereal for my first meal of the day. I resolved myself to run out and find something worth treating myself to and scarfing down for the day's meal (think it was a sunny winter Saturday after 11a.) in a quiet place to unwind from the idiots I was living with at the time.
I ended up running to the Co-op and found nothing I wanted. Then after quite a jog, I wanted to see what Monty's Blue Plate was about, but they seem to have a perpetual line going out the door (man, are they really that good?). So, by now, my blood sugar is taking a dive. I went into Green Owl and wrinkled my nose. Any other time, yes, but I wanted something thick and hearty.
Seeing this place I had doubts. I didn't like the name, and I was afraid it would be deep-fried "bar food". I got the weirdest apprehensive vibe from the waitress, but I just studied the menu for a long time. I felt odd paying that much for the Bella Burger (which was cheaper, I think, back in 2012), but I now find the places back in Corktown are way through the roof on prices catering to well-off white hipsters slumming it in Detroit.
When I got it, I was surprised. It tasted good and was filling (along with all the little things that came with it). So, that impressed me. Yeah, good food for that price, definitely.
Can't say too much for the atmosphere. Yeah, it was warm and earthy, which I like, but a bit forced on the "pub effect". The staff there seemed a bit to subdued and wrapped up in their own reserved huddles. Personally, I don't see how folks try to compare it to Weary Traveler. I remember the music kind of sucking there, but this was after 12p., so, who could expect much?
I often wondered if I'd go back and have a night session of drinks there if I re-visit there and am with the right crowd. Can't guarantee if the prices for drinks won't hurt me.
Oh, by the way, beware of the ATM they got situated right smack center of the place (which does look like a sore cybernetic thumb sticking out in this wood grain ambiance). It is from a company in an area that will gouge you silly for fees if you have a debit card.
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