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| - Not too many people know about this spot, so let's hit a few keyword searches for the Yelp community to get a feel for the place: First date, intimate, nice view, wine, cheese, good conversation and Ritz Carlton. Oh, don't get me wrong - when I came here, it was hardly a first date, let alone ending at the Ritz Carlton. Keywords for me would be more along these lines: First date, no-show, wait too long, too much wine, really too much wine, early night, boxed wine, and Netflix. I keeps it classy, yo.
But seriously folks, this is a neat little place if you're feeling a bit fancy, me thinks. Came here for a work-related function and they closed it out for it. It's difficult to get a sense of how Urban Sip is during regular hours, but they did a fine job when we were there. The service passed the test - friendly, attentive, and accurate. The wines and appetizers that was served was fine... writing this review about three months after is my forte - reflect and think about what's memorable. Perhaps I don't have glowing remarks for the food and service, but that's better than knocking them down some.
The ambiance really steals the show though. US is located on the 15th floor of the Ritz Carlton, which is accessed through the main lobby elevators. Once you walk into the place, the ceiling-to-floor windows give you an intimate view of Center City - there are some seats that don't have the greatest view, but it's neat looking outside anyways. It feels like US is surrounded by many high-rise buildings (more than Charlotte has) and reminds me of Chicago. Or a soaring hawk in the midst of a huge city. I wish I had taken pictures, but it was a work function, so I had to play it cool... check out the ones posted - there's a picture of the interior and it really captures what this place is all about.
The name of the place really captures this place, now that I think about it. For better or worse, stepping into the Ritz, taking the elevator to 15, and having a couple of drinks and small bites while taking in the ambiance, it doesn't feel like a Charlotte place. It's a bit more sleek and hip than expected.
Look forward to coming back here for a regular night out... maybe even a date?! (I'm ready for it - Franzia chillin' in the fridge and terrible Netflix movies queued up back at the condo). Hah.
dmo out.
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