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| - My husband and I went to dinner at NPL on a Thursday evening, and it was unbelievably packed! Little did we know that their special was "Taco Thursday" with additional Mexican dishes on the menu. Also, there was as Steelers preseason game on that will help draw a crowd.
To my surprise, we did not have to wait to be seated. The walkways between tables are very narrow and make it difficult to pass guests/employees if you must pass them by. I like the variety of food that NPL has to offer. Anything from sandwiches, salads, and burgers, to pasta dishes, pizza, and wings. With so many options, it was hard to decide! We settled on the cheese stuffed pretzel for an appetizer - now, I expected this item to be a soft pretzel filled with cheese. Nope! It was one of the pretzel rolls that they use for the sandwiches with slices of cheese melted in between. I was not impressed, however, it tasted ok especially when dipped in honey mustard. For my dinner, I ordered the 6" hot Italian sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. I was pleasantly surprised! The sandwich was really good and I thoroughly enjoyed the fries although they didn't come with any sort of dipping sauce (and I wasn't going to dip them in ketchup) which was a slight disappointment. My meal was very filling and I was able to take half of the sandwich home to have at a later date.
I'll give props to this place for the atmosphere they have developed: a popcorn machine filled to the top with freshly made buttered popcorn, a spinning wheel for entertainment, and TV's everywhere to watch any game. Of course, they have an extensive list of beverages for you to enjoy as well. A screened in porch provides an opportunity to sit outside when the weather is nice. Every staff member we encountered was very attentive and nice.
Overall, my experience was satisfying. Decent food, reasonably priced, friendly staff, and a lot events/specials going on at all times. We will probably be back for some football this fall.
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