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| - It's very loud, totally busy but the food is pretty good! We ordered a couple of bottles of wine, and I do think that's the point here at this establishment, and a few dishes to share. I think this was the old "Candela" which was quieter, more "classy" lol ..the tables were closer to the floor. Here, at The Mission, the tables are mostly raised, lounge-like. There is still the large bar.
It's lively, the alcohol and loud music gives the place a "looser" more "social" vibe and since I was surrounded with lovely company and people I've known for years, it was a great and fun night. It's that typical busy weekend place where everyone's kind of checking each other out.
So if you're with someone you want to have a real and connecting, lasting, philosophical conversation with ... don't come here.
The food was very good though. The elk Carpaccio was delectable, a mixture of textures and great flavor, held it's own over the red merlot. The skewer we ordered was beef, and it was so good, melted in our mouths. Great tasting and well cooked rice too! Also the Brussels sprouts kale Caesar salad was great. Really good. Big toasted croutons and a great amount of super saucy salad (ask perhaps for light on the dressing if you're being conscious of your waistline).
All in all, a happy fun night with good music since the DJ was on point pretty much throughout, a great mixture of old school dance/r&b/rap music which is what we're into as a group generally.
Oh, and .. take a taxi home if you happen to close the place down at 3 a.m.
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