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| - Whenever possible, after a so-so experience at a restaurant, I try to return at least once or twice before writing a review. After applying this logic, I can say this with a great degree of certainty:
Newks + Lunch Hour in Uptown = Trainwreck
Breadsticks flying, angry mobs of "to go" patrons flocking around the kitchen, confused/harried staff running everywhere, people jockeying for position to get a table/beverage refill..... It felt like I was dining in downtown Beirut. The restaurant layout is horrible. They need to reduce the amount of tables in this place by about 30-40% in order for people to be able to dine comfortably. But of course, that doesn't sit well with the corporate management, who are willing to pack the place like sardines, with dollar signs in their eyes.
The food is ok, but who in the heck keeps clicking the "$" is beyond me. I guess if you are comparing this place to the Capital Grill, ok...I can see one "$". But for a deli, this place easily warrants "$$$". By far the most expensive deli in the area, when price to value ratio is taken into consideration. Steer clear of the "Grab-N-Go" fridge section, unless brown, wilted lettuce is your thing. Funny thing to note: they have the prices blanked out on their online menu. Why do you think that is, I imagine? So you don't know what you are going to be out of pocket, for a sandwich, until you are already inside and it's too late for you and your colleagues to try another spot?
Redeeming quality is in the portion size. But then again, when you are paying that type of money for SOUP, I expect it to be served in a gallon milk jug.
Verdict: Plenty of better sandwich and salad options in Uptown, especially if you are willing to spend this type of money for this type of food.
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