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| - Moxie gets 5 tonight. Another business dinner, this one better than the one before. Our server dropped a bottle of Pellegrino that hit the side of the table on its way to the floor. He tried to catch it with his foot to avoid shattered glass, and sent it spinning instead, spraying several of our feet. But, his quick-witted and self-deprecating reaction was perfect (shit happens), and our service was truly the best I've had in years, anywhere.
Added a small plate to the list of those I've tried and enjoyed here, the mushrooms, which are a tempura preparation, and had the braised veal shoulder which was out. of. sight. I mean it was perfect. A nice crust on the outside, and just melty slow-cooked goodness inside. Outrageous flavor. The brussels sprouts were even better than Lolita's because they tasted like brussels sprouts. Didn't think this was possible.
The bread and butter continues to be better than bread and butter should be.
This is not the finest dining in Cleveland. But for a $23 entree, the food and service quality far exceed expectations.
Oh also, the guy who was entertaining us had so much faith in our server that he said, "we want a bottle of red wine. You know what we like to eat, so bring us something good to drink." Didn't give him a budget or any guidance. If I was the server, this would've scared the hell out of me. He brought out a bottle of Orin Swift's 2008 The Prisoner. My boss's favorite, and one of my favorites, too. We were all happy.
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