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| - Another great installation from the Vig people! This one feels a bit more cozy and intimate than the original in Arcadia, less hipster than the Fillmore, and just a bit less neighborhood than the Uptown spot ... but its still the Vig! My guy and I went in around 7pm on a Sunday recently. There was no wait and probably more than half the place was empty. We were seated promptly in one of the BIG booths inside the bar area, which was perfect for us. Those booths could easily hold 6 people, so we were swimming in arm room. ;) The sever mentioned right away that Sundays were half off wine by the bottle, so that settled WHAT we'd be drinking, but started a discussion on WHICH we'd be drinking. They have a good wine list with quite a few options, and we settled on a Zinfandel that was really nice (especially for under $20 a bottle). For food, we decided to start with the hummus duo appetizer. It came out really quickly and the breads, veggies and both flavors of hummus were on point. We then moved on to entrees. I got a salad that had grilled shrimp, fingerling potatoes, kale, celery leaves, radishes and a vinaigrette (gluten-free and vegan)... It was delicious! My guy had the short rib tacos (3 to a plate) and was also impressed. They had a nice kick with the spice level, so maybe not a recommendation for those sensitive to heat. After the appetizer, he could only eat 2 of the tacos, so one was packaged in a to go box. It also happened to be his birthday and when I mentioned it to the server, he was cool enough to buy the b-day boy a dessert on the house! He ended up with their take on a Mississippi mud pie, which came in a Mason jar, complete with a candle. I managed to steal a bite when he wasn't looking and can confirm that dessert is all sorts of chocolately goodness! All in all, good experience. Place was clean, service was prompt and friendly, prices were fair. They have tvs in the bar and ample patio space, and something on the menu for pretty much anyone!
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