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| - The reviews of FnB seem to fall into two categories, the majority that rave about the place and those don't see what people are raving about. I have to say, I'm in the minority. I just don't get what people love about FnB.
The menu is strange in that there are about 15 "sides" and apps, but only 4 entres. My wife and I ordered the cheese plate, the shishitos, the eggplant, the pasta and the chicken. The three sides/apps came all at once to the small table, leaving us a little crowded and feeling rushed. The cheese plate featured a sliver of cheese, much too much charred nut bread, some dates, some nectarine slices, some pecans, and an apricot preparation. It was all fine, but not at all interesting or nicely presented. The shishitos and the eggplant were both pretty bland except for the padron peppers in the eggplant dish. The pasta and the chicken were both uninteresting and bland. All evening I found myself looking for a salt shaker. My wife eventually asked for some crushed red pepper for the pasta. Didn't try desert or coffee. Nothing was very bad, but nothing was very good either.
At present, FnB does not have a liquor license so it's BYOB. There is a $15 corkage fee. It seems fairly high to me. The last time I brought my own bottle was several years ago at Quiessence. I don't remember a corkage fee there at all. The fee is waived if you bring Arizona wine. I'm all for eating locally produced foods, but seriously, Arizona wine!?!
The tile floor (left over from Seasaw) is very nice.
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