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| - I've been wanting to go for almost a year now but never found the right time. Now I really wish I hadn't waited so long! The place was nearly dead when I came in - about 5 people sitting at the bar and then me and my girlfriend - however the waiter and bartender did an awesome job of making the place feel lively with their friendly, cheerful personalities.
ATMOSPHERE - 3/5
The decor of the place is.. interesting. Beautifully drawn chalking on a couple walls proclaiming their alcoholic offerings, an eye-catching bar and impressive whiskey/scotch selection (will have to come back at just for that alone), low light and cozy seats that, combined with the dropped tile ceiling, funky looking drum pendant lighting, and the big front window with wooden blinds, give the impression that the place hasn't really made up its mind about the mood its going for.
DRINKS - 4/5
Their drink menu as is at once both predictable and inventive, with options for those who want to stick with the timeless, proven coctails (e.g. old fashioned, manhattan) as well as offerings for the adventuresome ones who are seeking their next favorite libation.
My girlfriend and I both left our fate to the lovely bartender, who made us two delectable concoctions based off our respective palettes. While nothing crazy, my Irish Old Fashioned was exactly what I was craving at the time and a refreshing take on my comfort drink that I'll have to try at home now :).
FOOD - 4/5
We split their chicken pot pie and pork tacos and both were great. The pot pie was HUGE and had an amazing delicate, buttery crust on top of the classic chicken pot pie soup (though, we agreed, the inside was a little too soupy and we'd have liked a creamier texture). The tacos were a delicious sweet, savory, crunchy mix with the right amount of everything, making for a perfect appetizer while we waited for our entree.
This place was bordering between a 3 and 4 stars on my review but, because of the quick and super friendly service we received, I am more than happy to give a 4/5 for 1947. Can't wait to come back!
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