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| - I'm not going to lie when I say the first time I tried this place, I didn't like it and I didn't understand what the hype was about. It just goes to show that first impressions aren't always everything!
First time I went here my boyfriend and I got the mushroom pizza to share and I believe we got some sort of seared steak as a starter. While they definitely don't skimp on the toppings, I felt it was a little plain for me as I remember only being able to taste mushrooms and pizza crust. I definitely wasn't blown away as I expected to be. Our steak was really undercooked, but we didn't overly mind because it was delicious and reminded me more of beef tataki. Unfortunately both of us got sick that evening and we felt it was because of the steak. Also, I have a huge pet peeve of this filtered "Q" water and hate being charged for it ($2/person). I personally cannot taste the difference so I would've asked for tap water if I knew I was going to be charged. My first experience wasn't the best, I was disappointed cause I had high hopes so I didn't bother to return.
One night I had a friend visiting from out of town and it was pretty late on a weekday night and the only thing I'll give this place credit for is that late night hours all throughout the week. I was willing to give this place another go and we headed down there and because she was vegetarian, we had some limited options. In the end we decided on the 4-maggi and the kale Caesar salad. Now THIS is the experience I believe was supposed to be the first. The 4-maggi is unbelievably good! I was a little apprehensive of the honey being on top, but I cannot tell you how it complements the cheese SO well. Fair warning, if you're the type of person that expects a dish to taste a specific way (ex. cheese pizza tasting like your standard American cheese pizza), I have a feeling it might taste a little strange for you (unless you have adventurous taste buds), but honestly don't knock it till you try it.
I have to jump on the kale ceaser salad boat and add that it is really good! It's a big salad so if you want room for pizza, I do recommend you share it with someone. And plus you don't feel as bad eating pizza next because you're eating kale like the adult you are.
The atmosphere is awesome and very lively, even if you go fairly late into the evening like I usually have. While I wouldn't say it would be my first pick for a normal time dinner, I would say it's definitely up there for a late night bite to eat on a weekday.
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