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I discovered 28Go here on Yelp and brought the wife out for dinner one night, we have been hooked since the first moment we stepped in. Xalan is the extremely personable, attentive and knowledgeable half of the ownership duo that works in the dining room.
Any questions we had about their offerings were answered with confidence and (we would confirm) absolute truth. The wife asked how the ribs were prepared, and were they good. Most restaurants would say they were great, get them because they are a nice profit item. Xalan recommended them and said "they fall off the bone". Sure enough, as she picked up a bone of rib, the meat started sliding off of the bone!
Over the weekend, I finally broke away from my stuffed waffle run at 28GO. On Facebook, they post up their "secret menu items" ie specials. Friday's was a filet mignon with potato cake and grilled asparagus. The wife and I introduced another friend to the 28GO goodness, who happens to be a chef in training, so we hoped our recommendation would go over well.
After perusing the menu, all three of us decided on the special. Holy delicious goodness! The filet was so tender, when paired on a fork with the potatoes, it was difficult to discern where the potato and filet were in the mouth. The flavors were so perfect, and the presentation was great too.
All of us were extremely impressed, and our friend could not have been more impressed either. The meal was good enough I had 2, was going to go for 3, but we don't have a bank account big enough to fill me up with filet mignon.
This was the first time we followed up our meal with dessert, and were equally impressed. There was a bowl of melon custard brulee and a waffle topped with ice cream and rainbow mochi bites. There was nothing left on any plate by the time we left.
And yes, the bathroom signs are HILARIOUS! A nice added touch of comedy for the patrons.
We have been back a few times, and can't wait to go back again. Xalan remembers our first names as soon as we walk in the door, and asks if we want our "regular" table even. These two cousins have gotten the execution of their idea perfect. I hope more people eat there, and keep them around, so I have a great restaurant to enjoy and tell my friends about.
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