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| - I found Armitage to be very enjoyable for a late evening drink and a snack. It's located in DC Ranch, which has a very swanky feel (note: except for the random Krispy Kreme right there on Market Street), and is a great place for a fun night out.
Armitage is pretty small, with a relaxed and classy atmosphere. There is a large bar area, high top tables, and a very nice patio.They have an excellent Tuesday night special - 1/2 a bottle of wine when you order food! Feeling flirty, I opted for the sangria (is that the red or the white?) - I got the white. It was brisk and tangy, but had no fruit! Next time I'll definitely choose a wine from their list - they also have very creative flights that caught my eye.
Our snack included the fries with three 'gourmet' sauces, and the ahi tuna sliders. The fries were great - not too greasy, very hot, and crispy. The sauces were tasty but nothing special. The half order is a good sized portion to share, although you might get to that point when you start worrying about nonchalantly gobbling up those last few before your date does..or maybe that's just me. The tuna was good - it was nicely spiced and perfectly rare - but the pieces were just so small it made each bite a bit disappointing. The bread:tuna ratio was completely skewed towards bread. Other menu items I would return for include the macaroni and cheese and the bruschetta - everything looked very good.
Armitage is a great place for a night cap, and I would definitely return during happy hour to catch some people watching - I was almost a little disappointed to not see any cougars. Overall, a very cool wine bar. Definitely check it out if you are in the DC Ranch area!
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