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| - Suffers from the typical Charlotte attitude of trying to be uuuuuber hip, which is nearly enough to keep me away. Even so, it's a dessert bar. What am I going to do - ignore it completely?
They were hardcore about checking IDs, and the hostess looked at us skeptically when we said we didn't have a reservation. Sure, it was Friday night, but it was only 8:00, and, in case anyone has forgotten, it's Charlotte. She asked if we'd settle for a patio seat, and we looked back at her as if she were crazy. Of COURSE we'd prefer a patio.
Once we were sufficiently seated, the experience vastly improved. Our server was unobtrusive yet attentive. We ordered a drink each - wine and liquor - and a dessert each. It's overpriced but about what I expected from a downtown bar trying really hard to be trendy. The desserts were good. I had the peach cobbler, and while the peaches were underwhelming, the cobbler and crumbly topping were buttery and surprisingly salty. I enjoyed it but couldn't finish it, in the end.
The patio was pleasant, with the exception of the occasional motorcycle roaring by. Excellent people watching, as we got a full view of every group of stilletto-ed girls tottering towards the entrance.
I'm not sure I'll go often, simply because it's not really my scene. But if I'm in the mood for a fancy dessert and a glass of wine, it'll do fine.
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