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This is a solid place, but unfortunately it is surrounded by superior places (Vandal, Cure, Piccolo Forno etc...) It is pretty cool looking, but the unique concept seems to cover up the "a'ight" food. We ordered a round of appetizers, tempura zucchini, chicken skewers, and grilled shrimp. *UGLY AMERICAN COMMENT ALERT...the portions were a bit small given the price point. I wasn't looking to throw a few pounds on the fast track to the 'betes, but I was kind of hungry afterwards. Also enjoyed cocktails, but they were just average.
The service was fine, but they seemed a little confused at handling the outside service. I am okay with this, since this it was the first week. I have to say again, the restaurant LOOKS great, but Great restaurants don't need a ton of atmosphere to succeed (Cure is basically in a cabin in a building that looks dilapidated on the outside). You could probably argue that it is a little confused of a concept, as the coffee house seems a little unnecessary and could potentially clash with the rest of the restaurant/bar area. I will probably try to go back, but nothing is hooking me yet, and therefore won't be in a rush. I may go for coffee sometime though. Let's hope they get that extra push with the food as the chef gets a little more adventurous.
The fact that they do have parking certainly helps in Lawrenceville. I sincerely hope they enforce it for customer's only, because they paid for the space and it should go to supporting their business
IF THIS RESTAURANT WERE A MUSICIAN/BAND: Sublime. Their music was okay (I never dug it, but I understood their appeal to a select few), but they got some unwarranted props as a whole because the lead singer died and you can't speak ill of the dead.
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