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| - Went here with a large group (14 people) with an existing reservation. The table was, nicely, already put together when we arrived. However, it was right next to the bar (where there was evidently still happy hour going on), which made for a loud, raucous dining experience (with a couple TVs on in the background to boot).
We split some appetizers as a group. I tried both the artichoke and the kale salad. The artichoke was excellent (although there was *a lot* of it, definitely enough for 5-6 people to comfortably share) while the kale salad was very citrus-y, to an almost overpowering degree.
I had the Linguine and Clams, as did one other person in the party. Avoid this at all costs. It was BAD. It basically tasted like linguine drenched in clam juice and saltwater. Very little seasoning (or other flavor) to speak of. And while the clams were already removed from their shells, around a half dozen *empty* clam shells were added to the dish (I can only assume for presentation purposes?). Other people had the Crispy Seared Salmon, which I tried; by all accounts it was excellent.
An annoying issue (given the colder weather - around 50 degrees) was that the front door kept sticking open, giving one end of the table a rather brisk breeze. Even after bringing this to the attention of the waiter and, eventually, the manager, it continued to be a problem.
Overall, a very hit-or-miss experience, and not quite worth the price paid, especially given some of the other options nearby.
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