This is a fantastic local, downtown watering hole and exactly what we needed.
It's a rustic space that still retains much of the market grocery charm but with phenomenal touches from Aaron, Lee, and team. The patio is not too crowded and seated nicely, perfect for dinner or drinks with friends. The flow is also fantastic as you can either head directly to the bar or browse the market on your way to the counter to order.
We had a limited menu tonight for opening night. That being said, we both enjoyed our meals thoroughly. The AZ burger (& fries) was delicious and the chino salad was good and refreshing (though I'm not a noodles in my salad person, but I wanted a salad). Both with a farmer's cup in hand (pimms drink - yum!) and I was giddy as a schoolchild over the self serve water station with sparkling and still options. I want to go back right now for the sparkling water on tap alone!
We each also had a smores cookie for dessert. It captures the graham crackeriness of a smores and chocolate chunks and chewy texture without marshmallows. It was an interesting (and delicious) interpretation. I was also eyeing the snickerdoodles. I'll be back for those.
We were sent away with a couple corn cookies to try (at Aaron's insistence). THe husband is currently a fan (description: sugar cookie, but like cornbread, but not; it's really good), I'm skeptical of most things with corn.
We'll certainly be back and are excited to see the rest of the menu and make this our local hangout. :)