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| - The CONCEPT is cool. I came here about 6 or 7 times during their 1st year. I tried the ramen, and while the ingredients were authentic and fresh, the broth had no depth. Good ramen is about broth flavor.
Later, I brought kids along. The waitress was clearly uncomfortable with kids. The food was great, the courtyard with games was great, but the service was not friendly.
Another day, I invited an associate with me for a business lunch and the waitress (different waitress) kept staring at or reading the paperwork each time she walked by. She didn't hide it, so I am not mistaken.
Finally, I drove back again, expecting to get a gormet pretzel&cheese. I found it odd that, ahen I tried to park I was intercepted by valets who literally would not allow me to park my own car.
I can't park my car? No, ma'am.
So I went home. The clearly heard the elderly couple behind me and they left too, for the same reason.
There are things I love. I love the atmosphere, decor and co-op feel of "THE YARD". I appreciate the kitchen staff. Like I said, cool but not solid.
I'll have to try them again soon to see if anything has changed.
My guess is the service was not that great because everything, including the staff, was still new.
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