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| - Walked in about 7:45 on First Friday and were seated right away. We managed to squeak right in between the post work crowd and the later diners, but the place was 90% full.
Service was fast and friendly, the waiter took his time making sure we understood the menu and explaining everything to us.
I had the Bavette al Cedro and my friend tried the Gnocchi alla Lupa, and we shared the lamb side. Honestly, the pasta alone was good enough that I could have passed on the side, but I'm so glad I didn't. Not sure how they prepare the lamb beyond the slow roasting, but it was tender and very moist. I think I detected among the garlic and sea salt a nice touch of saffron.
My pasta was cooked just right, at first bite I was taken aback by how lemony it was, but quickly realized that the flavors were just perfect. They balanced out in all the areas of taste. I tried my friends gnocchi as well, and it was also just right.
The serving sizes were just perfect, not overwhelming, but not skimpy either. I walked away glad I didn't eat more and able to pass on dessert.
We each had a Four Peaks, I had the 8th Street and he the Kiltlifter, and my only complaint there was that they were bottled and not draft.
The whole meal was surprisingly quick, and the service was spot on. I would love to go back and try a few more items off of their menu.
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