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| - This place genuinely is *as good as it gets*, in many ways. I feel that since my last review, they've genuinely upped their game significantly, so it's time to rewrite and re-evaluate everything.
I've eaten here probably about ten times now, and every time the food is consistently *amazing*. The bastilla will change your life. I'm serious. If you've never had bastilla before, or had it somewhere else, then you're in for a serious treat as you stuff your face with the real deal. Perfectly balanced, and presented beautifully. The chicken tagine is served with delicious olives and preserved lemons. All of the tagine dishes are slow-cooked and just fall apart when you touch them with your fork. The couscous is light, fluffy, and fills your belly with the blissful contentedness that only a home-cooked meal can deliver.
Service is always fantastic. A friend and I once sat at our table for probably about four hours while chatting. Our tea was always refilled, and the owner even brought us a dessert on the house.
They've recently expanded their dining area by knocking down a small wall, so they have more tables (which will be *VERY* helpful during busy times!). They can get busy here, but even when they were the wait for our food never seemed too long. Understand, folks- this isn't fast food, nor is it a speedy restaurant where you get in, eat your food, and get out. You're meant to linger, to experience the setting and the tea, to salivate with anticipation when you see other peoples' dishes, to savor every sip of their AMAZING lentil soup.
Their market has also gotten much nicer. Even though most items still aren't priced, the variety and organization are *MUCH* better than when I first came. We've gotten several sets of housewares from their selections (especially a beautiful butterfly tea set!) and even though their offerings don't span the gamut, there are definitely things here that you won't find at Fry's.
All in all, this place is an absolute delight and this five-star review has been LONG overdue. Mostly because I've just been too damned lazy to Yelp lately.
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