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The food was excellent, on the lighter side of Italian cuisine with grilled seafoods and meats. Soups and salads were imaginative, and delicious. Good wine selection.
The service was attentive and knowledgeable, but it was evident they were working really hard at it. The effusive descriptions of the menu, hearty endorsements seemed disingenuous. I think they are accustomed to a high-maintenance clientele.
At first
The ambience was superb, a quiet patio with quiet conversation, some kids playing around the nearby pool,
A desert breeze and birds singing at twilight. For
Some reason, however, some Maison Avenue marketing consultant has decided everyone has to listen to piped in music. That insipid, rhythmic, upbeat synthesized "Eurofag" music seems to be everywhere. If I am
In the desert Southwest in the early evening, with great food, and genuine service I am having an exceptional experience. This place has everything it needs, it is just being overworked.
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