Blergh!
I guess when you get uber used to something, it's hard to feel at home anywhere else?
I wanna pop back and give this Metcalfes another try when I'm on that side of town, but it ain't no Hilldale, I'll tell ya that much.
Smaller.
Sparsely staffed.
Colder/darker interio. (Really, they need more lighting up front.)
The gents behind the meat counter were very kind. They had awesome looking flank steaks when I was there which I can't say Metcalfes at Hilldale always has. Bonus.
I think anyone on that side of town would say it's a welcome addition, but that's because they don't know the joy that is Metcalfes Hilldale.