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| - After visiting this spot, I now under what all the hype is about. Actually, this is not hype, this is truth! Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted by a very upbeat and pleasant waitress. She was very attentive and helpful throughout our whole dining experience. We politely sat us down and gave us a brief overview and history of this quaint, intimate, and classy restaurant. She told us that they will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary tomorrow and was thrilled that they "survived" the first year in business.
The menu was small which means that they put more care into the dishes. I started out with the shrimp and grit cake and followed it up with the cuban sandwich. I can say that the shrimp and grit cake was wonderfully done. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the sauce contained just the right amount of heat. The grit cake was a pleasant surprise and added the perfect texture to the dish. The dish was very tasty and very well executed concept of a play on the traditional shrimp and grits.
As far as my cuban goes, it will be hard to find another one as good in the valley. This is authentic as it gets. Just as the chef/owner admitted when he personally stopped by the table, "I spent some time working in Miami, so I learned a thing or two down there!" haha. The break was right, it was pressed and toasted, and the ham, roasted pork, cheese, pickle, and mustard made this cuban staple a must have in the valley.
Overall, I can not give this place any less than 5 stars. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. Please make sure to visit this place, you will not be disappointed.
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