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| - I hate being the first person to review a restaurant when I have a below par experience, but here it goes... the Vig is a very cool space. If you are design-minded, you will be very exited to see how this non-descript brick shoebox has been transformed into a hip happening bar and restaurant. The bar is dimly lit, lively and boasts a huge plasma for watching games. It is the "anti-Postini" if you know what I mean, and it is just the neighborhood hang-out I have been searching for (not that I have anything against Postino, I go there all the time, the vibe here is just distinctly different). So, my review for the BAR ONLY is 4 stars.
OK, now onto the hard part. The food is bad. The only redeeming quality is that it is also pretty cheap, so you can almost forgive the mis-step. The Frenchie (french dip sandwich) could have been from Arbys. The smoked salmon appetizer tasted like a concoction I could make at home - a slice of lox on a sliver of Safeway-quality french bread topped with a squirt of Thousand Island (not that I would ever subject myself to that at home). Very disappointing. The grilled veggie plate was pretty good, but it was served with a bad vinaigrette that tasted suspiciously like bottled Italian salad dressing. Food rating? 2 stars.
In sum, this place is a mixed bag. It is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood and I will certainly be back for drinks, but I would go elsewhere for dinner.
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