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| - Finally, after lusting after some Instagram photos and peering through the windows on our way to nearby restaurants -- we tried Made LV during happy hour last Wednesday. I was pleased to see dog bowls outside (heaters, too!), boyfriend was excited about the plethora of TVs strategically placed about the bar, the high tops were comfy and everything felt just right in terms of environment. Clean, new, organized, appropriate.
Drinks: meh. Bartender was cool and helpful explaining that although this "special" vodka drink was advertised to have blood orange juice, that was out of season so it was made with plain orange juice. Glad we asked. Boyfriend ordered it anyway. I had a margarita that I'm not entirely sure was or was not created with a pre-made mix. It's happy hour, whatever. $5 each.
Food: "Dirty mac and cheese" was a delight, the crackers on top are genius. I'd been wanting macaroni and cheese for awhile, this was a treat. Again, helpful bartender ushered me toward the HH menu chicken tacos, which were the same as the regular menu yet cheaper. They were adequate, however, wish I would have asked for some hot sauce or salsa... something to add spice. I understand wanting to make it appealing to the masses, being able to add is easier than take away... but really they needed something. My boyfriend had the BBQ pork sandwich and he confessed at the end that more sauce would have been nice. He at the whole thing anyway, I didn't even get a bite. Nonetheless, his sweet potato fries and mustard aioli were the best part of the meal. I LOVE sweet potato fries and this was a superb portion. The aioli (can you tell I'm a sauce person yet?) was super.
My third taco (they were small and I was hungry, okay?) I bit into a bone. I'm not one to fuss about stuff, but since this is a new place and detail matters I pointed it out to the manager as he took my plate away (you know, just for future chickens to be served safely and whatnot.) He was gracious and apologized, took a little off the bill and offered a dessert. We declined the doughnuts and regretted it some later.
Will most likely return for gamedays (they have the NFL package) and bring the pup on a warm day when we can sit outside.
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