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| - The first think that struck me about this place was the wonderful wood on all the tables, especially the bar.
Whoever had this place designed has an eye for quality craftsmanship and wants to give a signal that wood-fired food is about getting the most value from wood -- not just heat from a fire but taste and preservation from the smoke -- as was true of our ancient predecessors who invented fire and cooking, two of the greatest inventions in history.
The service is super considerate and open to being friendly, if you want it friendly (which not all people do).
The portion sizes are large. My friend and I shared a $25 dollar special two-ways, which made for a reasonable lunch price.
I would say the smoke application is done lightly, which might offend smoke-eaters, but was just about right for me.
The Beaches is a tough place to develop a great restaurant scene because there are so many tourists and the rents are so high that it encourages chains that sell cheap beer and large portions of tasteless food.
As I argue in my e-book, Food for City Building, restaurants can and should to offer so much more to a city neighborhood -- a place to hang out and meet, healthy food, introduction to food variety, prices that allow people at all income levels to enjoy a meal out, and much more.
This place is definitely trying for this higher ideal.
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