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| - I was skeptical. I do tend to be a bit of a Pollyanna when it comes to bars and restaurants, but this place did exceed expectations. I'd heard about it vaguely from a friend who did a good amount of boozing there; apart from knowing someone who'd get lit there, the place was a mystery, but one that I didn't think all that much of. One evening, a friend and I decided to check it out.
The decor is fitting. Sure, there are Miller and Bud Light signs everywhere, but sometimes I think bars get too wrapped up in showing off what craft beers they have. That being said, their beer selection is some of the best downtown, and if you hit happy hour in the evening, it's all dirt cheap. There's a beer of the day, too.
Side note; I think the backlit bottles behind the bar are actually pretty cool.
The service was alright. Nothing to write home about. They were friendly, brought me drinks, didn't hover, and were responsive.
The food bumped this up to the 4-star. While I might just be sheltered, the chicken wings here are some of the best I've had in Cleveland. They're not huge, but what they lack in size they pack in flavor and texture. The skin is crisp, the meat is moist, tender, and comes off the bone with an obscenely small amount of effort. I'm a fan of the dry rub, but the sauces are great. I appreciate that they don't drown their wings in sauce, too.
What I expected was something totally unremarkable, desperately trendy, and disappointingly overpriced, but I ended up with a pleasant surprise. I'll certainly be back!
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