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| - I will admit I have not been back to this Earls since it reopened last year. I was meeting with a friend to have dinner at Aida's. But since it was at a 2 hour wait to get a table there, we ventured over to Earls.
The renovations look great. I loved the wood paneling and the white brick wall where the kitchen pass is. The location looks bigger than before, clever design on their part. Lots of seats, but it does not feel claustrophobic. We waited maybe 5 minutes before they found a table for us, which was great as the original wait time was estimated at 15-20 minutes.
Our server Jessica was great. Very friendly, gave good suggestions and always made sure we were doing alright. I got the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, and it was yummy. I love ciabatta, and it had some hot sauce in it which is an added bonus for me. My friend had a burger, and was satisfied with it.
Despite the fact that it was quite busy, and Earls is a chain that aims to turn over tables quickly, we never felt rushed. I find that can be an issue at chain restaurants, so I was happy that did not occur at this Earls. Sometimes I just want to sit for a while after dinner to chat, as long as I'm not inconveniencing the staff in any way (Example: sitting around and talking after the restaurant has closed. Major pet peeve!) It was a pretty good experience overall, and I would definitely return.
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