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| - So, I literally just reviewed 5th and Wine, the Scottsdale place owned by the same proprietors that own this wine bar/bistro in Chandler, which makes me a feel a bit repetitive since the menus are pretty much identical, but I'll give you the Cliff Notes version of the food and drink review and then move on to what's unique about this place.
Food:
*Bruschetta toppings are really solid but bread is a bit soft
*Vegetable salad is really fresh but could use better lettuce
*Tuna panini was really good and quite large for the price
Drink
*Bloody Mary Martini with jalapeno vodka and fresh mozzarella garnish is where it's at
*The glass of Albarino ($5 during happy hour) was really crisp and good
What makes the Living Room different is that it's much more of a swanky/loungey feel, while the 5th and Wine spot feels a bit more cafe-like. Also, the outdoor area of the Living Room is super comfortable, with big couches to lounge on, a sweet fireplace, and a lovely breeze (if you're lucky enough to be there in March, like I was!). Our server was also decidedly less formal than the one at 5th and Wine but still very on top of it.
I would definitely not drive back to South Chandler to go to this place, but I would certainly do so if I lived closer.
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