Interesting space that has the event space of City of Asylum connected to the main floor bar and dining area. Stopped in for a bite to eat and listen to a reading. The place was actually not noisy and when the reading and speakers started the dining area got quieter.
I realize this place has not been open long so they need to work out the kinks. Our server was very good but new and could not discuss the items on the menu but was willing to get the person in charge of the cheeses to discuss the cheeses. So we ordered some wine and looked at the menu to get some lighter items. We decided to try the Peppadews and some cheese. We selected 3 cheeses that come with a small accompaniment. The Peppadews came out in a reasonable time but the cheese took over one hour. When the cheese server came she described the cheeses and the accompaniments...one of the cheeses we ordered they were out of, so she substituted something similar. That was OK but she probably should have asked first. She also gave us an extra cheese that was one of her favorites due to the wait. The cheeses were delectable and we really enjoyed the tasting with the accompaniments. Each cheese was $6.
Would like to see some connection with some of the wines & cheeses so we amateurs could try to pair the wine with cheese. Thought the wines a little on the expensive side.
Looking forward to coming back and trying some other items and cheeses.
This is a none tipping restaurant, so the tip is included in the price.