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| - Veg-friendly bites, cool cocktails, and gangsta rap make Joe's an eccentric, memorable outing.
The ambiance is casual-yet-classy, with either booth or bar seating. It's somewhat loud, but still great for bringing a group of four and chatting it up.
I really enjoyed the frites, which came with an assortment of delicious sauces the chefs are proud of. I hate ketchup, but the *curried* ketchup was outstanding! And while we're on the topic of curry, there's always the curried cauliflower app. Bring your herbivore friends to Joe's to start off your night and I don't think they can complain too much.
Of course, there are more rich options as well. Lots of twists on steak, and plenty of items featuring chimichurri...it's like a western European's take on Argentinian entrees. The signature item is a "B.I.G." burger, yet another throwback to the 90s rap motif.
As cool as this is, I'm more excited for the drinks. When you're not getting a 40 oz. (YES, this is totally a thing you can order here), you can indulge in a modest, but delightful craft beer menu. On top of that are the *cocktails*. Designed by the mastermind behind my five-star review of Last Drop at the Hermosa (Travis Nass), these beverages are aiming to pack a tasty punch--at a single-digit price. And while not everything blew me away, I will say the Gin and Juice is choice. An absolute must. For the weaker among you, try the Sunnyslope Ice Tea. And like the rest of the service, these will fly out so fast as to appear effortless, all courtesy of a kind and fun staff.
Now that retro themes are at the cusp of syncing with my childhood memories, I'm starting to feel old. I can't tell you *that* much about the early-mid 90s, only that they were seemingly awesome, harmonious, and certainly much more fun than the late 2010s are shaping up to be. So whether you want to relive some memories or just have a blast with a style that isn't yet too big, Joe's is a solid spot for food, drinks, and fun.
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