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| - Just went here last night with the SO and some friends for a New Year's celebration. My friend got everyone tickets for a private event they were holding. $30 for a buffet in their upstairs dining area with a glass of champagne. The area it's in is definitely on the sketchy side. Did not feel unsafe walking to the car but had to be aware of your surroundings.
Stepping through the front door the staff was inviting. The hostess led our group upstairs and sat us at a table in a small alcove with a window overlooking the street. The table was prepared with all the essentials to have a fun night. There were hats, noise makers, and party blow outs. The wait staff were very attentive by immediately filling water glasses and presenting drink menus. Between clearing tables and refilling glasses there was a fire which the staff continually stoked giving the room a soft smoky smell reminiscent of a camp fire. Our waiter came over several times throughout the meal checking on us and was able to easily make conversation to enhance our experience. He was very accommodating to our designated driver by making him a Shirley Temple (on the house) for the midnight toast.
The buffet was all types of food and anyone could find something to eat. There was a salad with feta and grapes, build your own taco (soft and hard shell), build your own slider, spicy pasta, breaded chicken and a beef option. The slider burgers were perfectly cooked. Pink in the center so the life wasn't completely grilled out of it.
Once again the wait staff shined as they cleared empty plates and used utensils quickly keeping the table from becoming cluttered. Almost simultaneously as someone was clearing off the dirties, other staff were replenishing us with new forks and knives.
Then there was the desserts. I, unfortunately, was not quick enough to grab a cannoli but was lucky enough to watch as 2 of my friends were finishing them off and commenting how delicious they were. I did get to grab a brownie covered in coconut that turned out to be my highlight of the night.
After dinner, while everyone was recovering from the meal, the waiter was kind to take pictures so that we could have mementos from the night.
The drink menu was more complicated than I am familiar with. Ordering the Mandy Panky was a wise choice as it had so many levels of flavors. I wonder if the flavors would have fit better as a shot as it took me quite a while to finish one.
Upon paying the bill there were cards for other events they will be holding in the future (scotch tasting, Valentine's Day meal). Could definitely see myself back there for one of their other events.
The downstairs is a normal bar and has a pretty cool look as the space has been converted from an old house. The exposed brick give it that classic Cleveland bar neighborhood feel.
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