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| - Hopped, skipped and jumped into this lovely little gem at the end of a Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta concert on March 29, fully expecting to be kicked out. Instead, we were warmly welcomed by clearly exhausted staff. We sat on the patio in the most grand weather with a view of Chihuly's yucca or whatever that tall cacti is off the main entrance/cafe patio. Perfect location.
We had to ask for water, flatware, and napkins but it was the 11th hour, and our server, Bradley, was more than accommodating and apologetic. He listened to us whine about our disagreementss on wine, then came back with a winner for both me AND my husband. Our "swine" was served in a jiffy. I didnt think twice after we had consumed it about our earlier disappointment that they had sold out of the "natural chicken" or that the swine wasn't piping hot.
I'd say for a 9 p.m. dinner while the cafe was shutting down, it was a charming, and quite, delicious experience. All in all, I would definitely slip onto this patio (albeit at an earlier hour). I'm sure it is then worthy of 5 stars.
Side note: I met the owner last night at an event at the Phoenix Art Museum and she is an absolute doll. Can't wait to go back (the avocado gelato is on our bucket list)!
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