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| - Loved this spot from the moment we walked in: vibrant atmosphere, excellent service, and great food. 4.5 stars
Food: 4, Atmosphere: 5, Service: 5
Cost to worth it rating: 3 (barrel aged cocktails $12, entrees $26-34)
Return worthiness: yes
Highlights:
- Cocktail menu: extensive list and unique barrel aged ones. I went with one of the bourbons. It was potent and tasty. Paired well with the bacon popcorn
- Bacon popcorn: hub awarded this the best thing he ate during our time in Scottsdale. Pieces of bacon plus tossed in some bacon fat. Could get a bit greasy but flavor was great and surprisingly not too in your face. 4.5 stars
- Salad: never heard of a more hyped salad--has its own Facebook page and all--but it was very good. Think why it stands out is the variety of textures: dried corn, pumpkin seeds, little date pieces, Israeli cous cous, and arugula leaves. Another standout flavor was the marinaded tomato pieces. Default was salmon but we went with chicken and enjoyed it. 4.5 stars
- Scallops: solid version with good sized scallops cooked well. Velvety layer of grits were delicious with it. 4 stars
- Dessert: caramel filled mousse cake and chocolate biscotti with ice cream was decadent. 4 stars
- Irish coffee: excellent version with just the right amount of froth, sweetness, and cream
- Atmosphere: lively room with a square bar in the center of it all.
- Staff: everyone was friendly, knowledgable, and on the ball
- Gluten free options: so many of the menu items were noted as gf which was nice to see
Midlights:
- Short ribs: bit dry for my taste. 3 stars
Lowlights:
- Didn't have room to try the sandwiches: they looked really good
Best dinner we had this trip and I'd come back for sure.
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