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| - I have only one complaint. This place is popular - people know about their daily drink specials, their eclectic menu, and friendly service, full of suggestions and refills... and being that I wait tables myself, I am hardpressed not to leave the moment I've finished my meal and the place starts filling up. I'd LIKE to sit and stay for several more drinks but my inner-server tugs on my sleeve, telling me to get goin' and let the people make their money (not THEIR servers, though.)
Where do I start? Went with my boyfriend and roommate one Monday, arrived fairly early, around 6pm, and the server told us about the specials and I ended up grabbing their flatbread special after I heard the words "crab" and "arugula." I LOVED THIS DISH. The crab/arugula/lemon vinaigrette/candied garlic combo is genius, I could eat it out of a tub. It would be just as good as a salad, with more arugula, of course.
My roommate, who isn't altogether very picky or adventurous, ordered the sliders and cleaned his plate. My boyfriend and I shared the hamachi and jalapeno, which is super fresh, has a pretty presentation, and the accompanying sauce is right on point for the fish.
I drank their sparkling sake, sparking rose, and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, the boys had Newcastles, and we were satisfied overall with their selection. I might have ordered beer if their selection was better. I could use some more microbrews, seasonal stuff, etc. The sake is ok, the rose is good, and the Sauvignon Blanc was good. Nothing to write home about. I sampled the new Greek wine they hadn't put on the menu after ordering an Assyrtiko blend that was on the menu, but it wasn't for me, and the server graciously agreed that she may not have wanted an entire glass of it, either. Makes you more comfortable when a server agrees with your dislike of something, so I appreciated it.
I love the warm ambiance, the coziness, and though I've only been there once, I could tell that many others love this place, too. It's moderately priced (well, pretty cheap, actually, if you're used to eating out fairly regularly,) and the three of us spent $80 (tip not included) on snacks and bunches of drinks, including a couple glasses of wine and a small-ish bottle of sake ($12.)
Definitely close to 5 stars for what it is -- a cool little gastropub.
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