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| - I dined alone at this sports bar/brewery in Old Town Scottsdale. I must say that I was not made to feel welcome by the hostess. Getting the "just one?" sneer and the "this is the only place I can put you" dismissal (referring to a table that was near the door and close to a neighboring one) when I said I wanted a table and not a place at the bar was disappointing. [Note: I usually read on my iPad when I dine alone and there's simply not enough room at the bar for me, the plates, and the device, so I prefer a table.] I really did not appreciate that.
That said, the burger I got, CB&CB, was pretty good with caramelized onions, pickles, and a subtle aioli. Best of all, it was grilled to a perfect medium rare - the way I like it. I love burgers and I like them medium rare and absolutely hate it when the restaurant insists on serving it medium well; the chefs should run the kitchen, not the lawyers - but I digress. I opted for the tater tots. They were perfect, and a nice reminder of what my mom prepared when I was a little boy, but these were much better than the ones she used to put into the oven frozen! They had a perfect crunch; it's nice that they're making a comeback!
The beer menu is extensive and there are lots of TVs to watch various sports events (including a disgusting UFC bout - isn't there enough violence in the world these days without that?).
Once I was seated, the service was pretty good. The server was friendly, although it took a bit of time to get some extra aioli. There was an odd smell in the restaurant, almost like cigarette smoke from the old days, although the hostess insisted that smoking is not allowed.
All-in-all, the food is good but the overall experience was a bit less so. If Yelp allowed separate ratings for service and food, the service would only get one star from me because of the hostess (not the waitress).
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