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| - What a great experience I had at Chelsea's Kitchen! We had to wait 15 minutes, even with a reservation, which would have irked me a little bit if the Cardinals game hadn't been on TV in the bar area. The atmosphere is very nice, with real fireplaces both in the dining room and out on their beautiful patio. It has the feel of a casual, slightly upscale gathering place for couples, friends, and families alike. Once we were seated, our server couldn't have been nicer or more attentive. We shared a small LGO caesar salad, identical to the one served at LGO (as the name implies) and thus delicious! For entrees, we shared the swordfish tacos and the short ribs with the over-easy egg on top. The swordfish tacos are, as promised, the best fish tacos I've had in the Valley, filled with big pieces of grilled swordfish, a little cabbage and tomatoes, guacamole, a slightly sweet sauce, and a great salsa on the side. The short rib dish is another one of their specialties. The short ribs were tender and served with a yummy red wine jus, over mashed potatoes and veggies. I'm not sure what the egg on top adds to the dish (other than calories and cholesterol), and I personally would do without it next time, but you gotta give them credit for pairing such ingredients and having the dish still be great. I'm glad we tried Chelsea's Kitchen, and I'll be back many more times for their great food at reasonable prices, all with friendly service and in a cool atmosphere.
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