First visit for a work lunch, though I'm familiar with Bruell's other restaurants...
Lunch on 6/27 with a colleague... reservation for Noon.
Promptly seated at a somewhat-cramped booth in an otherwise empty space (which filled-up quickly with the business lunch gang). Because we were in the bar-area, the bartender was our server. Prompt, attentive service without hovering... here's a group that understands how to get people in and out in an hour. Good stuff.
My colleague went with the braised beef shoulder, served "pot-roast style" with carrots and other veggies. He seemed pleased with the selection. I went with an app of butternut squash ravioli and the Romaine salad, served together with the colleague's entree.
All of our plates echoed the selections at Chinato (a good thing, trust me)... colleague's braised beef was a bit lighter than the Chinato fare... no polenta (understandably for summer and a French influence). Words can't describe the ravioli... rich with a lemony-butter sauce, with Swiss Chard, yet light enough for lunch. The Romaine salad seems simple on the menu, but had a fantastic Anchovy vinaigrette and a nice dusting of bread crumbs. Delectable.
Two great meals for $45.00 out-the-door.
Bottom line... Bruell does it again. Without tater tot gimmicks or frozen Sysco food. Highly recommend.