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I decided to give FEZ another shot...I mean with this many good reviews, and I did love the food during my first visit, how could I possibly be the only one who didn't care for it?
I didn't have a problem at all with my waiter last time - when he got to us. This one, Kirk, was quick and extremely personable. He also sat down with us (a PLUS in my book) and made some jokes at my expense - which, as long as they're funny, is also a huge bonus. Uh, yeah, they were funny.
This time I ordered the Marinara Pasta with Shrimp and Rosemary and Garlic Fries for appetizer. My chum I was with (a newbie to FEZ) ordered a "Go Green Pasta with Chicken." All dishes were great, but to be honest, we both liked the fries the best. (Unfortunately, the garlic bread was hard as rock and was "somewhat cut" but not enough to pull apart to dip in the sauce. Too bad.)
There was, I believe to be "the manager" or at least supervising person running around making sure everything was set. Let me tell you...this was welcomed from my last visit to FEZ. Further, this is what I appreciate and value from "real" restaurants: an active, friendly and devoted superior that's visible in the restaurant and not just back in the office on the phone or out for a smoke.
Since this was a Wednesday, and my last chaotic trip was on a Saturday, it was a lot quicker service and time to be sat. It was still busy, even for a Wednesday night and I would still recommend reservations anytime you plan a trip.
I hope people make it through my first rant to get to this: I DO recommend FEZ to anyone, especially for those downtown. But, do take the light rail people: save the environment, it's immediately outside of the restaurant and your temper due to the not so friendly parking - thanks FedEx.
It has a good staff, comfortable surroundings and the customers there always seem to be having a good time and engaged in good conversations. (Yeah, I'm a chronic eavesdropper and people watcher. Ha.)
Come and join the FEZolution!
(Ohh...Sorry about that last line...that's probably why I was fired from marketing...)
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