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The restaurant is open, well lit with the relaxed elegance of a California home.
They have enough of a selection of specialty cocktails to keep you interested while not overwhelming you.
Several members of the staff wandered over, introduce themselves and see "how you are doing". The most special surprise is when this extremely petite beauty approaches you and asks "how you like everything so far". She is wearing jeans, light makeup & a big smile. To our surprise it was Giada!!! She was gracious, kind, truly interested in what you were saying, and genuinely happy to pose for pics with everyone in the room.
If that was not enough, the food was stupendous!!! Clean, fresh Italian, pasta did not feel heavy, lemon shrimp with linguini, artichoke soup, etc... I had 3 desserts & didn't feel guilty.
* I have a generous expense account and based on the experience expected a hefty bill, it didn't happen. 11 people, bottled of wine, drinks, appetizers, soups, entrees, bottles of wine, dessert, appertifs, very reasonable!!!!
I hope I expressed myself in a way that did Giada's justice!
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