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| - I finally got into this place... still reminiscing about the time I wasn't 21 years old yet and the bouncer didn't let me in on a Saturday night because it was 25+ night.... and I had just started dating my "husband" at the time, who is eligible for entry.... how embarrassing! Well we're married now and I'm old enough to drink like the cool kids.
Our friend picked this place - it's his favourite bar and he's leaving for England so we had to send him off in style. I've heard so many thing about this place - the cool atmosphere, the piano man, the numerous rooms... on and on and on.
We sat in this room with two very long communal tables. I like the fact that there are coat hooks so you don't have to throw them on the benches. Luckily, there were a few small TVs playing game 7 of the world series and a big sigh of relief that the Cardinals took it home!
There is a large drinks selection, although I was disappointed that they didn't carry Blanche de Chambly... Rickards White is definitely a close 2nd, which I ended up getting.. beware - no CAESARS either!.... I knew by the end of the night I would be getting hungry and was saving myself for the yam fries. The one thing about a long communal table is that if your server is not bringing out your food, then there's a chance you're not getting it. I saw my fries come down the communal lane.. but could not wave the guy down as the loud music and chatter made it impossible. Eventually my actual server brought it out to me. For $6, this bowl of fries are huge... and pretty decent in taste too. Due to the consumption of alcohol, I scarfed down the yam fries... and let me tell you - this portion is really for sharing. Their chipotle sauce is prepacked in plastic containers for ease of convenience - how long it's been in the fridge, I cannot be sure.
Lastly, the one thing that was a little disturbing was the fact that the waitresses would occasionally walk on the tables to get to the other side of the room. Yes it may seem cool, but if I was actually eating a full meal, regardless of time of day, I would find it extremely unappetizing.
All in all, I think this is a great place - good music, and seems like it caters to a lot of people. Come with a few or a lot of people and you really can't go wrong... but come late and expect a line up!
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