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| - I truly believe that it isn't just the food that makes a place but the service can be the real cherry on top, which is why I am going to start there. First I was impressed that on a quiet Tuesday the dining area was closed because there was a huge party coming in to take over the whole place. The bar area was open however and I am glad it was the only option because Carl, the bartender, made our experience! First all bottles of wine are $20 before 6 and we sampled 4 before making our choice. Sidebar, also there was a wine tasting going on with 2 patrons and one of the staff, not sure if he was the manager or owner, but super friendly as well. Back to Carl, he is the perfect bartender, personable, knowledgeable, chats you up but isn't intrusive at all. He also has a great stache and told me where to get stache wax for my dude, that rocks! He also gave us happy hour prices even though it didn't start for another 20 minutes. We ordered fried pickles which were thinly sliced, the batter was perfectly crisp and the garlic aoli was to die for. Next we ordered 6 types of bruschetta, salmon and capers, mozzarella, tomato and basil, goat cheese with roasted red peppers, apple and marscapone, hummus and chives and prosciutto and fig. Now I know there have been comparisons to Postinos, I love that place as well, but I am glad I can go right down the street now instead of across town. I do like that they cut them in threes instead of just half, more bite manageable. My companion and I both didn't like the salmon and capers, which is fine, but what was great was Carl heard us say it and brought out another one with chicken salad, on the house. Nice! I bill was less than $40 and I will definitely go back.
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