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| - The Kitchen is very much like their predecessor, Dish. The layout is essentially the same and much of the menu is very similar. I think the middle island is a little overdone. I like the idea of having a deli/meat area but the sides and premade sandwiches are a bit much when they already have another area dedicated to making your own sandwich. I know The Kitchen just opened and I'm sure they will figure out what works and what doesn't with time. I just worry that they have too much overhead and will go down the same path as Dish if they try to be a "Jack of all trades."
At their grill section it looked like they offer a bit of a strange selection for the lunch crowd; ribs, fried chicken, oysters, crab cakes, and pizza (same as Dish). I love all of these foods but just not for lunch when I'm out grabbing a quick bite with the coworkers. If they added more burger selection and hot sandwiches to the grill menu I would be very pleased! Also, it would be nice if they had a better selection of desserts (preferrably cookies or cupcakes). Their slices of cake and individual desserts run upwards of $5 and they cookies they sell are packaged in 4's and 8's. It would be nice to have a few options that are a bit cheaper and smaller portions. When you're already spending $10-$12 on lunch it's hard to justify throwing down an additional $5-6 for something sweet.
On my first trip to The Kitchen I opted to try one of their sandwich options, the Napa Valley (turkey with onions sauteed in wine, aoili, and greens, on sourdough bread) for $7.99. I was quite pleased with my selection and would definitely get it again.
As for the new furniture and wine bar spin, I really like it. I just wish I lived closer to Gainey Village so I could go for a glass of wine with some friends.
Dish and The Kitchen, I love the concept I just hope that they work to improve the selection, layout, and logistics.
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