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| - So this is the newest restaurant in the new Cedar Center development. My wife went here first and was impressed so I visited this weekend. The location is new and clean. The lines are long. The concept is creating your own piada (basically a wrap), pasta or salad. You have your choice of protein (chicken, beef, salmon), vegetables and hot and cold sauces or salad dressings. They also have sides - fried calmari, soup, and piada sticks. They have cannoli chips for dessert. They do sell beer and wine, sodas, and your choice of European sodas and iced teas. I find it very European that their alcohol drinks cost less than your non-alcoholic drinks. Cute. You place your order and they assemble your meal and you pay. My wife ordered chicken and they scooped it out of a hot tray. I ordered salmon and they cooked it fresh and flavorful. The service seemed a bit disorganized, maybe because this is a new place. The pasta was basic angel hair and well made. The salads were basic lettuce. Portions were HUGE and fresh. I can't see coming here for lunch and not bringing food home. Having smaller portions available would be nice. We did not (and not many people when we were there) try the Piada. The toppings and sauces were fresh, but a bit skimpy. I could have used more cheese and sauce. Also, if you want pepper on your salad, better bring your own because they don't have any. The wine was flavorful for the price. The european fountain drinks were a nice touch. The dining room is modest size, but we had no problem finding a place to sit. You bus your own trays when done, but one of the people cleaning tables offered to take ours. Nice touch. Overall, good, but not great experience. Unique, fresh food, decent service. A few adjustments and this place could be great.
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