Wow! Late for bowling and husband hunts at this time of year. He wants MEAT! Our route takes us through Hudson so we decide to try Flipside - we have an hour to eat before lobbing 14+ pound balls down (overly) oiled lanes for 2 hours. When hubby drops me off at 1st and Main to find a parking space, and a woman runs by me dragging her elderly mother in tow trying to beat me to the door, I realize there must be a line for Flipside. Yikes! There are people in line, people at the bar, and people congregating around the tables in Flipside. I (knowing that One Red Door shares a kitchen/bar with Flipside) choose One Red Door for dinner. The hostess assures me that they can get us in and out in 45 minutes (which they do!)
I have dined at One Red Door a few times but my husband has never eaten there. We ordered the Truffled Deviled Eggs and Chicken Wings for appetizers. Ray had a draft seasonal beer and I had a red blend wine which were excellent! The waitstaff was attentive and helpful! The restaurant was dark and romantic and perfect for us! We were seated at a bar that was open to the kitchen. We watched a chef dressed in a Flipside coat make food for the people waiting in line next door. Why would you wait in line to save a few dollars??
We ordered hamburgers (with brie and fried scallions) for dinner... they were OUTRAGEOUSLY delicious! We talked with the chefs while they were cooking - it was so much fun! We were literally in and out of there in 45 minutes!
We were SO pleased with the staff and our "red carpet" treatment that we can't wait to go back!!