I was referred here by a friend of mine who knew the chef. Boy, was I in for a treat!
My friend and I got there around 7. The place was already packed -- which I took to be a good sign! I was told to tell the hostess that the "foodies" we're there. She was a little confused, but happy to do it! We waited at the bar until it was time to be seated.
I had a glass of -- hands down -- the most delicious wine I've ever had. It was a red, but unfortunately I can't remember the name of it. You can't just a glass of all their wines, so it's a good idea to take a look on their website before you go if you're like me and need a minute (or ten!) to figure out what you want.
Once we were seated at a table (it was about a 25-30 minute wait) our waitress was attentive and VERY knowledgeable about the menu. She was happy to answer questions. I ordered the Tagliatelle Amatriciana.
Just... wow. I am not a "pasta" person. But this was incredible. Just a little bit of a kick to it -- enough to give it flavor. The sauce was so tasty. I was very pleased.
My friend and I split a creme brûlée for dessert. Wow. They do not do creme brûlée the regular way. It's layered, drizzled with chocolate and fruit sauce, and decorated with blueberries and strawberries. I was glad I split it with my friend!
All in all it was a great trip, and well worth the short wait before our meal. I definitely plan to go back if I'm ever in the area again!