First impression of valens is they try are a busy summer location due to their great patio spot along Baldwin. Super packed for Summerlicious patrons.
The service was very quick and courteous, though we felt a bit rushed. Food arrivals could have been timed better as all the courses were brought out while we were still working on the previous dish. I'm not sure if these issues are common, but I'm pretty sure this was primarily due to the Summerlicious crowd.
The food itself was good, starter of a simple salad with walnuts and cranberries. The main was broiled salmon with roasted peppers and potatoes. Ended off with a simple strawberry panna cotta. The dessert was the only let down of the meal as it was more syrup than strawberry and the panna cotta itself came off as being Pre packaged rather than freshly made that being said the first two courses were delicious (well presented/prepared).
Unsure if i would go again but I would not avoid either.