EDWINS (education wins-little fun fact) is phenomenal on so many levels. They take former incarcerated individuals- train them how to thrive in the service industry and give them purpose...I mean, how cool is that?
Aside from the background story, this place is such a treat. The space is cozy, intimate and elegant feeling, while still maintaining a casual vibe. The food & drunks are excellent. THE CHEESE TRAY! OMG. Whoever the guy was that was working when we came in had to have been the most knowledgeable person about cheese that I could have ever encountered. He had the best descriptions and suggestions. They wheel it around and show you all of the different selections and have them categorized by taste & flavor, depending on what tickles your fancy.
We came here for Valentine's day and ordered 5 cheese selections (such a fun experience getting to choose) oysters and each had the duck confit. The duck was tender and delicious but someone got a little heavy handed with the salt so it was sodium city. Nevertheless, a must-try dish.
Most of the service is A+ but there are some you can tell are still learning and lack a little--but you gotta cut them some slack. The tips are split between all of the staff.
Coming back ASAP!