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| - BOTTOM LINE: A fantastic spot to go to even if you CAN'T get a reso. Also, in the world of fine-dining, Alo gets top marks for being a good "value".
Perhaps in the vein of Daniel Wells (NYT food critic), who has been placing a stronger emphasis on "value" in his reviews, I would put Alo close to the very top, if not THE very top of the places I've eaten at. Sure, if you have the company charge card, any meal will be nomtastic, but for us mere mortals, it'd be nice to not have to take out a loan to pay for the meal.
Everyone KNOWS the food is stellar. And yes, the wine pairing is worth it! With that out of the way, let's move on, shall we? Perhaps the one thing that impressed me the most was the attentive but not intrusive service, and the professional but not stuffy attitude. You're there to have fun, and it seems like the staff are enjoying it as much as you are.
But what if you can't get a table (like the 99% of us who try)? Fret not, because the bar and lounge area of Alo is a great place for a drink, a bite, and definitely a date! Even during peak hours, I've always been seated by the bar almost immediately, and it's definitely one of my go-to places if I'm feeling fancy. I'll definitely be back!
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