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| - We enjoyed North our first visit, so when we had family visiting, we decided to return. Either our expectations were too high, or North has gone south.
Our server was nice, but a bit on the snobbish side. When it was time to order drinks, he said he was very knowledgeable about wine, and if we told him what entrees we were thinking about ordering, he'd suggest something complimentary. Thank you very much, but you are assuming we aren't knowledgeable. Hmmm. When we did order wine (before he took our entrée order), he acted a bit 'uppity', as if slighted that we didn't rely on his knowledge. Granted, this is just my perception and I'm willing to admit I might have read him wrong but his attitude rubbed me wrong.
The bustling kitchen produced mediocre food this visit. The place is always busy, but the mall is a goldmine, so a restaurant has to try to fail. Plus, it is very LOUD! Difficult to carry on a conversation, so if you want that, and the weather is nice, get a table outside. The décor is nice, rustic-like, but very trendy (and hipster). Additionally, the place is pretty pricey - but most Fox restaurants tend to be.
I you like pesto, order the Chicken Pesto Pasta and you'll get your pesto! Wow. Couldn't finish this green dish. Heavy on the pesto, and very unattractive presentation. The Ricotta Gnocchi was good, but again, looked like a blob in the bowl. Spicy shrimp looked the best and of the three entrees, tasted the best (although not awesomely delicious.)
Will we go back? I don't think we'll make a special trip to eat there, but if we're at the mall, then possibly. Think we'll stick with pizza, though.
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