I'm excited that a restaurant has decided to occupy the Quad off of Thomas. It's a welcome addition to the neighborhood. There are several issues, however, that need to be ironed out if it expects to have any staying power. Among them:
- Pretty awkward layout. You will circle the building before you realize that you have to walk through the patio to get to a table.
- Pretty dismissive and unhelpful staff. The process for ordering takeout, for example, is a haphazard affair. Hopefully this gets ironed out over time.
- Pizza was beyond average. The crust was dense and hard and the pancetta was the saltiest I've ever experienced. There are too many better options in the area.
We'll be back to try a few more things on the menu and give the place another shot. Hopefully my experience was the exception. It would be nice to have a regular neighborhood spot but there are far too many options in the area to tolerate average.