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| - I love the Wallflower.
My dining companion used to live in the area, so we often found ourselves showing up for just a quick drink or even a full-fledged meal. The dark, inviting ambiance works for just about any scenario, and I will admit I've missed the place since my aforementioned friend moved away.
We decided to make our triumphant return a few nights ago and it was as though we'd never left. We even managed to secure our usual table near the door.
Before we even got there, we both knew that one thing we had to order was the deviled eggs. These are standard deviled eggs with an always-changing roster of toppings. (On this particular night, the eggs were topped with cumin and another spice I'm forgetting.) Though they're not prepared to order - these clearly came out of a fridge - the eggs are perfectly cooked and the center is deliciously creamy. A must.
I was also excited to order the Snack Nachos, as it's an item that pretty much became a staple for me during my many previous visits. It was saddening, then, to discover that the dish has grown considerably worse in the last few months (or perhaps the chef was having an off night). What was once an ooey, gooey mess of cheesy nachos has turned into a lazy, phoned-in dish that leaves way too many nachos without any cheese. (Nothing worse than a naked nacho, in my opinion.) I'll probably give this one another shot on a future visit, but I was definitely quite disappointed.
We also decided to try one of their specials, a Brisket Stew. Despite the fact that it was really more of a soup than a stew, we quite enjoyed this dish. It's got a deep, delicious flavor that's heightened by an assortment of tasty ingredients, including a very generous serving of soft, tender brisket and a good helping of bread (which is perfect for sopping up the rich sauce).
I should also point out that the service was, as always, excellent. I had a question about one of the beers on tap, and the waitress offered to bring me a small glass to try. Now that's what I call going above and beyond.
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