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| - What a hidden gem! I'd heard about this place from some friends and was in the area so decided to stop by. Took me a sec to find the place since the plaza is under construction. The bartender acknowledged me as I walked it. Pretty attentive I'd say, considering the Super Bowl was on and the place was full. When I finally got a seat, the bartender comes by and starts telling me about the place. What I thought was cool was that she also turned out to be the GM. I've always fancied leadership willing to get their hands dirty, as the saying goes. She took orders, mingled, made drinks, bussed table. Good to see. Eventually I ordered food. Kind of strange, but at the same time a cool novelty - she says she doesn't take orders; you walk up to the window and tell the kitchen what you want. I immediately recognized the chef from a burger shop up the street called The Stand I used to frequent when I lived in Arcadia! Not sure what his role is with this place, but it's for the best! The guy puts his elbow in it, as grandma used to say. Anywho, I ordered the flat iron sliders (as recommended) and the pork quesadilla. Both were phenomenal! Got some grease on my pant leg and wasn't even upset about! DEFINITELY try the sliders.
As far as the atmosphere, it's a smaller place. You can see everything going on in the room, which I like because I'm a people watcher. It's not the right size for a sports bar, but tvs are accessible from anywhere in the room, and seeing the amount of ppl there for the game, I'd say it's pretty popular with the locals. I'd like to come back sometime and see the place with music and a nighttime feel. But rest assured, I'll be back for the food.
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