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-hip environment. We only sat at the bar, as they were packed, but it seemed more fun there anyway.
-Unique/bold ingredients on the menu. I love when a place isn't scared to try new things!
-Clear identity. It's good when you know what a place is about and they don't seem too schizophrenic when you open the menu.
-Tons of drinks to choose from!
We tried a few things and shared:
-Kalbi Beef Quesadilla: Not bad, but not blown away. Bear in mind, I had the filling only, so perhaps with the flavors of the tortilla, it'd be better.
-Shared the Steakhouse Burger: Crusted in black pepper with Holstein's creamy steak sauce, Marmalade Onions, Tomato Confit, WIld Mushrooms, and Swiss Cheese. Again, just ok. But, I think most burgers are 'just ok' to me now since I don't eat the bun. The ingredients were good and put together well. We also got a side of smoked bacon, which was nice.
-Jim G had two of the many, many, many beers and I tried their Spicy Bloody Mary with Pepper&CIlantro infused vodka. Pretty good.
I wanted to try one of their many 'shakes,' full of sweet and alcohol-y goodness. But I felt the carbs were too much. I know one drunken night I'll stumble in there and order one. I'll report back =)
The food is intriguing and there's plenty more on the menu that I want to try; that factor makes me give a place a little more credit up front, since they've piqued my interest. They try to use organic products, and I'm a fan of that. And, lastly, Block 16 management group runs them; they're the same group that does Public House, which I really like too. These people have a sense of style and uniqueness with food and decor. Good for them!
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