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| - I really think this place is something special. The architecture and design is a perfect match for the crowd, menu, and food quality. When I'm in the mood for "clean, casual but thoughtfully designed and prepared cuisine" this place will always be a contender.
Surprisingly kid-friendly, by the way. My eight year old was the only child in the entire place when we dined there, but children will probably enjoy the splendid setting, and they have a small children's section of the menu (4 or five standard items), and kids eat free!
As for me, I had the pot roast, which was served with a well-seared exterior and a fork-flaking moist interior, on a bed of delicious baby bok choy and whipped polenta.. I cleaned the danged plate with no difficulty. Very rich dark gravy. Overall, the portion size was above-average.
The artisan baguettes, baked on site (you can walk out with a loaf for $3) were wonderful, with slight tartness. You can get about a 1/4th of a loaf with dipping oil for a couple bucks off the appetizer menu.
Most entrees ran $14-24, with meal size salads in the 9-12 range, and lovely appetizers in the usual $3-8 range.
Oh, and the sinks in the bathrooms are one of the coolest things I have seen in a restaurant. A distressed and angled brass or copper sheet serves as the "sink" which gives a very cool "spilling" effect when the faucet is turned on. I'm kinda disturbed by the fact that I stared at it for so long. I was enchanted..
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