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| - I waffled on writing a second review for this particular Lucille's, as I've written one for the other spot in Green Valley before. However, I feel like the experience here was different enough to warrant a location-specific review.
My other review mentions things like the quality of the meats, the sugar content of the everything, and the ever-presence of high fructose corn syrup. None of this has changed, and the food is still just "A-OK", as Yelp calls it. Not special, not outstanding, but also not bad and if you know what you're in for you will get exactly what you expect.
The difference in this review comes down to the building itself, the staff, and the bar.
First, the building seems either much larger or just better laid out. It isn't a great layout, but it *is* better than the one in The District in my opinion. There seems to be just more space, even if that space seems awkwardly placed.
Second, the staff at this particular one seems more friendly, happier to be at work. Maybe it's because they are a new place and none of the employees have become jaded corporate worker drones yet. Who knows?
Third, the bar. They mix the drinks stronger. It's as simple as that. Everything I've ordered at the one in The District has been delicious. Everything I've ordered at this one has been strong, tasted like mildly flavored booze instead of a mixed drink where the alcohol fades into the overall flavor. For some people that may be great, but I don't like the taste of well-quality alcohol and having it in the background of an otherwise delicious drink was a welcoming way to get a good night started.
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