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| - I was planning on writing a bad review of a different restaurant near The Parlor and the first thought that popped into my mind was that on top of many other problems, that restaurant suffers from being in relatively close proximity to Parlor.
So I thought that rather than put another nail into that place (empty on a Friday at 7:30, though highly rated with a very limited # of suspect reviews and I might still review it), I would praise Parlor and feel better about myself for it.
I have been to The Parlor maybe a dozen times, maybe 20 times. Simply put, the food here is excellent. The changing menu shows creativity not done for creativity's sake, but rather for the purpose of offering excellent food.
I will try food here that I've never had before, never heard of before, wouldn't ordinarily order in another restaurant. The kitchen at the Parlor simply executes as well or better than any other comparably priced places (and many, many, many higher priced restaurants). Happy Hour is an absurdly good deal.
As far as recommendations, I really like the funghi pizza. Beet salads with goat cheese are usually a "been there, done that" dish, however Parlor's is the best example you will find anywhere. What you really have to try though is some of the pasta. Be adventurous and try something you've never had or wouldn't ordinarily consider. Desserts are also great.
If you're looking for Olive Garden, there is certainly one near you. If you are looking for great food and great atmosphere, do yourself a favor and check out The Parlor.
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