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| - And then there was Niko's!
I've been going to Niko's since before it was Niko's -- back then it was Merle's. Though the food was great, when poor old Merle couldn't be counted on to be open during posted hours . . . well, the writing was on the wall.
Then, suddenly, in steps Niko! Well, he had some shoes to fill. He needed to be more than just open if he wanted my return business. Long story short, I've been a regular ever since. I've enjoyed most the main dishes, all the appetizers, and the deserts, and repeatedly so. Niko, the owner, is a kind, gracious, generous man. The staff have always been good, helpful, responsive with good service.
I have to admit, last time I tried to go, I popped in without a reservation on a super busy night, and was greeted by a snooty maitre'd type of fellow who was un-necessarily ungracious in his attitude. Never seen him before. I nearly asked to talk to Niko, but being a long time customer, I thought it might get him in more trouble than perhaps he deserved. If it's a pattern -- I'm sure he won't last long. A few reviews report bad service experiences. I know that bad service attitude doesn't come from the top down.
Niko's is a family and a sentimental favourite, and I plan to keep going.
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