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| - I wanted to love it, I really did. Arriving early for our reservation, I thought we could have a drink at the bar. We were told we could go stand at the and of the bar and order a drink...because all the bar seats were taken. The reason seems to be is that the bar is treated like a really long dining table, so there is no place to get a drink other than at the end of the bar, where you are dodging staff trying to do their jobs. What happened to a bar being a bar?
Once seated, we waited approximately 15 minutes with no service, so we asked a passing server if he might be able to help us. Thankfully, he agreed, and did a great job. The cocktails are creative and well made, and by that time, we needed one. As for the food, it is also creative and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the portions for shared plates are very small, and expensive. If you want bread, for instance, its $6 for a loaf slightly larger than a baseball. Really? The other dishes range from $12 to $18, but are so small, sharing really means you get a bite of something.
The restaurant itself is really well done with a great vibe and lively crowd. I was surprised how little seating there was though. Its a good sized space, but the kitchen seems to take up most of it.
Maybe its just me, but I'm looking forward to the end of the shared plates craze, when you can go into a restaurant for an actual meal. Again, I was excited to try this place out, and I would say it had great potential, if it wasn't already so busy. Maybe its just not for me.
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