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| - This is actually a solid 3 1/2 star review. Surprisingly, I can't really decide why I'm not more bowled over.
This was described to me as a menu that was 'Houston's-like' [with all due respect Mr. Alexander...] and I saw some resemblance in some of the dishes but as a fan of said fraternal twin, I didn't see it, really. I digress...
I do love the look of the outdoor space and the roaring fire, especially on this unusually chilly day.
Inside, not so much, a little stifled yawnish...The service, spot on. We were able sit and chatter over our tea and our server kept returning to check on an order but not in a nasty way. I had Salmon Caesar ,which I thought was really good - fresh romaine, perfectly grilled salmon with some croutons and a nice kicky/sporty/garlicky-[insert your own caesarified adjective here meaning good and flavorful] dressing on the side, per my request. I wiped it out and mopped it up with the just okay focaccia.
I totally enjoyed the food and the fact we weren't rushed through any of it. Cost is comparable to Houstons, maybe a little less. So, yes, it was good, it wasn't wow and I'd go back for a lunch but yeah, that ambiance needs some help.
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