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| - Sure, we had to wait 1.5 hours for a table (we just popped around the corner to Birreria Volo and sampled excellent beers in the meantime) but it was worth it: this is definitely one of the coolest spots I've been to in awhile...housed in what looks more like a house than a commercial establishment, the exterior is so unassuming, most people probably pass right by without noticing it. But inside you're a world away. The space has cool lighting, decorative lanterns and lots of hanging tinsel, and just has a super cool, fun, cozy feel to it. True, it may be cramped in parts, but overall it has a unique, special atmosphere.
I had to try a Foco Loco, which is a can of tropical fruit juice (I went for passionfruit) overturned into a mason jar of booze (rum I think) and muddled herbs. It was light and refreshing. But I couldn't help but notice other people drinking (what I later learned was) boozy long island-style iced tea served in little tea pots, topped with bottled coke. Gotta try that next time for sure.
As for the food, everything we ate was phenomenal: the Tiger's Milk Ceviche, prepared with a spicy curry-like sauce (as opposed to standard citrus-style ceviche); the Marrow Beef, prepared with a soy-marrow dressing and served on the marrow bone itself; and an amazing French dip-style roast beef sandwich with a side of addictive gravy for dipping.
Amazing top to bottom!
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