Don't believe the hype. The best thing place has going for it is the exceptionally maintained level of service from checking your coat to ordering the bill. They really set the bar high on customer accommodation.
As for the food... There's something to be said when you walk out of a restaurant like this and you're chowing down on tacos 30 minutes later because you are still hungry and already $200 light in your pocket.
We sampled the following (among a various wine offerings):
GNOCCHI AL POMODORO CRUDO
hand rolled ricotta dumplings, fresh tomato sauce, pesto genovese, fermented butter
- I do not recommend at all. Bland. Boring. Small Portion. High Price...
BEEF SHORT RIBS
- This was the best meal of the night by far. I would have this again, highly recommend it.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
- This was good, but they delivered the board to the table barely empty. I thought there more was on the way, but I was wrong...
Everything that hit our table had a story appended to it. The staff seemed very passionate about their craft and the food they offer. But I think I will stick to Bar Buca should I offer up my patronage in the future.