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| - There was a ton of hype around this place, so there were some real expectations going in. But I wasn't disappointed. Before getting to the food, I need to talk about the atmosphere and service. We're on 17th, so I'm expecting not much more than a nod in the direction of the table I'm supposed to sit at. Instead, we were greeted by a very friendly host, and had extremely prompt and friendly service the whole night. The guy who brought our food out was clearly very excited to be doing so, and was commenting on how he stared in amazement at the chef making it. When the servers are enthusiastic about the food, it definitely helps the table get into it. So, A+ on service.
The drinks were genuinely novel and interesting, including some of the most innovative flavour combinations I've ever had. A cedar-infused black tea burbon cocktail (easy morning rebel) was the highlight. Sweet, spicy, smoky, it was unbelievable. Their house gin and tonic is also one of a kind and very interesting. The drinks are expensive but justifiable. You'll spend as much at the Ship and Anchor for a run-of-the mill draught.
And then.. the brisket. Massive portion for two people. It comes with a number of sides and toppings that you can use to build your own wrap with, into jalapeno corn crepes, and dump au jus all over it. The meat was shockingly tender and had unique, smoky seasonings, some of which I couldn't put my finger on but were complimentary to the other toppings. It was messy, mushy, multi-textured, and awesome. Crispy tortillas and crunchy sprouts meet soft juicy roast. Will definitely be returning soon.
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