I'm not sure which restaurant the other reviewer was talking about. To me it seems like a self serve restaurant.
As you walk in you step up to a counter to order. The first thing you notice is how incredibly beautiful it is. The decor is minimalist meets shabby chic meets cafeteria, sort of. It's very hard to describe, but it's very attractive. The dichotomy between what you think it is and what it actually is happens to be very striking. It's like fast food but with serious gourmet style.
The menu is wildly diverse. From sandwiches to gourmet entrees to breakfast; this place has everything you could want.
It seems rather new so there were some hiccups; I asked for healthy vegetarian and the guy taking my order had to ask someone, but it's only been open a few months. I'm pretty sure it will get up to speed pretty quickly.
I ordered (to go - but I had to sit at a table and wait for it) the fresh black bean ravioli and let me tell you it was some of the best ravioli I've ever had in my life. Bar none. It was also VERY affordable. The portion size was perfect and it was about $10. And did I mention it was AWESOME?
It was sitting on a bed of fresh spinach and surrounded by salsa fresca and sauteed vegetables julienne style. The roasted red pepper cream sauce didn't seem all that healthy, but it didn't seem unhealthy; no thick heavy cream taste. It was light and delicious. I almost fainted, seriously. The food is GREAT.
You get your drinks from a fountain machine and all your condiments are on pretty shelf. It's just a really nice place. The people are incredibly helpful and polite.
I highly recommend this place. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was because of the wait (it advertises as 'express gourmet') and because I think the staff should really learn the menu a little better. Other than that it's definitely a new favorite!