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| - This place kept impressing me throughout our meal! From the quick seating time despite arriving at prime time hours on a weekend, to the gracious service even though we were only ordering apps, to the AMAZING food, I'm so glad we stopped by.
I loved this place when it was Fine's Cellar, and I'm glad to see that 5th and Wine stole their menu and concept, because it's just as awesome. Unfortunately, none of us ended up having any wine even though the selection looked amazing, but the food more than made up for that.
I ordered the butternut squash soup to start...and I mean business when I say this is the BEST SOUP I'VE EVER TASTED! (Sorry, Grandma...you know I always loved your matzoh balls, but this is in another league!) The soup was velvety, smooth, rich, and sweet, and even though I burned my tongue after one bite, I could instantly taste how wonderful it was. I have no idea what compelled me to order soup in the first place because it was at least 110 degrees outside, but I am soooo glad I did! I will definitely order this on my next visit!
I also ordered the bruschetta, which comes in two, four, or six increments. I chose four (and kindly shared one with the bf): two "Apples, Brie, Fig Jam, Honey and Agave Drizzle", o ne "Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Reduction", and one "Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Brie , Eggs, Onion Capers".
The smoked salmon was the weakest, and the sauce that came on it wasn't very tasty, but the deliciousness of the other two bruschetta flavors definitely made up for that! The flavors on the apple one just melded well together, and there was both red and green apples on it. The balsamic on the other bruschetta was very sweet and yummy, and the tomatoes were clearly very fresh. Would definitely order these two again! A really nice touch was that each piece of bruschetta (which were very sizeable) was cut into thirds, making eating and sharing very easy.
Bf ordered a strawberry salad that he liked, and our other dining partners loved their bruschetta as well. They ordered a few different ones than I did, though I can't remember which ones.
The service was impeccable, and the ambiance was very chic and fun, with a live band playing while we ate. It was difficult to hear each other at times, but it was a lively setting. When our server asked if we were ready for the check, he even offered to split it up between the two couples. That rarely happens to me-usually we have to request it, and the server will hem and haw and then agree (I've been a server and I would hate it too, so I understand), but I liked that this server took initiative. He even pointed out that if we bring our receipt back in the next two weeks, we get a discount on our meal. That's pretty awesome.
Overall, awesome place, affordable too. I wish they were closer to Scottsdale Road so they would get more foot traffic! But then that would mean I'd have to wait longer when I want to eat there :)
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