What's not to like? But what is there to absolutely love? Solid brunch and solid happy hour and solid dinner and solid everything. XYZ is straight up solid. Probably my favorite in Gordon Square. More than solid? Sure. Fantastical experience in my mouth? Whoa whoa slow down there. It's solid.
Great beer selection which seems to be the norm in successful hipster restaurants in the US. The house made chips and French onion dip and on point and the perfect start or side. I had the brisket cheese steak and it was definitely something I'd try to devour again. The fries were again solid.
It's a big open room and they do have an outdoor patio. Garage doors can be opened to bring the out in. All great things. I just don't know what they do "best". It's all great, and is always a great choice, if I'm in Gordon Square.