I used to live in this area and I watched the buildout of Cave and Ives - loved the look of the building and made a note to try it.
I finally remembered to for my birthday on Tuesday and kick myself that I did not try it earlier!
The place is as cool as they come - nice cozy dining room - others have written that it is too noisy - I did not notice that. We sat inside as it was a little chilly for one of us - we went out later after dinner to enjoy the awesome fireplace and the DO have space heaters - next time I will make it a patio night!
Now the beverages - WOW - I am not a wine lover- but my aunt and my sister are and they were impressed by the list - also by the Malbec the Antonia our server recommended. I had a beer - I am SO bad with names - but it had black currant undertones, was not fruity, and PERFECT for me - and it was on draft! They have - I think 12 - draft microbrews... sort of a wow factor in itself.
Food - unbeliveable - the specialty pizza had a awesome crispy crust.. but not so dry that it was breaking in my hand - nice yeasty taste to the dough - and topped with awesomness - unfortunately I can not remember everything on it - but it was shrimp (perfectly cooked - not easy on a pizza - and beautiful presentation, but I think I would have preferred chopped - then I would get a balanced bite), pancetta, basil, and other yum stuff!
I had the saffron infused shrimp scampi - again... perfectly cooked shrimp - nice shrimpy taste, not fishy - al dente pasta and a sauce i finished up with the bread that came with it. My sister had the Caprese salad - perfect size - only comment would be a little thicker tomato (beautiful heirlooms!) to balance the mozza.
My aunt had the moroccan (sp?) chicken flatbread - WOW - i had to go back and have this again 3 days later :) All the ingredents were chopped perfect size - great tzatziki sauce and the side sauce was awesome! Not sure of all the ingredients, but it gave a great end heat after the cool tzatziki!
and the fries... YUM!!!
go here and enjoy dinner - wine on the patio - hang out with friends - this place ROCKS!