Overall, this is the best food I've had in Charlotte, which I know doesn't say much, but it's also some of the best food I've ever had, anywhere.
Atmosphere:
This place has an ever so slightly upscale appearance, but down to earth enough that you feel comfortable dressed down. Very open and airy. Classy enough for an anniversary date, comfortable enough for a casual dinner with friends.
Service:
We've had excellent service here. Slightly pushy with suggesting things, which is fine, just not my favorite style of service. Being vegetarian it's always a drag to hear the waitress rave on and on and suggest we try some braised venison or the pork chops that fall off the bone. Perhaps ask of any dietary restrictions before rambling on about something that sounds disgusting or is off limits to a patron.
Food:
This is the thing about the food: The flavors are complex in a perfect way. It's how you'd expect gourmet food to taste. There are layers of flavor that you can't place, but that all work well together and create some sort of symphony in your mouth. And this applies to everything, even the little apple pastries that look like they'd be boring are a surprise of complex flavors. Give everything a try, you'll likely be surprised. I truly admire chefs who can accomplish this.
Cost:
It's expensive, no question. Brunch is $18/plate. It's not outrageous, especially considering the quality, but it's not something you're going to do every week or even every month. But it's absolutely worth it when you do.
Celebrity most likely to enjoy eating here:
Gordon Ramsey. I think it might be the only place in the world he wouldn't have a seizure over the quality of the food.
Half hour to live and I have to get my last meal here:
If you could just make bullets out of everything on the buffet and gun me down in the face, I'd die happy.