I just can't seem to have any luck at this place, much as I want to. I live nearby, so for 9 months, I've been dropping in to cheat on my local standard (Ammacapanes). Except for a (former?) bartender named Angela, the service has been consistently poor. Latest was tonight, when all of 5 of us (4 parties) were at the bar watching Olympics and Cardinals preseason game. Tender kept disappearing in the back, leaving glasses and orders empty. No one else in the place to serve but us. Finally, after 3 s-l-o-w drinks and a fish and chips, she's leaning on the bar with her back to me for 10 minutes while my drink is empty, chatting with some guy at the bar. I finally asked if she could just close me out, and she responded with "Oh, sorry. I was talking with my manager.". All I need to know about how the place is run.
Love the location and the concept. But bartenders seem to be hired for looks and not competence or training. I'm sticking with Ammacapane's. At least Ralph and his staff keep the service humming.