What a difference an engaged owner makes ! ! We just enjoyed a WONDERFUL afternoon at Violas and you can feel the difference. The place was pretty full and everybody was having fun. The owner was tending bar and engaging the customers without "hovering" over anybody. Just the right amount of attention. I'll tell you all, this place is the PLACE TO BE if you are looking to chill and enjoy yourself. The atmosphere is 180 degrees from where they were at opening. One happy winner even bought the house a round after winning a royal. I'm impressed at the change. Our food was excellent and served fast and correct (we split the lunch special and it came out in separate baskets, without having to ask ;~) ), the fries are steak style and awesome ! ! This is our "neighborhood" watering hole and we could not be more excited about the direction it's headed ! ! THANKS.....many THANKS ! !