Location: Right downtown in the heart of the Art's District with tons of parking.
As to the ambience: I love the decor it's a chic fusion of modern and vintage, with good lighting balance and unobtrusive and appropriately current music. It looks more like a cute big-city place you'd see in LA, NY or SF. Unlike a review I read, I disagree that it is pretentious, but I guess one could say it is "hip." So if you hate fashionable details you may not love the look.(I loved it so much I sent a few pix to friends and co-workers.)
Service: Super warm and casual. If you like staff to treat you like a regular or friend, this is your spot. Mingo, the proprietor and namesake, stopped by our table and was super friendly and obviously cared that the diner's experience is great. If you are a stickler for formality, you could find it a bit laid-back. Personally, I love candid staff who give honest suggestions and act " real":-)
Food: It's not a huge menu, (I was there for lunch) but every choice is tempting. I think they manage fusion without overreaching. Everything was delicious (and for any fitness types or non-meat eaters, the menu has more healthy and non-meat options than you would expect.) I think the prices were reasonable and portions a healthy size.
I'm saving my favorite part for last....Mingo is dog friendly! You can bring your dog(s) to chill at your table on the front patio. There is a clever design detail of an industrial metal door that opens up the bar and restaurant to the patio. It makes it like a city version of a beach shack.Yay Mingo for providing one of only a few places in the whole LV Valley that allow a family to dine out together-- even the four-legged members!