"0"^^ . "2012-05-08T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "Wood-fired pizzas. Chopped salads. What's not to like?\n\nSauce offers a consistently good product. My portabella and artichoke pizza ($10) was perfectly round, and enough for 1 large serving or two small servings. The crust was thin and even and nicely charred on the bottom. The slices were easy to pick up and fold. The sauce and cheese were good, but not outstanding. The portabella mushrooms were cut into ribbons and looked almost like anchovies. The artichokes were the star of the dish. Many places will just peel off thin layers of the artichoke heart for a topping, but Sauce actually sliced the artichoke heart into chunks, so it stayed juicy and had some substance. It was a nice presentation.\n\nMy wife was not enamored with her chopped vegetable salad ($7), although I liked it. I thought the chopped asaragus and corn added some distinctive flavors. Dining with my wife often requires footnotes. (1) She subbed feta cheese for parmesan and was happy with that tradeoff. (2) She noticed they forgot avocado in the salad, which the restaurant corrected by bringing out a small dish of avocado. Accidents happen. At least they fixed it promptly and courteously.\n\nIt's not the food that bugs me at Sauce; it's the atmosphere. They're serving an upscale product in a fast casual setting. After ordering at the counter, food is served in a dining area not unlike an office cafeteria. The patio is no better, overlooking a parking lot and a dumpster. It's not a place to reminisce over a glass of wine (which they sell.)\n\nAm I expecting too much from a fast casual restaurant with reasonable prices?... probably. I'm calling this a \"me\" problem and giving 4 stars based on the food alone."^^ . "1"^^ . . "4"^^ . .