. "3"^^ . "2"^^ . "2011-07-18T00:00:00"^^ . . "5"^^ . "\"Extremely Cool Without Being Pretentious\"\n\nSecond time at the Vig Uptown. Brunch. Just really cool modern surroundings... but not just surface modern, but deep modern aesthetics that just feel comfortable and real.\n\nSat in the atrium type outside, which is really like an inside garage with big windows and air conditioning. It's like being outside in the best temperature in Phoenix, even if it's over 100 degrees.\n\nFood was very good. Relatively large portions for an upscale establishment.\n\nMy wife had the $15 salmon, recommended by the server as the best thing on the menu, and it did not disappoint. Would easily cost 2x at other restaurants, and probably be worth it. \n\nI had the Hangover cure, and it was easily enough food to take home and have for breakfast the next day. Very tasty for $10. And I got the $3 spicy bloody mary that came with it, which was one of the best bloody mary's I've ever had.\n\nAt noon, on the Sunday we went, a really nice band came in and played some great acoustic rock, very nice. \n\nIt was one of the best brunch experiences we've had in Phoenix.\n\nAdd to this the fact that all wine on the menu, if ordered by the bottle, is 50% off, and that's an outstanding deal.\n\nWe'll be back. I kicked myself for not coming back sooner. \n\nMy five star is a rating that is influenced by pricing. I am a cheap bastard with expensive tastes, so I reward a restaurant that I not only feel I had great food, nice ambiance, and good service, but that I got my money's worth.\n\nAnd The Vig Uptown is all that and then some. I strongly recommend it to all."^^ . . "2"^^ .