"2010-12-01T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "1"^^ . . "I think my expectations were too high. I was thinking Nopa in SF (nopasf.com). You can decide for yourself what I got below.\n\nSome low points:\n*The greeting. I don't expect a happy cheerleader but I do expect eye contact and an attempt at a smile or welcoming nature. I saw this lacking with folks who arrived after we did.\n*Too experimental. I was very excited when reviewing the menu. The simple labels and titles are great. But, upon arrival of the dishes, I was overwhelmed. For a person who LOVES to experiment with new food and gives everything a try, this is a first. If you stumble upon this place while looking for the Old Fashioned, keep looking.\n\nHigh Points:\n*Our waitress was great. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. Quite nice in Madison.\n*The atmosphere is awesome. Very good for both a small group or an intimate dinner.\n*The cocktail was delicious.\n\nI will give it another try as I want to check out the bar. Hopefully that will raise the score."^^ . . . "3"^^ . "2"^^ .