"1"^^ . "0"^^ . . "3"^^ . "1"^^ . "Went here on a busy Saturday night. Despite the fact that when I called to make a reservation earlier that day they told me no walk-in tables would be available (rather rudely I might add), we were promptly seating when we arrived at 8:30.\n\nAnd yes, the place is busy. And the guests are packed in as tight as can be, I was practically bumping elbows with the next table. It is very loud - like shout across the table loud - so you hear every conversation around you and everyone will be privvy to yours. \n\nThe menu is extensive, and while I love a large selection, quite honestly I would recommend they take their 3-5 slowest movers off the list. We had:\n\nFois gras-amazing and still thinking about it.\nWarm olives-well, it's a small bowl of small, warm, marinated olives.\nEdamame and tomato bruschetta-very nice, unique, the tomatoes on this added a sweetness that broke through to add flavour to an otherwise bland-ish bean\nBeef brisket-kinda meatloaf-y and not my favourite, was expecting something different\nLocal greens-unexpectedly good\nEggplant-really yummy, but isn't anything when it is breaded and deep fried?\nCorn tortilla-meh, but then again, we didn't actually order it. It ended up on our table by the waiter's error (couldnt read his own writing). It also ended up on our bill which I was a bit annoyed about, but he did offer us a comp glass of wine (which I wouldn't have ordered but accepted anyway).\nCharcuterie: would not order this again. Didn't enjoy the meat selection and have been way too spoiled with superior charcuterie at other places. Though, chicken pate/mousse was really tasty.\n\nAll in all, not regretful we went, enjoyed a unique meal, but will unlikely return. Too many other fantastic places to try!!"^^ . . "2011-10-31T00:00:00"^^ . .