. "2018-04-01T00:00:00"^^ . "This is a much hyped spot that didn't live up to expectations. Reservations were strongly recommended so called ahead and confirmed (text to reconfirm is a neat touch though am sure it would be cumbersome if one uses a landline yes some people still have those)\nThe place is cozy so I understand the approach towards a quick turn over (more on that later)\nThe menu is limited and wine list was OK. Though I feel they need more wine by the glass if one wants to try multiple wine or wine that pairs well with a certain dish.\nAfter a bit of deliberation we settled on a rose' and a blended red wine.\nHere is a play by play on the food:\nbread and better: yes you read that right this comes recommended. Hmm guess what either it was I got the wrong edge but the butter on the salt packed a wallop to the extent that I had to gulp down water and wine to for a lack of better word rinse it out.\nOlives: Served warm a nice variety. Decent app to go with the wines\nCarpaccio: Oh boy the salt saga continued as the piece I tried was overwhelming with salt. Pine nuts were good, radicchio was OK. It needed more seasoning as well. The olive oil was quite good. Mediocre dish\nBeet, yogurt and bread: Decent with a nice crunchy fried bread.\nMackerel: I didn't try this dish but wasn't liked by the fellow diners. \nSweet breads: I enjoy sweet breads so order them once in a while. Hmm didn't enjoy this version. A very heavy dish and should pair well with a more robust wine but I think the button mushrooms overpowered the main attraction.\nNow for the service hmm I didn't enjoy it as found it pushy to say the least. I think they are geared towards table turnover so this approach makes sense. I however feel a wine bar should be to enjoy food, drink and talk and linger around. \n2.5 stars and that's pushing it at this price point."^^ . "1"^^ . . "1"^^ . "2"^^ . "1"^^ . .