BYOB done right.
Just dined there last night. Met the owner, "front of the house-turned-back of the house-turned-owner" kinda guy... The food is amazing, honestly...Simple but flavorful, everthing fits...start with the summer salad...the secret is fresh fruit tossed with warm roasted red peppers and crumbled goat cheese...next choose from the specials listed on the blackboard hanging from the back wall...always to include at least one meat , one pasta and one fish dish...I had pork stuff pablano peppers...amazing little heat to it even...my date had the chicken...grilled smoky flavor with roasted red peppers...we both cleaned our plate...Even more amazing is the price...generous, way too generous portions...you kinda feel guilty...$13 entrees that are on par with any three or four star places I have worked for for...speaking of service...bare bones...nothing flashy, nothing pretentious, just quick and efficient, lots of personality though...you just might see your server later that night at the Empty Bottle next door to the restaurant..and now for the kicker...BYOB... forget the wine? Just go next door to the Empty Bottle and pick up a bottle, a glass of wine, or a few beers...not sure of their selection though...So Check it out...
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