Mojdeh S.
Yelp
How I heard of this place: I was here for a Yelp Elite event just a few days ago and loved it. When our friends asked where we want to go for a family dinner, it was easy to come up with a recommendation.
Type of cuisine: "American comfort food with a twist. Craft cocktails. Wine. Draft beer." Upscale pub fare with a Filipino flair, that takes every menu item above and beyond in the best way possible.
Ambiance: Sleek, clean and neat. The space feels like a gentleman's bar, where fancy elite meets Seattle hipster. The vibe is upscale without being pretentious, and the craft comes out in every way - from Gary's (owner) knowledge and expertise, to the presentation of foods coming out of the kitchen. Everything is expertly plated and presented.
What I ordered: We started with two of the non-alcoholic beverages we made in our Yelp Event: Rosemary Spritzer ($8) and New York Sour ($8), as well as an order of the Sinful Tots ($13.55): the relatively small portion of Tater tots tossed in truffle oil, shredded cheese, bacon jam with pepperoncini and chipotle ranch drizzle was just as good as it was in my Yelp event sample. For our main entrees, we had one Happy Hour menu item: Buffalo Mac & Cheese ($8.50), TRUFFLES N BACON SIGNATURE BURGER ($19.07): Angus beef patty, mac n cheese patty, TNB Signature Bacon Jam, sriracha aioli on brioche; THE RAWLIN'S ($19.49): Katsu-style buttermilk fried chicken with jalapeño bacon, bacon jam, smashed avocado and pepperjack cheese on ciabatta; and HAPPY TUMMY ($17.84): Bacon, brie, smashed avocado, mixed greens, bacon jam, tomato, and aioli on Schwartz Bros. croissant loaf. Our friends ordered the ELOTE RIBLETS ($14.49): Cilantro pesto, chipotle ranch, cotija cheese & pickled onions over corn Riblets, RANCH CHICKEN BLT SALAD ($17.47): Mixed greens with katsu-style buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, tomato, onions, white cheddar, croutons and tortilla strips tossed in ranch dressing, UBE WAFFLE & CHICKEN ($18.59): Crispy ube flavored waffle, katsu fried chicken, apple slaw & drizzled with hot honey syrup, and topped off the meal with TNB'S ICONIC UBE FRENCH TOAST ($19.59): Featured on Netflix - Fresh, Fried & Crispy Ube bread french toast, ube cream cheese filling, topped with coconut strings, ube jam & condensed milk drizzle.
What I loved: Each menu item is decadent, wonderfully flavorful and packs a punch. I truly cannot choose a favorite among them. My husband and I shared the burger and the rawlins and I kept going back and forth between the two, unable to decide which "best bite" to save for the last. The elote riblets were a truly surprising and immediate favorite. And the ube French toast is the perfect blend of savory and sweet, without being overly so.
Why I loved it: Friendly and knowledgeable staff, people who really take care and have great pride in their products and want each person to leave with a wonderful, individualized experience. We will be back! (Can't wait for brunch, coming in October 2024!?!)
Cost: average to high