Darlene Y.
Yelp
Wonderful. Love the aura of this restaurant. The twinkling lights everywhere add to the festive feel. No Christmas tree here, though, but still has a holiday spirit. It's a small restaurant with tight seating upon first glance when walking in; however, it's not at all. Our booth was smack in the middle next to the bar but not cramped. Looking around, each table was perfectly placed to create a private "space" to enhance one's dining experience.
The dishes they serve is truly a food connoisseur's delight. Which is where I get myself in trouble because, of course, I'm just the person who orders many items "Just to See."
First, the appetizers, Buffalo Cauliflower and The Master's Pimiento. Both were spicy but most definitely the best dishes of the meal. Please try the cauliflower. It's sooo delicious.
Next to the sides, we selected the Brussel Sprouts and the Artesan Garlic Bread. Both would be construed as "eh." Brussel sprouts were loaded with bacon onions, both grilled, which I get but it's passable.
Next, the Caesar salad. Presentation wonderful. It has on it all you'd expect with added anchovies across the top and, surprisingly, tomatoes. Artichokes added to the side was a surprise, but nice. The dressing, which if we're honest, is the best part of a Caesar. I found it a tad too thin and just didn't quite hit the right notes. Frankly, needed more anchovy paste blended in in the dressing and parmesan. Maybe salt or pepper to bring out the flavor, which our very astute waiter would have happily brought, but my friend said. "No. You don't need it. Try to stay away from the salt. It is not good for you." So I did, but I shouldn't have.
Lastly, the entrees: Terry's Fried Chicken and Grey Goose Shrimp and Penne. Both plates have nice presentation. Very generous serving of chicken. I tasted it. It's good. My family friend ordered it. We both agreed it wasn't for us. My pasta dish was served with five large shrimp across the top. The Vodka sauce was spicy and wonderful. I needed more. If the dish was served with any pasta but penne -- which it possibly could be because unlike other restaurants, I did not ask to switch for a lighter pasta - this would be my return-to dish.
Sorry, no desserts were tested. As for drinks, my friend immediately ordered lemonade upon sitting down and I had the red wine Sangria. Loved it.
With ALL that being said, I like it. I'm going to return soon. Although, we were able to just walk in and be seated on a Wednesday night at 6:00, you may want to make a reservation just in case. Just make sure you try the Buffalo Cauliflower.