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A Chilly Night, a Welcoming Table
Lo & Behold Finds Its Rhythm Outdoors
Lo & Behold was buzzing, so our party of five plus a baby was ushered onto the patio—cold, yes, but made comfortable by glowing gas heaters and a sense that the night would be worth it. The restaurant’s layered, globally minded personality comes through immediately: casual but considered, social without strain.
The real warmth came from our server, gregarious and deeply fluent in the menu, guiding us with confidence and ease—easily the highlight of the evening. The cucumber salad set the tone, its dressing lively and nuanced, the kind of dish that disappears faster than expected. Pollo a la brasa arrived boldly seasoned and generously fatty—pleasurable, though edging toward excess. The Vietnamese steak, ordered as a starter, felt appropriately portioned and well-prepared, though the seasoning leaned overeager. The kimchi pasta stood out most: savory, funky, and satisfying, a dish that fully delivered on Lo & Behold’s promise of cross-cultural comfort.
Despite a heavy hand with salt across a few plates, the combination of thoughtful cooking, a convivial atmosphere, and standout service makes Lo & Behold a place we’d happily return to—especially to explore more of the menu under steadier seasoning.