Kathy X.
Yelp
Visited this place a few times for game night with friends. The interior was nicely set up, easy to navigate, lots of seating, and plenty for large groups. There was a festive, fun atmosphere. It was also not overly crowded, even on a Friday night. The venue had a decent amount of games, like Apples to
Apples and Jenga. Vendors included Buuni Coffee (though closes early at 5PM), Northend Bar, Wahizza Pizza, Harlem Public, and La Chula.
The first time I came by, I tried from Harlem Public. I ordered the Peanut Butter Burger, which consisted of brown sugar bacon, New York cheddar, and Brooklyn soft roll. This was served with fries. This was really tasty and the peanut butter worked well with the tender, well seasoned meat. The melted cheddar was sharp in flavor, and the bacon was wonderfully crispy, with just the right amount of sweetness. All the ingredients worked well together. The fries were perfectly crunchy, full of yummy potato-y taste, and quite addicting.
On my next visit, I went with La Chula tacos. I chose Birria and Fish. I preferred the Birria, which was braised beef in red chiles, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, along with salsa verde. The beef was oh so succulent, juicy, filled with bold flavor. However, I wasn't a fan of the battered fish with cabbage, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, and salsa. While the fish was tender and flaky, it wasn't crispy enough.
The fish was also kind of soggy and bland. The cabbage was also uninspired, though the sauce was decent.
The last time I went, I was able to get there in time to have some coffee from Buuni. I selected the Ethiopian coffee with condensed milk. The drink was amazingly creamy, strong, and wonderful.
For food, I grabbed something from Wahizza Pizza. There were some menu items that sounded good, like the Pizza Cone, but that wasn't available. I would have gone for the Meat Lovers Pizza, but they only offer the whole pie and I didn't have anyone to share it with. In hindsight, I should've went with my first choice and saved the inevitable leftovers.
I ended up ordering the Calamari from Wahizza. It was so chewy and bland that I found it to be inedible. When I let the lady who took my order know, she told me she didn't have authorization to refund me. She asked if I wanted to give my information so the manager could get in touch with me to possibly grant the refund. Then, one of the cooks asked if I wanted wings instead. That sounded like a better suggestion, so I inquired if I could choose the replacement. I would've liked the Philly cheesesteak with fries, which actually cost less than the wings. The lady responded that the wings was the only option or to possibly receive a refund. Definitely not good customer service! Should've known not to get something fancy and stick to the basics at this type of place.
Finally, I decided to get the wings, which were actually quite yummy. The skin was delightfully crunchy, while the flavorful sauce made it satisfyingly sticky and the meat was nicely tender.
I always enjoy my time here, so will be returning. Also, the prices are pretty reasonable. Next time, I would like to try the Chorizo / Carne Asada Bowl or Quesadilla from La Chula, and at some point, the Meat Lovers Pizza from Wahizza, as it looked good.