Jay K.
Yelp
UPDATE:
I have to take exception to the nickle & diming on the menu, alas. This I found troubling. The Kitchen charges FAR too much of typical options on burgers. $6 is a fair price for a good cheeseburger... but they ask me "Lettuce tomato onion?" Well, sure! That option should be a single, a la carte price; maybe $1-$1.50... MAX. Instead, my reasonably priced burger became a $10 debacle. That hurt. I should've asked "how much", but come on. Is your lettuce grown in Shangri La? .10¢ worth of lettuce for a buck... and extra for a few shards of onion? It was a little insulting. If you're going to pick my pocket w/ toppings, don't offer it like "Oh, lettuce, tomato and onion?" as if it's compliments of the house.
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Brand new to the scene, The Kitchen" lends a much-needed nouveau flair to an otherwise predictable neighborhood of Irish butchers, pubs and pizzerias.
This place is small, cozy and no-nonsense. Even if you eat in, the food is handed off to you wrapped up like a to-go order (sans bag). The menu has plenty of interesting options not commonly found in the area, displaying an international flair; Croque Madam sandwich, Blackberry & Goat Cheese Toast, Chicken Enchiladas, etc. Everything is quite reasonably priced.
Both the wife and I found the food to be fresh and tasty. I had ordered the Tarragon Chicken Sandwich w/ Avocado, Provolone. However, one caveat was that the my sandwich showed up as chicken salad, not grilled / fried fillet. Typically, you expect a PIECE of chicken on a chicken sandwich. In this way, the menu was misleading. I ate it, and it was good. However, I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known it would be chicken salad.
The Mrs. ordered the grilled chicken & mozz on toasted brown bread (an Irish staple), and she was very pleased w/ the taste and freshness. We also shared a side of Truffle mac & cheese, Very good indeed. We look forward to trying breakfast there.
The staff was pleasant, attentive to my questions, and very friendly overall.
Overall, a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.