I live in this neighborhood and when I moved here a neighbor recommended that I try this place.\r
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Walking in I didn't know what to think. There is a lot of liberal paraphernalia around--and I'm just not used to seeing things like that in restaurants. But part of me immediately liked the honesty of the gesture.\r
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The food on the menu is simple--I didn't know how to take that either the first time I was there. Nothing on there needs to be ""googled"" like some places I've been to. However in this case, simple does not mean boring. This food proves that when quality ingredients are cooked well--they are delicious--no fancy gimmicks needed! I was so impressed that I’ve become a “regular.” I’ve met the owners who are always nice (Nathalie doesn’t hang around tables chatting like some of the older reviews I’ve read—so she must have changed.). Most of the time the service is excellent—sometimes it’s a bit spotty (seems to coincide with training someone new), however always pleasant and friendly.\r
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The food is on the pricey side--but I know that the owners buy locally when they can and take great pride in sourcing ingredients that are ethically and humanely farmed, and I'm sure that costs more. Also I'm sure that the cost of running the place is high too.\r
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I come here as often as I can afford. I’ve brought work colleagues and also my parents and my in laws (all hard to please in different ways and all very impressed with this place!) I always request this place for celebrating special events. Try this out—you might question it at first, but once you take a bite you will be won over! The pork short ribs and the bread pudding make for the best measl I've ever had--everytime I have it!\r
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