Even a place this great can have a few off nights. I continue to go back for not only the great food and service I receive consistently, but the fact the staff is like a family (many of them are part of the same family) means they really care and show it. They take every comment positive and negative and grow from them. I've seen them in action many times. As a regular counter goer I've spoken with the chef/owner(Celinda Norton) and sous chef (Jef Hagen, another family member) numerous times. If something is not right the chef will get involved. So if there is something not to your liking, let her know (don't be a coward and post it days later, when they can't do a thing about it). I know I'm sure I've been one of those people who has hogged Lindsey's attention while she spouts her wine knowledge. I'll apologize now for making your service a little slower and maybe your check taking an extra minute to arrive. It was me! I did it! I was so interested in the great offerings of the night I couldn't resist. Oh, on that note don't miss the brown bag, great chance to try something you may never even thought of. Pair it up with a little cheese and you can't go wrong for a great start or late afternoon snack. If your lucky maybe Nic (the cheese steward) will be in the house when you stop by and you can take up as much of his time as you need while he tells you all about the great selections he has brought in this week. Don't worry he doesn't just limit himself to the local selections. I've had the chance to try some amazing things from all over the world I have yet to find at even some of the top cheese shops in town.
Pros: Staff that really cares!
Cons: Sometimes the staff can get busy, don't worry they haven't forgotten you.
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