I usually avoid corporate chains, but really enjoyed this dinner.\r
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Surprisingly accommodating service, very customized and responsive. Seemed legitimately enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the menu.\r
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Food was hot, freshly prepared, too-generous and delicious. Even the salad was incredibly fresh on iced plate. The pasta sauce was very buttery, but nicely prepared.\r
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Their approach to wine is interesting and not as off-putting as the Macaroni Grill jug.\r
1) The wine menu is instructive, dividing vintages by body/strength.\r
2) Almost every wine is avail by the glass \r
3) You can ask for a taste for any wine (I had 2) that's served by the glass (nearly all their brands)\r
4) Upon choosing, you can order a glass or a ""quartino"" which is a glass-&-a-half, quite perfect for me.\r
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Nice touch: They filled the doggy-box in the kitchen, and it was labeled & dated when brought to us.\r
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Lastly, since their website provides the whole menu as ascii-text, I can order to-go next time from my Palm's memo.\r
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Surprisingly impressed.
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