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    Lori R.

    What a great addition to North Raleigh! The two of us enjoyed a Sunday night experience at a comfortable table for two near the bar. I got a rose that I liked enough to have two of, and He started with a Smoked Old Fashioned then had a pour of Buffalo Trace. (should have asked the price on the BT cause it was a ridiculous $16). We shared the Bourbon BBQ sliders and the Spinach dip which were both terrific! There wasn't enough pita for the dip though so we ordered more and it was worth the extra $1.50 but would have been nice to have had the right amount to begin with. The atmosphere is so pleasant! Felt like we were downtown instead of in a corner of the Hibernian Pub. My strong suggestion to them (and I did mention it while we were there) is to put paper towels in the restrooms, because you've got this quiet lovely speakeasy and loud hand dryers. Other than the few little nit-picks we really enjoyed this speakeasy and will definitely be back.

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    Mike B.

    My fiancé and I left the Dry Cleaners disappointed, especially given how much potential a speakeasy like this has to thrive. First, the good. The location is cleverly tucked around the corner from the Hibernian Irish Pub, with subtle arrow signs guiding you there -- discreet enough that you'd never stumble upon it without doing your homework first. Inside, the ambiance delivers: cozy, warmly lit, with seating for various group sizes and a handsome L-shaped bar anchoring the space. It was a Saturday evening and relatively quiet when we arrived, so we expected attentive service. Unfortunately, it never came. We sat at a two-person table just off the bar with a direct sightline to the staff -- plenty of whom were engaged in extended personal conversation with one another. Our first round was a highlight: a well-made Old Fashioned and a solid Dirty Martini. Pricey for the area, but not unreasonable given the setting. It was downhill from there. After finishing our drinks, we had to flag down our server for a second round -- despite the fact they were standing six feet in front of us. After that second round, we'd seen enough. Getting the check proved equally frustrating; multiple attempts at eye contact with the staff went nowhere, and we ultimately had to walk up to the bar to close out our tab ourselves. The bones are all here for something special. The Dry Cleaners just needs to match its atmosphere with the service to back it up.

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    Dan S.

    What does North Raleigh need? A hidden speakeasy! And why is it called North Raleigh? Well, I can't help you there. But back to the bar - the Dry Cleaners is called that because back in the day this space was, wait for it. A. Dry. Cleaners. Makes sense right? Craft cocktails artfully made with fresh ingredients, cool vibe and friendly staff. Open only certain days and times so plan ahead. (Weekends are usually when thy are open).

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    First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

    Absolutely love Postino! This is my go to lunch spot with coworkers. We've been numerous times…read moreand are never disappointed. My go to meal is the half panini and tomato soup. Their roast beef panini is on par with Portillo's a long standing Chicago beef restaurant (IYKYK). I've NEVER had a beef sandwich that was better than Portillo's but Postino you managed to take a hometown classic and elevate it to a point beyond my expectations - if you get this sandwich I recommend getting it on the ciabatta bread versus focaccia. Let's not overlook the tomato soup - it's so rich and flavorful. For a lighter lunch my go to is the tuna panini with broccoli salad. They are known for their boards, I've not had the bruschetta yet but it looks delicious. My favorite board is the hummus. One thing I hate is when a restaurant gives you a big bowl of hummus and not enough pita. That is not the case here, you'll get pita, toasted bread, and a variety of vegetables to scoop up the velvety humus covered in cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. For date night enjoy a Violet Femme a gin cocktail that tastes as lovely as it looks. The service here is top notch! Everyone is fantastic. I'll have to come back to this review to note the serves names we've had because they have all been exceptional. Now let's talk about the vibe! Postino's nailed the indoor/outdoor feel. Plenty of windows that are open on nice days, plants galore and the decor gives you a cool like rockstar but classy feel. 5 stars doesn't feel like enough.

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