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Otto's Granary

Otto's Granary

3.9(36 reviews)
6.6 mi
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Beautiful desserts and delicious looseleaf tea, and coffee beans! They are OPEN at 82nd and Slide.read more

I've always been drawn to this shop just seeing it off of the highway every time I drive through…read moretown. I've been here years ago but didn't remember it well, so I stopped by again recently for an update. It's certainly and unusual and unique store. There is a lot of Disney and Star Wars here. Pop toys, action figures, displays, collectibles, and so much more. Add to that a smattering of the more high-life collectibles like porcelain statues and the like. A ton of puzzles to choose from. It feels perpetually like Christmas here. Most of these things don't interest me, and that makes up the majority of the store. What I would absolutely come back for is the huge selection of loose-leaf teas. (There is also a huge selection of coffee beans, that's just not my thing personally.) I purchased some Darjeeling and some White, both of which I haven't had in a while. I prefer loose leaf teas as it's lower waste and (typically) higher quality. There was only one which I wanted that they were out of - Lapsang Souchong. The owner took note of it and said he'd have more in sometime - I'll be looking forward to going back for that. By the way, prices are indeed on the high side here across the board. I had one of the chocolates and it wasn't impressive for the price. But the tea and coffee prices seem reasonable, plus you can "adjust" the price by the amount you purchase.

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Candle Bar - Flatbread

Candle Bar

4.2(38 reviews)
4.2 mi

wonderful service, friendly and attentive, they do not rush you which I love. The basil pesto pasta…read moreis to die for, perfectly cooked pasta and seasoned well. Meatballs are delicious. Their drink menu is one of a kind, well made. I love the decor and feel of this place upscale relaxed.

The interior decor is outstanding, but that is the only good thing about this place…read more We ordered the Burrata appetizer with focaccia, burrata and balsamic, grapes and Marcona almonds. The focaccia was very nice and airy, as it should be. The burrata was much to be desired. It was served in a bowl and served very cold. The burrata was not room temp, as it should be to showcase its consistency and softness. The bowl made it very hard to get to the burrata and the presentation was lacking because it was in a deep bowl. It was also served with no spoon, so we had to knife it. Just like the knife in my Italian heart. Good thing was the almonds and grapes were good. Next, the Arancini apertivo. Another flop. These things were as small as ping pong balls. When you cut them, they looked like raw ground beef instead of seeing the beautiful, fluffy risotto, as it should have been. You can tell these are not fresh or house-made because there is absolutely no risotto on the menu. Arancinis are made to use leftover risotto, so these are very fake. The crispy provolone topping tasted like sand. Third, soup du jour. We asked for the chicken gnocchi. It was pretty ok, but didn't have any chicken or gnocchi! So, basically a creamed spinach soup. We let the server know and she said the morning prep staff didnt put either ingredient in the soup. So, why serve it and why call it chicken gnocchi when it has neither? I assume the day's customer base wasn't the wiser. Fortunately for me, I owned an Italian restaurant and know better. Thankfully, the server removed the item from our bill. Finally, the pasta course. Immediately, it is evident that it is store bought, dehydrated, and nutrient-deficient pasta. We ordered the cacio e pepe and hardly any pepper was on it. It is in the name, "pepe", but like the soup, it wasn't complete. We got a pepper mill, and no pepper in it. The pasta was mediocre, had no taste, and desperately needed pasta water to bind the sauce with the dish. Again, a serious sign that it is not real Italian food that is made well and correctly. Our server was nice, but only visited the table every 20-30 minutes, which made the meal long, tedious, and laborious. We were there almost 2.5 hours. Ugh We were so ready to leave. Kind of a wasted evening. If you're looking for a beautiful place to dine, this is it. If you want a beautifully, well-executed Italian meal, this is absolutely not it. Also, please put some music on and clean the ventilation system in the bathroom. I got an allergy attack from all the dust.

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The Outdoor Chef - herbsandspices - Updated November 2026

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