I must start by saying how sad i am because i ate here. Sad, because no other breakfast sandwich will ever compare to the PORK BELLY BREAKFAST SANDWICH....Ohhhh myyyyy gawwwwwwwwwd. I was already stuffed from the cheese plate of amazingness, including a 700 year old Gouda that made my weave curl up. I was only able to eat half of the sandwich. I decided it would be best to freeze it so I could lick it every day for eternity. Walking away from the restaurant while passing all the other brunchers in other restaurants I couldn't help but let out an evil cackle. "Look at all those people eating their bland, sub par brunches!!! Muahahahahahha." They should've gone to Vincent. Now I have to go lick my now leftover sandwich. Jealous????? read more

Pretty good food, terrible service. We waited almost two hours for an entree on a Friday night. Go on a night when they are slow if you want to eat in a reasonable amount of time. read more

I've been here twice, the first time was amazing. The owner brought over the cheese cart and made us all really interested in all the cheese's from his knowledge. He had a lot of passion and you could tell. It was great. The second time we came with my in-laws and other friends, we were really excited to show them this great place we found. Instead when we got there it took almost an 45 mins. for our server to come and help us, thank god it was byob. Once she came I was the person nudged and told to order all the aps. So I told her what I thought we wanted, to which she says to me 'Why are you making that face?' (like a snot!) ummm- what? are you serious? Did you just say that? Yes you did. She was rude, slow and sloppy. When we asked for cheese she just rambled off what they had and almost seemed irritated, there were flies swarming all over it too because she forgot to put the cheese cloth back down. It was a horrible experience. She was just so mean. I wont go back and I'm sure the others we were with wont either. It was embarrassing. The service was good the first time, its amazing how one bad apple can ruin that... read more

I feel the highest mark of a restaurant is how you treat customers when things do NOT go perfectly. Things did not go "perfectly" with my first time having dinner at Vincent but you could have fooled me. We arrived a little early for our reservation (7:30) because of taking the CTA since we knew that parking would be hard near the restaurant on a snowy, cold night. We were right since several customers before us came almost an hour late for their reservation and were still at our table. (Now first it should be noted that although these customers came late, they were still seated and given a fabulous meal.) We were taken care of by Michal Bransford immediately upon entering. He expressed his apologies and found us a place to sit near the bar. Between his attention and the attention of every other server in the place, including the mixologist coming out from behind the bar to check on us, we felt very taken care of. Please don't take it as anyone hovered or was too much in our space. Everyone was just extremely friendly and hospitable. While waiting for our table I ordered an amazing drink (it's hard to find good bourbon mix drinks), Heart of Winter, and we were able to sit and enjoy our drinks in a really great atmosphere. The second our table was ready we were taken over and since we had had time to decide what we wanted we placed our orders immediately. Then we received some amazing bread with olive oil, butter and roasted garlic on the side. The service did not stop and if I was only going to grade on the service of Vincent I would still rate it at 5 stars. The food gets an additional 5 stars. I won't go into the food because I know their menu changes regularly and I don't want you to get your hopes up for something they won't have. I will say that if you are a fan of pork this place cannot be beat (I have been there for brunch which is also amazing). If anything on the menu mentions a bone-in pork loin, order it. It was the BEST pork I have had in my entire life. I feel so lucky to have Vincent in my neighborhood. If you need an excuse to come to Andersonville for a special occasion this is a GREAT one. I will definitely be back soon, even if only to say hi to Michael and have an amazing cocktail in the company of people who really know how to take care of their customers - even when thrown a curve ball. read more

Went for dinner on Saturday night at 845pm. Our table was not ready,but the host greeted us immediately and offered drinks. We were kept updated until we were seated. The host came by and apologized again. Loved the ambience here, dimly lit with candles everywhere. Great tunes playing from the 70's disco era. Now the food. Great mussels and frites. Four preparations,we chose the curry style. We shared the mushroom risotto and pork tenderloin. Both were outstanding. Service was good, timing on courses perfect. Overall great Saturday night out in Chicago. read more

Spot on amazing. The breakfast on Sunday's will start you out right. Made in house sausage, brown sugar glazed bacon and unbelievable fluffy pancakes Great menu and the dinner specials are always intriguing. They do all they can to bring something new to the table each an every time we have been. Cute, quaint, and some tasty cocktails to boat. Each employee is warm and inviting making you feel right at home and will help guide you through the menu to insure you leave happy and full and planing your next visit. If you haven't been there yet you need to soon! read more

Ambiance, food, service, amazing. One of the best in Chicago. Mussels in green curry, one of my favorites.

This was a great dining experience. Everything was presented well and delicious. The atmosphere is intimate and elegant. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Every detail about the food and beverage was top notch. I can't wait to go back! read more

I went to Vincent with my family and we had an incredible experience. My mom is Dutch so we enjoyed some of the only authentic fine Dutch foods in the country. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and engaged with us. We sat outside as the weather was perfect, but the ambiance inside was "mooi gezellig". I highly recommend the bitterboellen, the chocolate and peanut butter dessert, and probably everything else on the menu! Can't wait to go back! read more

Wanted to try the new place in the neighborhood. We were not fans of LaTache, and were happy to see a replacement. Our meal was good, but there is room for improvement. I started with the mixed greens and endive salad. It was fine, but it could have used another layer of flavor, say a slice or two of tart green apple or a few toasted nuts. My husband had a three course dinner that started with the Snert (pea soup), which he enjoyed. I had the Amsterdam preparation of the mussels. The frites were fine, but not spectacular. The mussles were very small, and about 1/3 of them were not open. The flavor was good, however. My husband's grilled sausage over root vegetable mash was tasty. My husband had the bread pudding for dessert, and it was, again, good. His dinner came with a grape and aged Gouda course, which I ate. The grapes were over-ripe and some were sour. Another fruit could and should have been substituted for the sub-par grapes. Service was friendly, though we noticed some bobbles with plates going to incorrect tables. The tables are very close together, and one very loud, shrill diner four tables down was causing heads to turn all over the restaurant. (It is remarkable how one person can impact the evening for an entire restaurant of people, especially in a restaurant of this size. Can't blame the establishment for one inconsiderate, oblivious patron, however.) We will give Vincent another try in a few weeks. read more

I'm not the hugest fan of mussels, but their mussels were perfectly flavored and so succulent! Wow! Definitely coming back for some of those mussels. And the broth...I could DRINK it. The mussels are also huge, so I was only able to finish half of my dish. The rest, I took home and enjoyed again the next day and it was JUST as delicious. read more

Lots of great reviews, so maybe my experience is not typical but felt I have to tell about my experience here. I had been here before and thought the same as other reviewers so when my new boyfriend came to visit me I wanted to take him here. Thought it would be a nice, close, place and we could have areally nice first dinner in the neighborhood. We went early (in fact we were the very first people there that night). We went in and were seated by the window. The waiter pointed to our table and said, feel free to take that one... and pointed to it... I thought ... ok... hmm. My boyfriend bumped the table next to ours as he squeezed between the tables and a tall candle on that table fell over and wax spilled onto the table and chair. Note, the candles were tall and very narrow.. and the tables wobble from the uneven floor. We called the waiter over and told him we were sorry but we bumped the table and the candle fell. He just gave us this look and rolled his eyes.. and says... " great". The (I imagine) manager came out from the back and told the waiter to "fix that table, it looks like crap". He says back to the manager...( and he's only three feet from us) " it was fine until these two fucks came in and fucked it all up". That is a direct quote...then he looks at us and gives a little giggle... like... that was cute wasn't it? My boyfriend looks at me and says... " nice place!" I was mortified. I said let's leave, but he said I'm starving, let's stay.. so we did. The food was good, I think we spent about $80 for a couple drinks and two dinners...nice enough place, but I expected for a place as nice as this, the wait staff would be way more professional. I felt his behavior was inexcusable. I can't say I'll ever go back. read more

Four stars for the attentive, positive service, FIVE stars for the fantastic appetizers (frites with dipping saucesAMAZING, marrow, roasted pork belly), my cod with snert was unspired; fish had no flavor and snert was, well, kinda like pea + mashed potatoes. Mrph. Other larger courses were pretty good, but this place ROCKS the first courses. Good cocktails and atmosphere too. read more

This is, hands down, my favorite place to have dinner in Andersonville. Currently I'm loving their burger and frites with aioli. There is something about the combination of their house pickles, lettuce, bacon and cheese that really kicks up this burger. I've never added the fried egg. I've found it to just make burgers messy to eat at other places. They had a pasta carbonara that was to die for. It had crispy yet chewy lardons and a true carbonara sauce.....not a ubiquitous Alfredo sauce. Sadly, it is no longer on the menu. Hoping they bring it back. read more

Have been to Vincent three times now and it's always scrumptious. My lamb burger was fantastic, and I could probably live on their garlic aeoli that comes with the fries. Fois Gras mousse was smooth and rich, and cocktails were interesting. Plus no need for a reservation on a Saturday night, always appreciated. read more

This place is overrated. The food is ok, but not special. The service was sub-par at best and that is being kind. To each his own, but I have never had a bloody mary at brunch that had nothing - not even a lemon on lime or olive. The waitress was friendly but mostly absent. Cold toast - had to ask for butter and the "house" jam was jelly from a jar - I do suppose they opened the jar in house so that counts I suppose. Not again. read more

Went back for their Tuesday night prix fixe, and it was fantastic. Food was awesome and the price is impossible to beat.

Went for NYE which is always challenging for a restaurant but the experience was pretty bad. The service was extremely slow, the first course amuse tasted like nothing but fried breading and the dessert tasted like a milky way bar. Pretty sad when two of four courses are very disappointing. The restaurant was extremely loud and they only had one operable bathroom which was disgusting inside. Our server was nice but it was very odd how long it took between courses for a set menu (which also was not advertised at all online or through their social media; it would be nice to inform your customers that they cannot order from the regular menu). There are plenty of better places to eat in Chicago, don't waste your money on this place. read more

Oh golly, another hundred dollar dinner that made me feel like a sucker for believing the hype. The space was nice, the dance music killed the vibe, the snootiness of the clientele really put me off and the food sat like a brick in our bowels for a good 24 hours. At least they give you tons of it, the portions are huge...not in a good way. read more

I am a regular at Vincent. Everything that I've eaten (and drunk) here is super good. Especially in these winter months, the gnocchi and the polenta are great warmer-uppers. But, recently, I made a new discovery: the house-made pickles. Holy smokes, if these are the best pickles I've ever tasted -- slightly crunchy, not bitter, a touch sweet. So if you want the pickles, get the charcuterie. The finocchiona (Tuscan fennel salami) is thinly sliced and fantastic. Vincent: come for everything, stay for the pickles. read more

My expectations for this place were mixed. I found it on Yelp, where it came highly recommended, when I was looking for a nearby place for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. But when we arrived, it looked pretty unassuming; just a small restaurant in a slightly run-down strip-mall-style building under an awning. They'd obviously done what they could to spruce up the atmosphere, though. I especially liked how the lighting came from dozens of candles, as it was flattering to both the interior and to the guests. Fortunately, the service and food both quickly overcame my reservations. They gave us (very good!) champagne on the house, since we were celebrating, and the waitress was prompt and made great suggestions. The foie gras mousse was one of the most pleasantly strange food experiences I've had; incredibly rich yet insubstantial enough that it didn't fill you up. Similarly, the elderflower and poached pear salad was small but delicious; they understand that flavor comes from surface area rather than density, and took great pains to use that fact to pack a lot of flavor into multiple courses that nonetheless didn't leave us too stuffed for the (fantastic) main event. (My husband raved about his lamb burger, and my lemon trout was perfectly done. I especially loved the crisp-cooked fingerling potatoes beneath it.) And the service was impeccable; each course arrived quickly, and was cleared away with equally punctual aplomb. We never even had to ask for new silverware or refills. There are not many places I would give five stars to right out of the gate, but these folks managed it. We will certainly be back. read more

To update my feelings about vincent: they haven't changed at all! I've been here a handful more times since my initial review and I'm still loving their food and cocktails. The food is interesting and delicious across the board. I like coming here in the early evening and sitting at the bar for a cocktail and snacks. I have a seasonal cocktail the last time I was there; I can't remember all the ingredients but there was a definitely a cinnamon stick and a lot of happiness involved. read more

Best posh spot for drinks in Andersonville. The staff are sincerely affable, energetic, and comical. The scene is always a hit. The drinks are always on point, and recommendations have never failed us here. read more

Even if you're unfamiliar with French cuisine, this restaurant is fantastic. The wait staff is kind and quite knowledgeable of menu items, and the food was delicious. I enjoyed the mussels, some of the best seafood I've had during my time in Chicago. Stick around for desert too; the cake will not disappoint! read more

I never heard about this place until I saw their cute patio when walking down Clark street one day. I definitely wanted to check out this super cute side street restaurant. I made a dinner reservation on their website (please do join Open Table!) and had to push it back 30 minutes. I called and they accommodated me no problem. They serve complimentary and delicious bread! The gnocchi was also soooo good. Homemade and the sauce was delectable! My husband had the duck confit and enjoyed it very much as well. I will come back for the cocktails after we have our baby - they sound great and were reasonably priced between $10-12. read more

Our family was in town for a wedding and we were looking for a place to eat. Vincent's opened early for us, at 4 PM, and welcomed us in with open arms and copious amounts of food. They were so gracious, offering us samples of new dishes, catering to our every need, and making sure we were well cared for. We have eaten at many places in Chicago, but Vincent's will always be our first choice in the future. We are forever grateful. Much appreciation, Your NOVA Friends, The Sahouri Family read more

Geez, I feel like such a hater. I wasn't a fan of HB and I didn't like Vincent either. I promise this is not a vendetta against the Chef! Let's start with the positives. I liked the location, the adorable intimate space, I liked my server, my drink (the Dutch 45), and I loved my dessert - the bread pudding. It's funny because I remember when I reviewed HB, one of the only things I liked was my bread pudding dessert - the Chef obviously knows how to make a mean bread pudding! We got the mustard soup and frites to start with. The soup was okay. It is supposed to have crab in it and I may have spotted a couple of very minuscule shreds of crab in there. It was tasty enough I guess, just a little mustardy and not much else to it. The frites were really good. I also liked the dipping sauces (I should have added that to my list above). I got the stuffed chicken breast for dinner and my husband got the pork and beans for dinner (after our server told us it was his favorite dish). Ugh - neither was good. I don't have much to say about the dishes besides they just didn't taste good. They were both on the bland side and the fried pork shank was difficult to even figure out how to eat. That may not be the most helpful review of the food, but it's how I felt about it. I can't pinpoint exactly why I was so dissatisfied with my food minus simply the taste of it. A couple of other tidbits. The lady next to us got the lamb burger and ate maybe two bites of it. I heard her say "I feel bad, what should I do?" and her date told her to just ask for a box and take it home. Now, admittedly she could have been full, but I felt based on the disdain on her face that she did not like what she got either. On the other hand, the people next to me got steak frites and it looked and smelled great. So maybe we just ordered poorly. All in all, this place has gotten great reviews - including from the yelp community and it was recently added to the Eater 38 list. I have probably eaten at 25ish restaurants on that list. Overall, I have agreed with the choices. Unfortunately I don't agree with the addition of Vincent. I didn't like our entrees at all. Everything else, minus the dessert, was just meh. I didn't think this place lived up to the hype at all. read more

Never again, This was my second trip to Vincent and it confirmed my decision to not return. The food is okay. The first time I went, I ordered the mussels. The sauce was great but the mussels themselves were rubbery. I let a couple of years pass and returned again for dinner. The bread was good and the bone marrow custard was okay. I think actual bone marrow would be better and more aligned with the price charged. I was not in the mood for red meat so I ordered the beer battered cod with Shrimp and scallop on snert. $22 got me one greasy fried scallop, one greasy fried shrimp and one greasy fried small piece of cod. I tried to eat the cod without the batter but it was incredibly fishy. The snert? Well, it pretty much tasted as it sounds and in no way goes with fish. To be fair to Vincent, I should have know better than to order fried fish. But, I thought given the price, they were going to put an interesting twist on it or I'd discover the wonders of snert. No, I realized that Vincent is ridiculously overpriced for the quality of the food. My companion ordered hanger steak. She found it tough. I tried a piece and agreed. The burgers on the table next to us looked okay. Again, just okay. I don't get it. The decor and atmosphere is nice, I suppose that counts for something but the prices are just too high for what they're offering. read more

Time 2-we had a great night at Vincent! Friends from out of state were in and the staff here really went out of their way to accommodate us. We literally were there for four hours and never felt rushed or unwelcome. The food-DELICIOUS! The Bone Marrow is just divine. And the pork belly-OMG. We all had several cocktails-wonderful. Main courses were so out of this world good! I had the rainbow trout which was so yummy. But I got to try both the pork shoulder and hanger steak. Melt in your mouth goodness. We had such a great time talking, drinking and eating and got complimentary champaign drinks at the end. It was sooooo nice. And we closed the place down-we couldn't believe it, but all of a sudden the place was empty and we were the only ones left. And the staff still did not rush us or ask us to leave or anything. But we did leave-don't worry-once we got out our little world and realized it- we paid our bill and thanked everyone. But literally, everyone was so nice and generous. Thank you to everyone there that night! Our out of town friends truly enjoyed it and those who live here will be back! read more

Not a lamb chop guy, normally. Apparently I am at Vincent's - wow! The muscles and fries are beautiful. The girlfriend and I have gone there several times and made a dinner just out of those. This is one of few restaurants where I feel confident that no matter what I order, it's going to be great. Reminds me of Alana's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio where the menu consistently changes based on what is fresh - and you'll never walk away disappointed. read more

One of my favorite spots in Andersonville! Great food for any mood and occasion, beautiful decor and space, amazing killer cocktails, attentive and friendly staff. Brian and Colin are both excellent! read more

Vincent Restaurant - Bartender's choice, beautiful and so delicious! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Vincent is one of those restaurants that every neighborhood should have - it's intimate, ridiculously delicious, friendly, and leaves you wanting to come back. Luckily, not every neighborhood does have that, and that's what makes Vincent so special. Of course, the food - it's amazing. If you don't know what Dutch is, no fear. It is all delicious. The foie gras on cider doughnut was to die for, the mussels were honestly the best I've ever had and their frites with 3 dips (1 garlic aioli, 1 bacon aioli, 1 sweet potato aioli) were mind blowing...we had a lot more but those were definitely my stand outs. And the drinks about as craft-delicious as you can get. So that's the food. Go there knowing it'll be delicious. But what is really special about this place is the service and staff. I had called to arrange reservations for my brothers 40th birthday, and ended up calling about 4 more times to change minor details. Michael - the owner - answered the 3rd time with "Is this Joshua?" but in that tone that you could tell he was smiling and glad he could make the experience perfect. And the wait staff was ridiculous. Our waiter was attentive, informative, and most importantly - passionate - about the food and drinks. When he found out it was my brother's birthday he squealed with delight and ran off to grab a special treat (their specialty shot.) A small gesture that was appreciated. But the most impressive gesture that the staff made was on my brother's birthday cake (which they let us bring in.) Without any request, they went out and bought 40 candles, and managed to fit them ALL on the little 6 inch cake. To me, it was the perfect ending to a magical meal that couldn't be duplicated anywhere else, or by anyone other that the staff at Vincent. We'll definitely be back. But if you haven't been, please, please go. It'll be one of the best meals you'll ever have and it's a restaurant that deserves to be packed every night. read more

Went to Vincent the other night. Always wanted to try this place and very happy I did. Witnessed one of the craziest customer outbursts I've ever seen and the staff handled it sooooooooo well. There was a man, who was clearly staring in his own movie, that was visibly shaken because the restaurant wasn't seating anyone else because it was near closing time. He proceeded to cuss and stamp his ballet shoes while everyone kind of sat with their jaws in their plates. He was was politely asked to leave after causing quite a disturbance but he was obviously not finished. He basically threatened to write a horrible yelp review and mentioned he and his older lady friends, who ended up leaving him to his monologue as if he's done this before, we're going to somewhere else that wanted his money. I've never seen a man of his age throw such a tantrum. SO EMBARRASSING. It was absolutely insane. I've told the story of this several times and it always gets a laugh. God I wish you were there. The point, though, is that the staff didn't falter once! They were calm, handled the situation and needlessly apologized to my girlfriend and I. Flawless service. Now I have to talk about the food. Holy smokes!! It's really refreshing to see an exciting menu. We had the sambal mussels and frites, the number 3 cocktail (suggested by our server) and it was so good, sausage cassoulet, and beet salad. Everything was awesome from top to bottom. I'm not very great at describing dishes- but I was really happy, and I'm picky. Definitely will be bringing all my friends over for a nice, semi-casual, candle-lit dinner. And I'm really pumped to come in for brunch. read more

I could not be more thrilled that this is the closest restaurant to my apartment. This place is great. Eat here. Do it.

My husband and I decided to come to Vincent for our anniversary dinner and were extremely pleased with food and service. This restaurant has a high brow but down to earth vibe. It"s handsome and warm. The staff is very friendly. The food is wonderful. My cocktail (called Homework) paired well with the Beer Mussels. Yum! Next time I'm having the Curry and Lime Mussels. This place is a definite gem! read more

This place might be my new favorite restaurant...and it happens to be in my neighborhood! I've been a fan of Joncarl Lachman's cooking for a while now, thanks to his great food at HB. He doesn't disappoint here at Vincent - I had the Normande-style moules frites, and my husband had the pork cheeks (one of the night's specials); we also had fois gras and snert (a kind of split pea soup) as starters and a great cinnamon/apple tart for dessert. Everything was outstanding - delicious, great presentation, ample portions. I was just as impressed with everything else as I was by the food. Great, intimate space (the photos and the mirror behind the bar are really beautiful); nice outdoor patio. We also had really excellent service; at one point, we had to wait a few minutes because our waiter was incredibly busy, and to make up for it, he comped us our dessert and our corkage fee. (Did I mention that the restaurant has a liquor license but is also BYOB-friendly?) To sum it up, go to Vincent ASAP. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are fantastic. Such a perfect addition to Andersonville! read more

Vincent is a perfect place. Perfect for a romantic date on a quiet Wednesday, perfect for a sunny brunch on a social sunday, perfect for a friendly gathering on bustling Friday. The owner Michael makes every guest and staff member feel special, the food is simultaneously comforting and exciting; the staff is extremely personable, happy with their jobs, and have low turn-over; the drinks are innovative and carefully mixed. The Espresso rubbed pork is one for the ages, the fries hit the bulls-eye of the target, the mussels are perfect, and hope that bone marrow is on the menu, read more

If you've never eaten mussels before and are in Chicago, then you should go here for your first time. The food, ambiance, and service were all out of the ballpark! In truth, I wanted to deduct at one point, but then they made it right. I wrote this immediately the next day, too, to try to accurately preserve the experience. The hipster factor and commentary is below in this review. As to the food, the mussels again are the stars of the menu. Although, do not limit yourself because they have a boatload of well-prepared, succulent appetizers AND entrées. Also, the Menu generally rotates, so one experience will differ from one even a few days from then. On the night we dined, they had homemade gnocchi, risotto, and several other items that you would almost consider "entrée items" in smaller and sharable portions. (You know I'm going back just for the bone marrow!) We ordered the gnocchi and were so impressed that we almost ordered it a second time. The gnocchi were the right amount of fluffiness and saturation with water in order to be moist but not overly soaked. Also on the menu were more traditional items We were there for the mussels, but they were so good that I'll return for the eclectic mix of entrées. The menu featured everything from a gourmet burger to a pork shoulder dish and several fresh fish and lobster dishes...but I digress. The mussels had four preparations that night. I had something called sambal and my friend had the curry. They came in a large bowl with plenty of the broth in which the mussels had cooked. I finished mine and sampled some of my friend's curry. Each had a great original flavor of the broth, which we took home because there was so much of it. (I'll have rice or quinoa tonight!) The mussels were perfectly prepared: tender but not too rubbery, and easily extracted from the shell. Specifically the sambal reminded me of everything Northern & Coastal Italian should have: subtle citruses and distinct but not overpowering garlic. The curry was as curry should be and not just what the new Thai place up the street tells you it should be: a little bite, more coconut milk flavor, and coating in texture. On that note both broths were broths like a soup and not like a stew in viscosity, and neither had any hint of the "fishy" sea taste that puts many off from seafood. I dreamt of how good the food was that evening. As to the ambiance, the restaurant exudes a warm European café feeling. The bar dining area had a cool boutique bar that crafted alcoholic beverages and HOMEMADE SODA-POP alike, along with high tables for the casual diner. There was sidewalk outside seating for the summer, too, so that might be a great place to waste an early evening before a show or something else. We opted for the dining room which had a cozy but not too confining feeling to it. The East wall was adorned with pictures of Belgium & the Netherlands, while the wall separating the bar and dining room was a deep purple or plum with a very chic golden pattern on top of it. It felt like I imagine Marseilles of the 1970's if the French Connection is any indication of what that was actually like. It was clean, quaint, and so romantic candlelight is always a plus. As to the service, this is where I wanted to deduct but decided not to do so. I'll explain. We had quite the time gap between the appetizers and the mussels, so I was about to take off some of my now infamous service points on the star rating above, but when the staff realized it, dessert was on them. Problem solved, and they were apologetic. HIPSTER FACTOR: Medium-Low. Yeah, the waiter that served us wore Capri pants outside of Italy, a skinny flannel, and had a shorter but full beard, but he was by no means a Yeti Hipster...more of a simple, everyday hipster. The rest of the wait staff was normal, as was the other clientele. read more

Early Sunday brunch. We ordered the Doc Worker, a breakfast sandwich, and pancakes (hands down the fluffiest I've ever experienced), all delicious. We had a very well behaved three year old with us, and the staff was warm and accommodating. It's great to have a restaurant in the neighborhood that's a step up. read more

Starting before dinner with the best mocktail I've ever tasted - I just ordered "make it without alcohol". Charcuterie of highest quality enough for 3, best bistro burger ever (so tough not to get the lamb or mussels this time). Will be back again. read more