"The Synchronicity of Culinary Delights" ~ It was a Thursday evening around 5:00pm and we were in the area for a conference and decided to do happy hour and appetizers ~ Parking was a breeze at that time of day (...the right place at the right time)
We where greeted immediately by three lovely ladies and were given a choice of a table, booth or hightop. Being the night of the World Series and Thursday Night NFL ~ we chose a hightop situated in back dinning area, in the center of the magnificent aluminum multi tap bar - there must be 50+ beers on tap!
Our waitress, Gabriela was outstanding. With her cheerful introduction and thorough explanation of their Happy Hour options.
~ Happy Hour ~ Monday - Friday 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
~ Late Night Happy Hour ~ Sunday - Wednesday 10:00 PM - CLOSE
~ $1, $2, $3 or $4 off many drinks depending on the type ( ...and such a bargain) and reduced prices on many of their delicious appetizers.
Gabriela has complete knowledge of the menu, and kept our table refreshed, our water glass filled, and made sure our cocktails were perfectly prepared. This is what makes the dinning experience especially memorable. (see picture)
We started off with two excellent rounds of "Grey Goose" tumbler shots ~ I asked them to be well shaken until ice crystals formed on the top of the vodka when poured! ~ ...an old bartending trick known by some as making "snowflakes" ~ Gabriela dropped off our cocktail order and immediately came back with our water and then went to picked up our perfectly chilled shots ~ Saluti! ~
The rest of our party was now arriving and we decided to do an array of appetizers, new cocktails and craft beers:
~ Escalade Margarita ~ a super fresh margarita that was sweet-tart, and juicy with a sugar rim and a wedge of pineapple, strawberry and orange ~ ...an excellent choice for those Margarita lovers!
~ Timmermans Strawberry Craft Beer ~ with a 4.9 ABV ~ OMG, a Lambic Style Fruit beer that was very tasty ~ ...definitely a winner in the Foreign Craft Beer Division ~
~ "Lite Lemon Drops Martinis" made with Kettle One Vodka ~ Nicely chilled with a lemon slice and a thick sugar rimmed glass that lasted through the constant sipping of this delicious drink ~ marketed as a "low calorie" cocktail for those that are counting ~ ....so good that we had 4 rounds.
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As appetizers we ordered ~
~ Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza ~ A nice sized pizza that had their house firecracker sauce, mozzarella, macadamia nuts, slices carrots, green onion, and a pinch cilantro ~ and the crust was crunchy and really tasty.
~ Traditional Bones Chicken Wings ~ We asked for them well done and crispy with their House sauces on the side so that the table could mix and match as their taste buds desired ~ ...and it came with enough of those cute celery sticks and blue cheese dip for all to enjoy ~ The wings came out perfect!
~ Chicken Garlic Noodles ~ A nice bowl of "al dente" egg noodles garnished with asparagus, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, parmesan, edamame and ground chicken, Thai spices in a peanut sauce ~ very tasty! ~ I'd have ordered another one if we were still hungry.
~ Chicken Lettuce Wraps ~ perfectly sautéed chicken, tofu, pine nuts, green onions in large crispy noodle bowl, with large lettuce leaves and a trio of dipping sauces ~ big enough for 2 to share.
Oh, did I mention that when I sat down I told Gabriela that it was one of the young ladies birthday ~ well, after hours of conversation and dinning, she brought out a candle lit desert cup of warm brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and the word "Birthday" stenciled on the plate in coco. (see picture). ~ Of course with extra spoons for all of us to have a bite
~ Now that is service!! ~ Gabriela
Like i said in the beginning ~ we happened to meet the right waitress, in sync with kitchen staff, and had an enjoyable meal and cheerful conversation ~ It all about timing ~ (re: Synchronicity by Carl Jung)
We will be going back next week to try their new November House Special Entree:
~ Za'Atar Crusted Salmon ~ a filet of Alaskan Salmon crusted with Za'Atar spices served on a bed of quinoa with cauliflower, kale, golden raisins and peanuts ~ Can't wait!
Cheers! ~ ..and stay healthy my friends ~ read more