Wine Lab

Danielle

Wine Lab

I have been waiting for this place to open for some time as I figured it would be an even better location for drawing in the 20s-30s crowd than it's sister spot in Newport Beach since we had gone to that location about 6 months ago and were moderately impressed. Based upon a recommendation from a friend, we went on a Thursday night when Bootlegger Brewery was there in hopes of the place drawing more men. The place is small and was “filled” when we arrived. We got a couple spots in the perfect location at the bar. We got the beer tasting which had 5 tastings and came paired with 3 cheeses (Humboldt fog, Pecorino Toscano, and Barely Buzzed). The portions for cheese were a bit skimpy but delicious. Even with nibbling, my cheese was gone all too quickly. I wish we'd had a different cheese for every beer, especially considering the cost of the tasting. I’ll definitely be back here. It doesn’t yet seem like a man-magnet but more so a spot to catch up with the gals before hitting Mesa or dinner nearby but who knows?! Maybe since its small, it’d set the right situation for mingling and rubbing elbows in a standing crowd (or whatever else you like to rub on Friday night). 

Oh, and when you go, keep an eye out for Melissa. She'll wine you and treat you well. Be sure to say hi to her and leave a gracious tip. She is fantastic!  [Sorry men, she's taken]

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

Find out more info about the Wine Lab.

Taco Asylum

After wine tasting, we stopped by Taco Asylum for tacos. I love this place! I’m a sucker for the taco with ghost chili. I like my food spicy, as in “on fire” leaving your nose running. I adore this eclectic little taco spot for the variety of tacos, ambiance, and service. I love how the staff treats you like you are the only one in the restaurant and walks you through your decision-making. I tried a beer from Northern California which is hard to find down here, so I was told (or sold). I love experimenting with new beers and wines so I always appreciate the input from the guys working here. This place seems to provide a likely opportunity for eyeing some men at any time of day, particularly in the afternoon.

Mesa

We decided to drop in Mesa to see what the crowd is like on a Thursday night. I’m always hesitant as the last few Fridays I’ve been, it seemed to draw a specific crowd, and I prefer a mixed crowd. I’m not a fan of all White, all Asian, or “all” anything. The crowd seemed to be late 20s/early 30s and mixed. We had a drink and app at the bar. The service was fabulous as usual. We headed out as the crowd, primarily consisting of small groups of mixed groups (girls/guys, ethnicity), began to roll in. Mesa seemed to be the most promising spot for a singles crowd on Thursday, but perhaps for those without a 7:30am start time at work the next day.

P.S. I later heard that Tuesday night is good too, but again, there’s that work issue…..

Candice

Wine Lab

Although I was not highly impressed with the Wine Lab located in Newport, I was hoping that the Costa Mesa site—being located among other hip, trendy eateries and stores—would be able to offer more than its counterpart in terms of ambiance, service, and patronage. We partook in a beer tasting event on a Thursday evening, sponsored by Bootleggers Brewery in Fullerton. The parking lot was packed as usual at The Camp but luckily I found a spot quickly. The location was indeed a great spot and nestled between other appealing dining spots. The ambiance was open and warm and the servers were very pleasant. The Wine Lab offered several good options on the wine list and the prices listed were on the average to high side (especially since this is the type of place that doesn’t seem to pour generously and/or repeatedly). The beer sampler consisted of five beers, and unfortunately the last two for me were non-consumable. I like my beers on the lighter side and the unsavory flavors began to erupt at sample four. Sample five (Black Phoeniz 6.7 abv ) left the impression of mixing coffee with flat soda and I would give a double thumbs-down to their last selection. The sampler also offered paired cheese included in the $20 fee and to be quite frank, the cheeses (and three crackers) were consumed by the end of my second sample (and not to mention, I am not a big cheese eater so you can only imagine how small the plate was). That was most certainly a disappointment and a similar one to that of the Wine Lab in Newport. I enjoyed the overall atmosphere and appreciated the mixed crowd of customers. This may be a nice quick stop for a glass of wine with some friends prior to dining and drinking well elsewhere.

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

Fortunately, Danielle and I were ambitious in our quest that evening and continued on to The Taco Asylum. Being naïve to “taco foods,” I was very pleased with my selection of the short rib taco. I enjoy tacos but never seek them out as a highly preferred food, but this place may just have changed my outlook. My taco was bursting with flavor and it was a respectable size given the price. I enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and having the ability to sit outdoors. The servers were extremely pleasant and polite and I would undoubtedly return to try other tacos at this eatery.

As I mentioned earlier, we were determined and continued at our final stop for the evening at Mesa. Although Danielle and I have been at this lounge/restaurant establishment a couple other times, the experience for me remains uniform. I was not all that intrigued by the surroundings including the other patrons, however, this environment consistently draws a varied crowd (aside from Friday night Asian night) and the bartenders are typically attentive. I did enjoy my selection of sweet potato and yam frites and would not hesitate to order that small plate should I return. I would recommend it as another establishment that would be more entertaining with a group of friends.

Scott's Seafood/Cocktails for a Cause

Danielle:

My friend who works for Segerstrom Center for the Arts informed me that OC Weekly would be doing a “Cocktails for a Cause” to benefit them so Candice and I figured this may be a fantastic way of seeing a different side of happy hour all the while support a local organization. Scott’s had a nice set-up. We were welcomed in the side boor with an open area, bar and fireplace. For $10, we had unlimited cocktails and appetizers from 7-9pm.

I will say the most exciting thing that happened to me that night was the waiter floating by with the brie and walnut on toast, but….the ambiance and crowd are worth mentioning. Finally of all the happy hours we’ve attended, we got to witness a mixed crowd with almost-equal amounts of men and women of various backgrounds and ethnicities. There wasn’t much “mingling” going on however. The S-factor? Well, there were a few who demanded a second glance at least but that is about it. We did chat with a few guys who wound up heading over to our second stop of the night—one of which reached up my skirt while waiting for the crosswalk. Seriously? Whatever popped up in your mind right now about him is probably accurate and does not deserve further mentioning. His friend, however, was nice and allowed to sit at our table while the other waited off to the side.  

Food: N/A

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: N/A

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

Candice:

We thought we would shake things up a bit this time and try a different approach by attending a happy hour benefit – “Cocktails for a Cause” – at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Costa Mesa this past Thursday evening.  Proceeds went toward Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the suggested donation fee included a small selection of complimentary beer and martinis as well as appetizer foods.  Although the drinks were either too weak or too strong and the food left little impression, our mission was set more on assessing the crowd in anticipation for the Sfactor to prevail.  To cut to the chase, although that did not happen, it was quite nice to see a larger mix of people in one setting of varying age ranges, ethnicities, and socio-economic status (based on the superficial appearance alone) and there were at least one or two men who were worthy of repeated glances.  It was also satisfying knowing that there were perhaps some individuals among the crowd who were genuinely attending the event in support of a good cause.  Most people appeared to keep to themselves but overall the ambiance remained lively, energetic, and entertaining enough that even I eventually succumbed to side effects of the overly concentrated martinis.  Additionally, although there was some “entertainment” to be had with observing and/or interacting with men at this event, allow me to succinctly describe the events that passed with providing you an image of me nodding my head with my brows furrowed and a repulsed look on my face… yep, I can undoubtedly recognize why some men remain single…

As the benefit came to a close, our dear friends Celeste and Armin then accompanied us and two new young companions from the benefit to hit the late night happy hour at Charlie Palmers.  If you have been following our blog (thanks by the way!), we recently posted a happy hour review of this place that revealed our less than enthusiastic last visit.  At Charlie Palmers there was a nice mix of a 30’s to 50’s crowd and one or two attractive men.  Thanks to Armin and his sociable nature, I struck up a conversation with two very amiable gentlemen, Cameron and Bill—although one engaged and one married—but who were quite likable and were able to maintain conversation with ease.  They were open to conversing with strangers and willing to be forthcoming when I picked their brains on men and dating.  Danielle and I remained with our new acquaintances past midnight, where we eventually bid farewell and were thankful for finally having some form of intelligent and natural conversation albeit with unavailable men.  As for our young comrades from earlier, pleasant as one was, the other’s immaturity was too much to manage and we sent them on their way early on in the evening.  All in all, it was an entertaining occasion…

Lastly, we are still open to comments and hearing from all our amazing followers (as well as occasional visitors!) from our blog.  We are willing and ready to be your guinea pigs and check out happy hour places in the OC you might want feedback, and of course, we always welcome you to join us in our quest! Thanks for reading!

Food: N/A

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: N/A

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

 

Candice, Celeste + Danielle

 

Charlie Palmer

Danielle

I’ve been to Charlie Palmer several times in the past and it has always busy so we put it on the agenda. I got there early to get a seat as I’ve been too many times and stood waiting for a table like a vulture over a carcass. Overall, we had a great time but for me, this time was more disappointing than previous visits. The service was excellent. The server worked very hard and seemed to have the whole bar area at one time to herself before another server came. She was excellent and attentive despite the growing crowd. We ordered the kobe beef sliders, herb french fries, blue cheese stuffed/bacon-wrapped dates and pulled pork lettuce wraps. All will be pictured below. As the picture of the wraps suggest, they were not appetizing. We actually sent them back, and the server was kind enough to take them off the bill. The sliders were okay, very average. The dates were delish as usual despite being overcooked. I’m a Southern girl and like my bacon crispy so it worked out for me. You can’t go wrong with fries. I’m always disappointed that they don’t include food on their happy hour menu. The atmosphere was fantastic as usual with a constantly changing crowd in the bustling lounge area. As for as the S-factor, CP left much to be desired on this day. I only saw couples or 1-2 men within a crowd. Maybe next time….

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ☆☆☆☆☆

Candice

Okay, so we are off to a bit of a slow start in the New Year in search for eventful happy hours and well, our second adventure—although better than the first—continued the path of disappointment.  I originally thought Charlie Palmer would be a good place for a Friday evening happy hour since it always seems to be lively late at night on the weekends.  When I arrived at the restaurant, Danielle was ready and waiting with a good seat and viewing spot of the crowd.  As the evening continued on, there were people coming and going but nobody worth much a second look or worth the effort to start a conversation.  Unfortunately, the food equaled the ambiance this time and was especially disappointing given that there was no food on the happy hour menu and therefore certainly not worth the cost.  Like Danielle, I have also spent time at this establishment before and although it never seems to necessarily be a noteworthy “must-return” kind of place, I enjoy the fact that there are typically always a varied group of people, mostly in the 30’s and upward and usually dressed fairly nice as if arriving after work.  I enjoyed the energy of the crowd and it made for a relaxing, Friday evening.  Although there was no outstanding visible eye candy to be seen, I imagine this place could continue to hold potential.

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

kobe style beef sliders

herb french fries

pulled pork lettuce wraps

blue cheese stuffed dates

To visit Charlie Palmer's website, visit here.

Z'tejas

Danielle

Z’tejas seems to draw a crowd with their good happy hour deal and awesome patio area. I’ve been before when hardly a seat was available on the patio or at the bar. It must be Murphy’s Law because I swear there were fewer people out than I’ve seen before! It was a nice day outside so the patio was perfect, and the heat lamps were on in preparation for the sun setting. We ordered the tejas trio (chips with salsa, guacamole, and queso dip) and green chile pulled pork nachos. Cornbread is served with meals. The food was great for happy hour food—it was what was expected. The drink special was $1 off wells and margaritas, and there were many margaritas to choose from including “skinny” which I love. Again, a “0” for s-factor. There were no men in sight this day other than a few gay men, a dad with 3 kids, and significant others, all of which I must pass.

For more information on the happy hour, visit here.

 Food: ★★★☆☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★★★☆

Ambience: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ☆☆☆☆☆

Candice 

I love coming to the South Coast Plaza and never realized where Z’Tejas was located until this happy hour quest.  The restaurant was removed from the foot traffic of the mall and there were plenty of parking spaces nearby.  The patio area was quite spacious and plenty of seating accommodations early in the evening.  The server was polite and very attentive.  I selected the Pomegranate ‘Rita and must admit I was not the least bit disappointed. Fantastic drink—pricey for happy hour but delicious! The food was not too bad in particular the Tejas Trio but I would say not flavorful enough for me. However, our waitress came out with a skillet of corn bread- of which I heard from friends was the restaurant’s bread substitution- and I think I may have almost consumed the entirety.  I have tasted plenty of more appetizing corn bread but I like the concept of having a skillet of corn bread in lieu of rolls or loaves of bread and it was a tasty complement to our appetizers.  We stayed for a couple of hours and watched as the crowd rolled in.  It was definitely a mix of people, from groups of singles and couples to plenty of families.  Unfortunately, this was probably not the place to find any S-factor individuals but it is a low-key environment that is likely a nice getaway for people after a long day of shopping. 

Food: ★★★☆☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambience: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

 green chile pulled pork nachos

 "the deal"

 pomegranate 'rita

 tejas trio

 cornbread

Back on track in 2012 with BISTANGO!

Hi girls (and loyal guys), we are back on track for 2012! Please include some suggestions for future stops for 2012 in our comments section of this post!!! We also have some fun blogs coming up so watch out for us (teaser: speed dating stories which will probably make you snort whatever liquid you are drinking out of your nose, possible guests on a radio show)!

Introducing our first post of the year: BISTANGO

Danielle

I had heard great things about Bistango from one of my picky friends so I thought it may be a good happy hour since it is nestled among office buildings. That makes it a good quick stop for men after work, right?! Wrong….

We walked in and just gave each other that empty “Oh no” look but proceeded to belly up to the bar. Mom taught me not to judge a book by its cover. The atmosphere was mature. We sat at the end of the bar unfortunately next to 3 disgruntled older gentlemen who apparently had a bad day. They certainly made the investigation start off badly. I can’t tell you how many F-bombs one of the men was able to accomplish in one sentence with us sitting within 3 feet. Now, I still believe that men/guys should be respectful and chivalrous. No, I’m not prudish and yes, I drop my share of expletives. These guys certainly were of the age to “know better.” Putting them aside, we ordered from the happy hour menu. I felt items were a bit pricey for a happy hour, which was confirmed after tasting. I just wasn't as impressed as I have been with other similar restaurants. Wines by the glass were $5 so that was the best part.

They had entertainment—jazz-ish music and a piano. It’s nice background music for dinner I suppose but not really my thing.

The bartender was friendly and helpful and seems to be the kind that may have been there a while. Seems the patrons knew him well. Service was good.

We had the following items: 

Queso Fundido: Chorizo, Caramelized Onions, Chopped Peppers $ 9.00

Prime Mayer Beef Slider
Cheddar Cheese, Spicy Slaw $ 8.00

Feisty Potatoes: halved potatoes with a spicy sauce drizzled $6.00

As for as the men go, you ask? What men?, I reply.

I think this place would be salvaged for me if I went with my own posse and sat out on the patio to have wine before dinner out somewhere or home after a long day.

Single ladies, wait about 10-20 years before making this your hot spot. By then, you may have more money to buy apps, you will appreciate the music more, and hopefully those old geezers are the bar will be long gone.

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambiance: ★☆☆☆☆

Overall: ★★☆☆☆

S Factor: ☆☆☆☆☆

Candice

Here’s to the start of our new year! We ventured upon Bistango in Irvine, which I found to be a quiet little place to socialize for happy hour.  The small plates/happy hour menu was certainly on the moderately priced side given the quantity of food but the flavors were not particularly disagreeable.  The crowd was most definitely on the older side (late 40’s to 50’s), and perhaps it was because there was live jazz playing in the background later in the evening.  We hung around long enough to consume our dishes, which I ordered the $7 duck slider (emphasis on slider and not sliders) and shared the feisty potatoes and queso fundido with chorizo, paired with a glass of CK Mondavi Chardonnay.  Overall, it was a pleasant atmosphere to immerse ourselves back into the swing of happy hours but I do not recommend this place for any social entertainment and/or people watching. The dining room was completely empty and the crowd lacking for social mingling. 

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambiance: ★☆☆☆☆ (if you enjoy jazz - ★★☆☆☆)

Overall: ★☆☆☆☆

S Factor: ☆☆☆☆☆

For more information on their happy hour or the location of the restaurant, please visit here.

Yardhouse (Newport Beach)

Danielle

Candice and I could not have picked a more perfect spot for catching game 7 of the World Series! TVs and numerous beers on tap were exactly the combo we needed to draw in a crowd of men. Finally, we can really chat about the existence of the S-factor in our posts!

The place was crowded when we arrived but we scored a table adjacent to the bar. The crowd was heavily composed of groups of guys tuned in to the game (the only bad part: really tuned in to the game). There was a good mix of ages and “types” and you could feel the heaviness of the testosterone. I’d say this is a good starting point.

I did not eat from the happy hour menu due to “an acute case of dietary restrictions” before the holidays. The waitress was happy to assist me in tailoring my order to fit my needs. So…I missed out on my all-time favorite appetizer theres—the moo shu egg rolls and sliders. You’ll have to read Candice’s part for the happy hour treats.

Service was great for the beginning of the evening. After happy hour officially ended, service waned. Once we calculated that it had been 45 minutes since our server came by to check in. by that time, I was not at all tempted to order another round as I watched the crowd beginning to change. After the game and conclusion of happy hour, the crowd dissipated leaving the majority of the patrons to be couples on “Friday night date night.”

To date, this spot has been the best for the singles scene. It seems a perfect spot to catch a game—especially a “big” one (I watched the Super Bowl last year at Yardhouse Costa Mesa with a great crowd).

Tips:

• Get a bar seat for easier chatting with other patrons and for spotting other patrons cheering on your favorite team
• Take up a little more room upon arrival between you and your girlfriends so you can allow that thirsty hunk to “squeeze in” to grab a drink when he’s stranded behind everyones’ backs

For more info on their happy hour, click here. 

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★★★☆

Ambience: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★★☆

S Factor: ★★★★☆

Candice

Holy canoli.  I was nicely overstimulated by the well-populated male gatherings at our recent Yard House event.  Of course, I have been there on plenty of occasions for dinner as well as during happy hour non-sports times, but apparently the time to visit would be to go during happy hour while important sports events are taking place!  In this case, it was the last game of the World Series (go Cardinals!) and there was a delightful handful of sports enthusiasts that caught my attention.  I was happily distracted throughout the happy hour which made my ordinary bar fare a little more appetizing.  I used to frequent the Yard House in Pasadena on a regular basis when I lived up there, so I am quite familiar with their happy hour menu.  The food this time was yet again average but a great price break during happy hour and considerably worth it given the right entertainment.  I typically have gone for their fabulous martinis (which I highly recommend during their happy hour otherwise comparably priced to any other bar) but opted for a lovely Black Velvet this time around.  I was also in the mood for their crab cakes and moo shu egg rolls appetizers which were nothing all that spectacular but complements the price and entertainment.  The happy hour menu overall has a nice variety of foods and if there is nothing that catches your eye, there are plenty of other options listed in the regular part of the menu. 

Unfortunately, service was slightly below standard this time.  Although our server was very pleasant, once the crowd fizzled out and the dinner crowd rolled in, she was nowhere in sight for at least forty minutes.  Good thing I wasn’t still hungry or in a rush to be somewhere.  The atmosphere following the conclusion of happy hour was simply ordinary but still worthy of the occasional perusal.  The Yard House in Newport has an easy setting with typically mellow patrons and a reasonable menu overall.  It is certainly a scene I would recommend for happy hour during notable sporting events. 

Food: ★★★☆☆

Service: ★☆★☆☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambience:★★★★☆

Overall:★★★★☆

S Factor:★★★★☆

Slater's 50/50 (Huntington Beach)

Danielle

Because we had some foiled plans, this spot was in close proximity to where we were, and it has been on the “to do” list since I’m a burger critic, we found ourselves at Slater’s 50/50 for happy hour. When we arrived, the place was pretty busy which was perfect since we were there on MNF night (girls: that is “Monday night football” not “Marriage ‘n family” night). We found a good spot so we could observe the dynamics of the place. The place brought quite the mixed crowd which we much appreciated. There were groups of men, families, singles, and couples. We dove into the menu, and Wow! I didn’t realize this place has such a bacon-infused menu, and boy did that discovery warm a Southern girl’s heart!

I chose the 50/50 which is the burger that is 50% beef and 50% bacon topped with an over-medium fried egg, avocado mash, pepperjack cheese and chipotle mayo. Patrons also have the option of designing their own burger if nothing on the menu suits you. I loved my burger and rank it #3 of all I’ve tried in OC/LA. We also got the appetizers of bacon mac & cheese and papas quesadilla. The papas quesadilla was a fave—a quesadilla with mashed potatoes!?! Yes, please! The service was good and the food arrived quickly. I’m going easy on the server who may have been a little on the socially awkward side moreso than lacking in skill.

This seems a perfect spot for watching the game or having a quick bite after work.

Food: ★★★☆

Service: ★★★☆☆☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambience: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★★☆☆(for potential)

Candice 

Slater’s 50/50 did a decent job on livening up the atmosphere as compared to the previous establishment.  Granted, it is now likely to be considered more of a sports bar but it certainly appears to have potential.  The room appeared spacious with its concrete floors and there were plenty of patrons dining and drinking during Monday Night Football.  There were a considerable number of televisions dispersed throughout the restaurant which unfortunately occasionally made it difficult to have a conversation without sharing the latest news with the neighbors at an adjacent table.  I am sure it swayed my opinion to have testosterone seeping throughout the bar, but there was a noticeably decent diverse crowd that included a mix of all ages as well as singles, couples, and families.  There was also a nice variety of seating options including sitting at the bar, at a dining table, at bar stool height tables, as well as cozy seating in the “lounge” area which was well lit and speckled with flat screens on the walls.  The menu selection was (surprisingly) quite appealing given that for the most part, burgers are burgers.  I was already aware that this restaurant offered design-your-own burgers, but who knew that there are people out there who would eat such unusual combinations such as ground beef topped with peanut butter and jelly and bacon?!?  I am not the type who can design a burger to make the tastiest combination on such limited time and on an empty stomach, so I went with what sounded like the perfect post-weekend dining comfort food.  I opted for the “Grown-up Grilled Cheese,” which happened to be an irresistible combination of melted cheddar, havarti, and pepper jack cheeses, with bits of arugula scattered within the thick, buttered slices of lightly toasted texas toast style brioche bread. Oooh la-la---delicious! I will admit the portion sizes of their food seemed a bit out of control given that purely the ingredients in and of themselves have the potential to contribute to some premature arterial clotting; but for those who are more health conscious, there were also plenty of ingredients to choose from to make a less lethal but tasty meal.

Since the grilled cheese sandwich I ordered and the burger Danielle ordered were not considered happy hour items, we of course also ordered the bacon macaroni and cheese appetizer as well as the Papas quesadilla appetizer.  Unfortunately, the mac-n-cheese did little to stimulate the senses and I would have been sorely disappointed had I paid the non-happy hour price.  It was quite bland and deficient of any inspiration.  On the other hand, the pizza-sized quesadilla concoction that oozed with creamy mashed potatoes was filling and quite addictive and made up for the lackluster mac-n-cheese.  I wouldn’t mind having a taste of that again.  And although desserts typically are a must in my meals, I sadly had to pass on the design-your-own milkshake because there was simply no more room left in my stomach. Perhaps another time!

As far as service was concerned, our waiter appeared less than enthusiastic to be serving us (his affect was flat as a dry wall) but I do not think it was because he didn’t want to be at work but merely the fact that his social skills were a bit peculiar.  Overall, the restaurant’s value for happy hour was decent.  There were specials on appetizers and drinks.  The atmosphere was pleasant and reminiscent of a typical sports bar.  I’d say not too shabby for a location that is already recognized for being ill-fated.  If it weren’t for the fact that rumor has it the menu has already changed since our visit and the Grown-up Grilled Cheese sandwich is no longer visible on the menu, then I might have given greater consideration that this scene has potential to stick around for a little longer. 

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★☆☆☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambience: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S-factor: ★★★☆☆