A warm spring Saturday night in Roswell, perfect for dining outside. The most amazing porch out front to sit and enjoy the evening air. Sure it leans a little, but that only adds to the ambiance. The live music was good and the volume was correct so we didn't have to shout at each other over the top of it. \r
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The servers were a bit distracted. There were 4 standing in the vestibule when we arrived and we were waved towards a table, but after several minutes had to hunt down our server to ask for menus and silver. \r
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I'm sorry to say there was little redeeming about the evening. This was a disappointing experience in a restaurant. We went for a meal but ended up requesting the check a couple minutes after receiving the ""appetizers."" The corn chips came from a bag, alongside picante sauce from a jar-- and neither was even from the big name national brands. They stirred in some sweet corn and black beans to call the dip home made.\r
Then there were cheap potato chips from a bag that had been opened several days before. They came with a grocery store house brand of bleu cheese dressing that had some more cheese crumbled on top. The only thing fresh on the plate was a few diced tomatoes scattered on top of the chips. Neither plate worth the $6 price tag and it was obvious that the cook took no pride in serving food. Cheap, stale prepackaged items slopped on a plate is no meal. I serve better to friends who just stop by unannounced and I'm not charging people for it.\r
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This restaurant sorely lacks a chef (or even a cook) who takes pride in the food they serve. Get that and they will surely have something worth visiting. Cooking fresh is easy and profitable if done right. I see that the restaurant was formed from a cake and pastry supplier. Maybe they should stick to what they know. I've never tried their cakes, but with such low quality in the food I did sample, I certainly wouldn't risk ordering anything else from them. \r
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Go across the street and pick from any of the 3 different restaurants there where they bother to serve fresh food and you'll be much happier. I sure was.\r
Pros: wonderful porch, great decor
Cons: the food
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