by Aileen P. on This place is one of my favorite clubs, most def. I was fixated on the uber-talented dancers most of the time, and the interior is gorgeous (from the lights, to the furniture, to the everrrrrything). The vibe just FELT good, and when u feel like that before your first drink, then that's a good sign! It is very VERY spacious and if I counted correctly, there were 3 bars: 1 near the main entrance outside, one near the door once you get inside towards the dance floor, and one below the stage ON the dance floor -- guaranteeing you a tipsy time. I have yet to go back there (if/when I have some money to burn). Maybe I'll splurge and have my birthday there this year or something! They've even got a [free] taco stand outside near the exit of the dance room. The music is great whether you're going to hang out with friends (outside in unreserved canopies) or to dance (inside). Parking is not too bad, it's about a block and a half away in a garage and I think you can get it for under $10. The cover charge was $20 [worth every penny... trust me], and I think each drink we bought was $12. So, uh, yeah... make sure you have enough bills to blow!
by Nell Stadel on I haven't had many good dates in my life. One may think that it's because my ego tends to fill the space around me so I can't hear what my date is saying, but I'm going to blame it on the guys I date. All of them. The exception was here. Not a bad guy, and probably one of my new favorite places to go on a date. Jazz, delicious food, prosecco? Yes, please. We decided to split a couple of things. Well actually, he decided to share some things, even though I don't like to share, but I do have to admire a man who takes charge. We got the coffee crusted pork loin- good, although I wish the fact that there was pepper in the crust was indicated on the menu. I realize that this is splitting hairs, but I am not a big fan of pepper and I found it to be a bit heavy. Just my opinion, though. What made up for it was the beef short ribs. As it's not on the online menu, I can't confirm, but I believe it had some sort of maple sauce, some sort of seeds, and a pumpkin puree. It was DIVINE. A perfect meal on a cold, chilly night...and just typing about it is making me crave it more. At my request, we also got the polenta, which has to be my favorite polenta of all time. I could have eaten that whole bowl by myself. If you're a polenta fan, GET IT. Again, here goes the craving. I thought the prices were reasonable and not at all expensive. I also like the idea of meals not necessarily coming with a pre-set side so you can try more than one. As it was fairly empty due to the Bay Bridge issues, service was excellent and I didn't find it to be overbearing at all, even though we sat at the bar. I am curious about the wine on tap, and would have to try it next time. One suggestion I do have: although I didn't check out the waitstaff (too engrossed in my own thoughts, I guess), I did notice that the bartenders were dressed fairly casually. The decor, jazz, menu and wine list would lead one to believe that this is a classy place, with super hot clientele, so I would think that the bartenders would be dressed up a little more and give it some oomph.
by Nilsa Ewin on stay home and have a peanut butter sandwich! was hoping for authentic, freshly prepared greek food as I have enjoyed at other greek restaurants. Hot appetizer sampler was served at room temperature and fried items tasted like they had been sitting out for hours - not hot, not browned, not crispy and definitely not tasty unless cold soggy fried food is your thing. When we sent it back (three times) they stuck it in the microwave without removing the cold items from the platter- result -the items that should have been cold on the appetizer sampler platter came out hot (stuffed grape leaves) and amazingly the fried items were still luke warm. Other hot dishes were also served like warm and soggy - very disappointing. Drinks were not much better. They really need to figure it out -seems like the recipes are good but getting it to the table while it's hot and fresh is a real problem!! not a good experience - will not be going back - basically threw away a $75 meal :(
