by Bill M. on After going to the Mad Decent Block Party that proved to be, for lack of better words, Mad Decent, my friends and I were craving some food and decided to seek out a brunch that was mad decent to go along with the flavor of the afternoon. Since I knew Cafe Lift was the closest spot it was my first to recommend. But alas it proved to be just decent. I definitely see the potential that can lift this place higher. It does brunch six nights a week (closed Mondays), and it doubles as a nice coffeehouse, albeit a La Colombe which by now you know I find to be a mixed bag. But with bottomless cups during brunch it's something I can live with. It's also owned by the people behind Prohibition Taproom which I enjoy. But the main area where I found Cafe Lift to be lacking was food prep. While I definitely found the potential to make it's menu excellent, there was something about the result that was more than a little inconsistent. The middle portion of my mushroom fritata was divine, especially the parts where you could really taste the gorgonzola. But the crust of it was so dry and bland that I found myself ravaging the center. The home fries style potatoes were excellent when they tasted like potatoes. But too many of them were overcooked to the point that they tasted like rubber! So it goes without saying that the bar wasn't lifted very high. But it did have enough to merit curiosity. To be continued?
by Carmine Eash on I agree with most of the reviews here. There isn't anything "wrong" with the bar other than it's a small-bar trying to be a big-bar. If it would be content with it's small-size status, it would be better. It's just trying too hard... It's a nice-looking group of people, but you're packed in so closely you can't appreciate it. There is a downstairs, but I spent my time downstairs thinking that if there were a fire, we'd all be in trouble because of the stampede it would cause and the lack of exits. The "DJ" was a girl with an Ipod who was just playing old pop hits. Definitely nothing special there. The bartender made my raspberry vodka and sprite wrong...twice...I then gave up and got a beer (no complaints with how he took the cap off the bottle though).
by Ricky Mcglawn on Went to June Ambrose's party/opening night at Tenjune last year - ok (disclaimer our agency had a hand in throwing it) and it was one of the best parties ever. Tenjune is a little small, decor is just OK, but have to say that Tenjune's staff is one of the best in the city to work with. Eugene and his team are always professional, they have a well trained staff and the door is tight and together. Of course, I speak from the vantage point of the person throwing the party as I have rented out the club a few times for special events. From the consumer side, I can understand why some people may not like it. If you exclusivity and bottle service etc, and/or you're one of the "in" folks, you will like it. If you're just regular joe or jill schmo I don't think you will..
