My new favorite restaurant in the hood. I love this place. Everything about it. The food is good, (wood fired pizzas are awesome), prices are a bit on the high side but reasonable for the type of food and normal for Portland, service is exceptional, atmosphere nice except when there are too many children present, (which isn't often).... but mainly it's an attitude. No I don't mean there IS attitude... and that's the thing. So many restaurants in Portland give too much attitude...and for no good reason. (Believe me, I KNOW attitude.)
So far, every one I've met on their staff is friendly, helpful and educated. I have a feeling most are creatives. They don't make you feel like an idiot if you can't pronounce something on the menu, or if you ask questions. They smile a lot but don't seem overly gooey... as if all they are thinking about is that tip money. They appear when you need them, and stay out of the way of your conversation otherwise. If you come in alone, they engage you without a moments hesitation. Even when they are swamped with orders and the place is packed... it looks like they enjoy their work.
The chef is a woman. Of course I'd like that. They make it look as if they all really care about your experience there. Whether they do or not, I can't tell you. All I know is I love the place and hope it survives and thrives for a long time.
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