It's one of those hidden gems, no big name, no flashy VIP line, no "oh yeah, you can have a table in X weeks/months ..." Just plain great food and a chef (an staff) that will go above and beyond to make sure you're enjoying your meal. The restaurant had a little remodel/renovation some time ago, now we can also bring friends/newcomers *lol*. It really was that kind of hidden gem, you had to "know" to step inside. Still thankful for that recommendation.
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Not to brag, but we have a couple of those places where we're known by name, favorite dishes/drinks, place to sit ... One is a hotel, that even gives us a suite occasionally when we stay for a 2nd bottle of wine after dinner and it gets late - even though it's just a couple of miles from home. But that is a rather flashy location and we've celebrated major holidays there as well as personal achievements. Additionally for some years they were pretty much the only available cigar bar that could still serve drinks, among another hotel or two ... (Long and boring story, but local government has revoked it by now, and other great cigar places start serving again)
But ever since I have my ups and downs health wise, I'm more home than anywhere else - it's the only place I'm comfortable, especially on "bad days". And being able to swing by that first mentioned restaurant in sweatpants and a sweater without being judged to pick something up is really priceless in my situation.
But then there are also great days, like today.
Kind regards,
Oliver
