Thursday 9th of December 2010 04:37:34 PM

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Located close to the Nicolet Pedestrian Mall and the Warehouse District.

There is a hostess station directly ahead of where you enter. There is a small lounge area with couches off to your right.

The long bar runs along the right and there is a dining are opposite the bar and more dining in the backroom. The place is long and narrow and is more spacious than it appears at first glance. Lots of dark wood and cool curved ceilings add to the vibe.

The beer selection is very good. They have about 12 taps and about half are rotating seasonal offerings. There are local selections like Surly, Shells Rush River and Flat Earth. I was happy to see Matilda on tap as that beer goes great with a lot of their food offerings. They offer another 14 regular bottles with about 8 being craft and then 12 large craft (import and domestic) bottles. Good wine and sprits selection. I like the emphasis on bourbons.

we sat at the bar on a busy Saturday and received good service from the bartenders. One of them took care of my drinks and the other brought out the food and explained the ingredients. Nice one-two punch that added to the enjoyment.

The food was very good. They take some old favorite dishes and push the envelope with good results. Note that they will not make any substitutions or changes, which can be hard for someone with any food allergies.

We were very satisfied with fun atmosphere, good food, friendly service and decent beer. I will have no problems returning for another visit.