Clearly the rating for this place is being dragged down from their early days when they were still ironing out the kinks, because we had a fantastic meal at this place and I highly recommend it! We drive by this place a lot and I kept meaning to check it out, especially in the summer because they have a great patio. But, I kept forgetting or something would always come up. Then a Groupon showed up for this restaurant, so I bought one to remind myself to go! My date and I managed to find a parking spot in their little lot but there is ample street parking too. We were greeted and seated quickly and asked our preference for high or low table (which is a nice touch, because no one wants the high seats at any restaurant ever!) Manhattan's were on special that day, and check out my photo of the cocktail - pretty as a picture! It was classy and delicious. I ordered the short rib - for a mere $21 I'd like to add! - and it was FANTASTIC. I cleaned my plate and I can't wait to go back for it again. Tender meat, a good amount of brown sauce, a healthy slab of scalloped potatoes (note: I didn't taste anything weird in it as per previous reviews, I thought it tasted ok), and roasted red cabbage on top of butternut squash puree which mixed to make a delightful sauce for the whole thing. Make sure to put all components on each forkful for the full experience! My date had the arctic char. It was a strange choice for him and definitely out of his wheelhouse. He said it tasted like he was on holidays somewhere light and tropical (even though we ate during a snowstorm!). But he tried my short rib and agreed that he would order that next time. I will definitely be back for the short rib, plus there are several other menu items I want to try, like the pork schnitzel, the chicken parm sandwich, etc. And I still have to return to check out the patio when the weather warms up! NOTE: Did you know that a portion of the proceeds to go support the veterans? (the restaurant is part of the new legion in Kensington). Well now you do :) read more