This was our second time dining here, and we brought a friend visiting from Arkansas. The lunch was made especially memorable by our host, Mari. She is the kind of professional you rarely come across: warm, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she guided us through both food and drink selections with the ease of someone who truly understands the kitchen.
Her first suggestion, the Black Forest cocktail, was an excellent choice and the perfect drink to close out 2025. We ordered the lamb barbacoa, Nolan chicken dumplings, chicken and sausage gumbo, yakimeshi rice with shrimp, Brian’s spicy burger, and the double tuna roll. Every plate was prepared beautifully and tasted exceptional.
What stood out most, though, was Mari’s thoughtful attention to detail. During conversation, we mentioned that we had celebrated our friend’s birthday two days earlier. Mari suggested the French Toast de Quince for dessert, and then surprised us by returning with it topped with a lit sparkler, along with baklava cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, so we could celebrate all over again. That level of hospitality felt personal and genuinely kind.
Please extend our thanks to the management team for having such an outstanding host. We left feeling taken care of, and we will absolutely be back in 2026.
