As we step into the entry way, Lillian, a manager, greets us and tells us to have a seat anywhere we like. One good thing about eating lunch late or early is you get to sit where you want. We survey the floor and sit in a booth to the left against the wall. The hostess comes over, explains the drink specials, and we both order iced tea. Our glasses never get empty from that point on.
The bar sits at the back of the room. It is a large square, open at the back. An outer bar parallels the drink bar. It is a bit higher, with seats on both sides. The bar top has built in chess boards.
The large dining room spreads out with ample room between the tables and booths that line the wall (wood from the waist down and beveled glass on top) between the dining room and the billiards room . The room is wide, open and has very high, dark, paneled walls. The dark walls, plush chairs and subdued lighting brings to mind a men's club, sans the animal trophies and monacled, pipe smoking gentlemen.
Our waitress, Jessie, takes our order. Ward gets chicken strips and I get the Philly Cheese Steak. While we wait, I note the music is not overbearing, and we can carry on a normal conversation. There is a digital jukebox that hangs on the wall next to the door to the billiards room, which houses several pool tables, and a few bars to eat at.
Our food arrives quickly, and immediately I see that we have a good bit more food than expected. My sandwich is too big to eat without using a fork. My son has the same "portion shock". His portion is unfinishable.
All in all, the experience has been wonderful, and I will be back.
Until next time....
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Dude... the bar has built-in chessboards? Not only is that cool, but I might actually win a game for once!
I always drive past that joint on my way to see a picture at the theater. I wanted to know if it was worth checking out. Thanks for the tip! I can't wait to try out that Philly cheese-steak! :)
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