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I came here thinking I’d get a late lunch but I was pleasantly surprised that they ha. 3pm! With that came bottomless mimosas at just $16.99!! The place has a very rustic ambiance and wasn’t too loud either. It has booths, high top tables and regular tables, so an option for everyone. The menu is vast and has a ton of vegetarian options, which was great. I ordered spicy potato bravas which were the right amount of spicy, right there in the middle. The quantity is not excessive and perfect for a 1 person appetizer. As an entree I ordered an asparagus and sweet corn grain bowl. Let me tell you, the presentation was exquisite. I chose the egg option and the eggs were perfectly poached and over easy. I loved my experience and the service is absolutely outstanding. At the last minute I decided to order a strawberry pot de creme to top off my meal, absolutely amazing!!

Very, very good pizza. If you get there after 3 p.m. the menu is much more interesting, but lunch is great. During happy hour pizza is half price. During dinner hours, they have a 3 "oven appetizers" thing for $16. How good can cooked carrots be? Pretty effing great actually. We usually split a 3 app thing & a pizza.

On our way through the town we stopped by this restaurant as it had good vegetarian options. While I wouldn’t call this restaurant Mediterranean, there were many options to choose from. We enjoyed Shrimp & Grits, Asparagus & Leek Grain Bowl, and a #2 Pizza. We were seated initially outside (plenty of seating) when the clouds opened up and rained down. We were welcomed inside with no problem and seated right away. I enjoyed the atmosphere and cozy, warm environment. Our waitress was excellent and attentive.

This place is amazing. I agree that there are some mediteranian influences. It is also an eclectic menu. It was really good food. The staff were friendly. It is located in an area where you can easily access things to do afterward. Grey's Lake hike, Caribou Coffee, down the road within walking distance, Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, all fairly close. Photos are Butternut Squash Soup and Beet Salad. It was very beautifully seasoned. Soup had a nice paprika oil on top to give it extra smokiness. It was still light, not too spicy but interesting, more complex.

First impression is that the front door host is not friendly. She did not say a word and walked away. Apparently, this means hello and welcome... follow me. In millennial speak. Then the waiter was very friendly, but in deciding to sit at the bar, Emily asked, "What do you think of the broom closet?" Well, it's all syrup. Cranberries and rosemary but none to be seen. When noting that the salad has goat cheese and walnuts... only arugula and a cheese cracker paste with a few lost blueberries arriving. When asking where the walnuts are? The server leaves without a word and comes back with more cheese paste in a bowl and once again leaves without a word. Rude. I won't be back for the cold service. Eating out is supposed to be an experience, not KFC. The bartender Emily decided to turn away to have a conversation about the comments on the drink. The manager gave a dirty look. None of which is acceptable from a fine dining establishment. They need a new cook, training, hostes replaced, and cook needs retrained. I can open a jar of olives and artichokes and microwave it and have the same experience. Or dump syrups into a glass. Or be rude. That's not an experience or a skill set that sets this bar above the competition. For which there is a lot of other competition. And turning away to have a conversation about guests is also noticeable, audible, and rude.