Boa

So much for no pretentious places. But first date with a guy that seems to have some potential...how do you get out of going some place you know you'll likely feel uncomfortable? Very typical combination of delightfully thoughtful details and excessively trying-to-look cool but very uncomfortable details. For example, the beer glass (yes, I ordered beer--Fat Tire to be specific) fit perfectly into your hand. It was curved in such as way that your fingers comfortably wrapped around it. Counter example, one side of the table at the bar had a very low bench seat that put the person sitting in it a foot below the person sitting on the other side. Outcome, we sat on the same side of the table which was actually quite a nice change of pace. But if you were with 4 people you'd be screwed.

The food? Delicious. I ordered the petite filet mignon with horseradish sauce (an extra sauce costs an extra $7--couldn't they just give you 2 to try, it would've been so fun!). The steak melted in your mouth and you didn't really need any sauces at all (still--it's about the fun of trying them, not needing them!). We split a large side of mushrooms--mix of all kinds cooked perfectly. The steak was served with an entire head of roasted garlice. I wasn't quite sure if you were supposed to eat it, but small bites complimented the steak well.

Overall? A little awkward with the prices being so high and everything being ala carte. Check it out for some special occasion when you can afford to do it up right. The steaks were that good.