The Bookstore Speakeasy

Everyone is talking about the drinks but the food is really good.  I had the gnocchi and my wife had the bourbon chicken.  The gnocchi were so tender and the sauce they were in was light and went well with them.  The bourbon chicken was nicely done and full of flavor.  Also had apps of pickles and the eggs and each was very good.  We were stuffed so we didn't have the chance to try any of the desserts.  We dropped in on a whim and so we were too early for the sing-a-longs.  Someone was showing up and looked like they would be playing the piano.
The sound level was nice.  You could have a conversation and be quiet -- very romantic.....  The waitress was very good at describing everything and overall the service was excellent..  She didn't come over unless she saw a plate or glass empty.

This is probably the coolest atmosphere of any restaurant I've ever visited.  As the name suggests, the decor mimics a speakeasy.  There's no knob or hardware on the door, you just push it open.  Then there's a black curtain you pull to the side and step into the restaurant which is like a step back in time to the 20s during prohibition.  There are candles everywhere, in fact it's quite dark.  An old player piano is in the corner, your menu arrives between the covers of an old book - no detail is overlooked.  Everything was so fabulous that I don't know where to start.  I began with a cocktail - burlesque berry - which was delicious!  The drinks are pricey, but they are made with all fresh squeezed juices and purees.  App was chickpea popcorn with herb salt which was outstanding!  My entree was citrus and herb encrusted mahi mahi - a very large portion with fingerling potatoes and matchstick veggies.  It was perfection.  I did not have room for dessert but the server suggested Terrence, the bartender, could make me an after dinner drink that i would enjoy - that he did!  He made a wonderful brandy alexander-ish drink which when I sipped it reminded me of sitting in a ski lodge in front of a warm fire.  It was really wonderful - again pricey, but you know what, it was worth it!  This is not just a restaurant, it's an experience!  Extremely romantic, which was too bad for me as I was with a friend instead of a handsome man.  Otherwise, nothing could have made this experience better!!

By far the best stuffed mushrooms I have EVER had ! The seared sea scallops were cooked to perfection. The varied menu allows you to spend a little or a moderate amount. The ambience is enhanced by low lighting & tightly spaced tables. We can't wait to go back!