Esmeralda Trattoria

I wanted to like this place, I really did. The service wasn't too slow, but our waiter seemed a little... how should I put this... stoned off his ass?

The breakfast was ...decent. Kinda small... and a little greasy. The sangria was good, and that's why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of one. But, Christ, even the menu was ugly to look at

I actually stopped by this place with a friend who had raved about it earlier.
* First GroupOn and Living Social Guys, be nice, these business deals can be tricky.

I was met by the Owner who graciaouslly checked on us throughout the evening. I have to give them nice marks for just a casual hangout inside or out venue. NOVA and Dental School Students, this is a great Hang out.

But why do I write. One word, Sangria.  Most places mess this up, Esmeralda got it right, I ended up ordering two. The fruits were properly in porportion, the taste perfect and we ended up talking the night away.

I noted a party of 8 having a great time, the owner again hand walking them through the menu. Their dishes looked great and they were all happy and laughing.

We only had Bruscetta which was tasty as we had already eaten and where there only for drinks.

The Service was very nice, outdoor seating very cool and all I know is I had a great time.

This Venue just had that little hideaway and casual but nice feel to it.

I definately have it on my list for its Desserts to, they have a Deli Style Rack for these...yum!

I went this am to use my living social deal and before I could step my foot into the door, this young make employee said "If you are here for living social, we don't accept them anymore. We were losing too much money on them."

Since I have a Business of my own and know how these deals work, this place already got paid from LS and now tells me to go get a refund from LS. Hopefully LS will refund me...

Anyways, when you chose to advertise, you spend $ to do so... Sometimes you spend more money than you initially make, but you hope for repeat customers. Because of this, I did NOT eat there and I WILL NEVER eat there! What BAD business people!