Twisted Elm

Since remodeling what once was the Elmwood Barn, this place has gotten 1000X better.  It is not a skeevy divey bar- it is a hip gastro pub with awesome food and craft beers.  I came here with a living social deal and continue to go back.  There is something there for everyone- seafood pizza, brick oven pizza, healthy chicken under a brick, lobster mac and cheese, etc.  Definitely a good place to try.

Great beer selection.   Food was excellent.  The ribs, mussels and fried brie apps were especially good.  Had the mako shark special and it was delicious.  Also tasted the pork shank which was excellent.  Wife had he burger and twisted potatoes and raved about both.

Went here to see my friend place an acoustic set.  As we try to get a table, the host tells us that the kitchen is closed. It was 9:45pm!.  So that kind of killed the experience immediately.  Then, as the host brings us over to a tall table in the back, he says, "There is no waitress service".  Fine.  Ok. Two strikes and we just walked in 2 minutes ago.  Then we tried to get drinks at the bar.  Clearly they were understaffed.  The bar isnt even that big, but the female bartender could not handle it.  It took at least 15 minutes just to get two beers.  

So, I was starving and it took forever to get drinks.  I actually wanted to try some of the food, but unfortunately could not.  

Based on this first impression, I would skip this place.  But, I still do want to try the food.  Maybe they were having a bad night?  Who knows?  I guess if I ever get back here, I will try the food and then update the review.  But for now, skip it!