Preface: I'd give this place 2.5 stars if that was an option. \n\nI met the girls for happy hour. I didn't feel like a fussy house cocktail so I ordered my standard gin & soda. Too bad they had no specials for this very basic drink ($8, I think for a single). So I ended up paying a lot more than others with their whiskey lemonades or whatever-the-heck they ordered. \n\nAfter seeing the array of HH dishes ordered by others, I settled on the Kennebac Potato Fries and Hickman Farms Deviled Eggs. Both were tasty, indulgent snacks. I loved the rosemary on the fries and the generousness of the yolk mixture in the eggs (fork and knife were essential for me and my clumsiness). \n\nThe sliders got good reviews as well, though I didn't try them. \n\nDecor was enjoyable. Service could have been better, but we were sitting in the lounge area so maybe they weren't as focused on us (however, it is happy hour in a hotel...I'd think they'd be paying attention, especially during this peak time).\n\nAll and all--an okay experience, but I know I am not going out of my way to return--especially as a local. The happy hour just isn't that great of a deal (and I wish they had more food options! Not a great selection and the dinner entrees are $20+). The inconvenience of parking downtown and so-so service just adds to my Blue Hound apathy. I guess if you are downtown it's a fine option.
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