300th review! And I'm happy to bestow it on this charming little lounge on Butler Street.\n\nI came here on a Saturday evening (around 630 pm) with several girlfriends, while we waited forever for a table at Piccolo Forno. FYI, if you are looking for a place to wait for a table at PF, this is an outstanding choice. Not even a block away, super fun cocktails, and even some snacks if you feel like you can't wait 90 minutes before you get to your pasta.\n\nThere weren't many other patrons when we arrived, but by the time we left around 8, the place was filling up. Seating is a bit awkward - there are lots of stools at the bar, and there are some loungey couches with small tables. But there are only a few small stools that face the loungey couches, so if you come with a big group, it's hard to sit so you're all facing each other. But the bartenders are more than willing to grab barstools and try to rearrange things to make you comfortable.\n\nThe atmosphere is trendy and fun, with a gorgeous new ceiling and some cool old-fashioned touches. I loved the music they were playing, it was pretty random, but I remember some classic '80s selections and that always makes me happy. The bartender was fun and casual with us, pulling up a stool to our table to take our order, and joking with us when he stepped out for a cig and left us in the place unattended for a minute.\n\nI ordered a Zimlet (delicious and floral cocktail with St. Germain elderflower liqueur), and then a French Kiss (classic French martini). They were strong, the martini glasses were full to the brim, and I was feeling good! Their cocktail menu was so fun, we tried a lot of drinks between the seven of us, and everyone was happy. We also ordered a few appetizers from their food menu - almost everything on the menu is organic and they buy from local sources, so that was impressive. We got spinach-feta hummus (which I believe came from the Greek Gourmet, but still it was delish) and then a cheese/fruit platter, which was simple (cubes of pretty regular cheese, drizzled with honey, served with wheat thins, grapes, and apples) but tasty if you like cheese (and who doesn't?)\n\nAll in all it was a great place to wait for a table, and I think it'd be really fun to spend more time here, exploring the cocktail menu and drinking in the atmosphere. Definitely recommended!
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