text: When we arrived we were told there was a 45 minute wait. I looked around at all the empty tables... Hmm.. So where are all these people and where are they waiting?\n\nShe points me next door to a really cool and swanky lounge. I couldn't tell if this was an extension of the restaurant or  a separate entity. Either way it was pretty cool. We sat down and ordered a drink, then not 5 minutes later the hostess came in and told us table was ready. Now I can't really complain that our 45 minute wait turned in to a 5 minute wait, but honestly with all the empty tables in the place it felt as if they were trying to turn people away. \n\nThe starter bread was fresh and the pesto was divine. We ordered the eggplant rollatini to start and were sorely disappointed at the mushy mess placed in front of us. It had the consistency of soggy enchiladas and try as I might I could not find eggplant through all the cheese. \n\nI ordered a salad and it was forgotten, I asked for it again after we got our main and it was forgotten. The main was a cavatelli something: Pasta, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and sausage. It was decent, but I could have made it better myself at home. \n\nWe also ordered a $32 bottle of Pinot Noir. Now I know that there is a huge mark up on bottles of wine, but please take the AJ's $7.99 price tag off before putting it down in front of me.\n\n3 stars for venue alone. The patio absolutely rocks and the new lounge next door is great for after dinner cocktails. The food and service need a little work, but I'll probably come back and try the pizza.