text: Liked but did not love.  Dined here on a Saturday evening. The place was so packed that getting to the host stand to check in required more than 5 mins.  We were pleasantly surprised to be shown to a table as soon as we checked in.  We had a reservation, and I suspect we never would have gotten a table without one.  \n\nOur server, Pamela, and the other staff were clearly enthusiastic about the restaurant and executed the mechanics of the meal well.  Pamela seemed very knowledgeable about the menu items and about pairing beverages.  We enjoyed most of the items we ordered, especially the noshing board for two, the butter lettuce salad, tomato soup, and roasted smoked pork chop.  The pork stew was a bit of a disappointment.  It can with a large slab of corn bread that appeared intended to crumble into the stew.  However, it was not seasoned in an interesting way and did not add anything to the stew.  And we found the service a bit abrupt.  Our server and various food runners came and went so quickly  (without asking if we needed anything) that we had a hard time placing our initial drink order or requesting refills.  Slow down, people!!\n\nWe did enjoy the general atmosphere of the restaurant, which has the characteristic-of-Phoenix walls of windows that completely open to the outdoors.  The sound level inside the restaurant is quite high, so sitting outdoors when weather permits might be a good choice if you want to actually have a conversation while you dine.