We've been there 5 or 6 times and the service is getting better each time as is the food. Last dinner was the shrimp scampi which was way above average; sure there are better places for scampi (Scoma's in San Francisco for instance) but nothing within range of TV.
The last 2 times we were there Stella was absent from the kitchen. 1st time didn't think too much about it, but asked last weekend. Waitress told us he was "away working on his books." Didn't think that was too likely considering he was just opening a new restaurant and it was the busy holiday season. Whatever.
Still the food was fine, reasonably priced, good wine prices (bottle), great decor, fun & active, and close to us, etc. However, if you can't put up with the growing pains don't visit until it all settles down. The wait will be shorter for those of us who like it.
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