Chapter One: the modern local

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   Rachael

   San Diego2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, service, and accommodations were excellent, but the television was so noisy that we couldn't talk to each other.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   They changed their menu to the extent that it is no longer a Foodie Standard like it was back in the day. In addition they no longer serve up craft cocktails.
   

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   widneyh

   San Diego6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Not enough wait staff. Food did not come out on time for our party to eat together. It took 15 minutes to get a bill and it was totally wrong. No coffee refill until meal was almost finished. Bathrooms need a cleaning. 2nd time there. Disappointed.
   

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   Paul

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   JJ & his crew did a fantastic job with the food. Natalie took great care with us & she has an amazing attitude.
   

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   Robert VIP

   Puerto Vallarta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really kind people with exceptional food!! We would absolutely return.
   

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   Jacinda

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, great food and easy parking! We will definitely be back. Great spot!
   

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   Joanie VIP

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice booth by the window. Had a few cold draft beers, very smooth. Ordered the sliders and french fries. Order came out quick and was just enough to get us through to our event down the street. Live music playing just as we left but had a great vibe. We'd go back!
   

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   Whitty VIP

   Orange County19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chapter One feels like stepping into a scene in a novel. A converted bookstore, the menu often contains fun literary allusions and the simple fare is well crafted and cooked perfectly. They also make fun variations of moscow mules. The menu changes but there always seem to be mac and cheese, elevated vegan tacos, other tacos, steak and there is always something delicious. A fun and worthy destination that will not break the bank!
   

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   Chris

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The empanadas are amazing! Everything is quality and fresh! Staff is friendly service was excellent! I will definitely be back!!
   

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    THEODORE VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Delicious! We had the steak salad, meatloaf sandwich and the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Cant wait to go back.
    

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