I tried these spots around Mills and East Colonial last night at dinner. The first is a year old wine bar with some food behind Tori Tori on N Thornton. It has been open for a year. The second is near Tako Cheena. Plan A was Raine's Pizza (sold out) and a new ramen+ place by the Executive Airport on 50 that turned out to be just a new branch of a previously sampled concern on Red Bug Lake (Tsaocca).
Lorelei - I grabbed one of the four flatbreads (fig, duck prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula and balsamic) for $20 though I disdain the concept. The rest of the offerings were salads or finger foods. It was the best flatbread I have ever had. I'm not sure if it was kitchen kizmet or talent, but, the bread was 95% perfectly crusty (one soggy circle). Not stale. Thin. Cut into sixths. The toppings were nice. Not much goat cheese or prosciutto. Came on a cutting board. Came out fast. The wine list wasn't me too. Glasses started at $14. Bottles at $60. It has ambitions. The place looks really pleasing. Kind of a Italian lakes or Riviera vibe. White! Marble counter tops. Gold accents. Grecian/Roman statuary. Copper terrines. Wine as decoration. Most tables (12) on the patio in front. The indoor bar area with side room. There was some street parking available. I believe they are closed on Monday. Mostly pm. I think day time on the weekends. Not a value play, but, elegant without being pretentious. For the vibe, I think it'll be a Favorite come year's end. Owned by the Death in the Afternoon people.
Grumpy's Underground - Dive-y. Been around for since 2018 according to the internet. Two rooms. LMGA sign above the left door. Some food like wings. Live music. Karaoke. Parking is impossible. You can pass.
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