I never ate there before it burned down, so I can't really compare.

My friend and I agreed that it seems like a Manhattan restaurant ... to which her husband quipped, "Then it's obviously been a long time since you've eaten in Manhattan!" True for both of us, me especially. The high ceiling does it.

The service was exceptional ... I believe we had two waiters ... 'though, only one bill in the end!

The row of balcony tables behind clear glass were vacant at this noon meal but my friend had seen mutual friends dining there on a previous occasion.

Simply a good time!