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three-cheese blend or the perfect ratio of mac to cheese, it’s a dish to return to. Service is casual, competent, friendly. The bartender is happy to talk whiskies while expertly mixing cocktails. Multiple staff members unobtrusively check in. The feel is refined but unstuffy, casual but not cavalier. Subdued, atmospheric music sets the mood but doesn’t overwhelm conversation. Unlike the crowded and sometimes hectic environment at Zoellin and Michel’s Bacon & Butter, The Green Room is a sanctuary. It’s a place where adults feel like adults and children are welcome. You’ll find a doggie or two on the patio, yet an air of sophistication permeates.
Simply put, it’s a place to enjoy company and companionship without the worries of the outside world.
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of one of Japan’s best whiskies with fresh, regional and fun ingredients that make it peculiarly local. Small plates form the bulk of the menu and are done with skill. Chicken tacos, which I nearly overlooked on my first visit, turned out to be some of the best I’ve had this year. A just barely crispy shell stuffed with braised chicken, cotija cheese, chili crema and lettuce, these beauties are a sum beyond their parts. I almost find it difficult to express what made the tacos so enjoyable, other than to say every bite made my mouth happier than the last. The mac and cheese is a stellar representation of a common dish. Whether it’s the lardon topping, the
The Green Room is at 3839 J Street; thegreenroomsac.com; (916) 475-1801.
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Simply put, it’s a place to enjoy company and companionship without the worries of the outside world. And when I think about it, isn’t that what “going out” should be all about?
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