Matt Kus

Review of beauty and essex

Great food in a very cool setting. The cocktails r...

Great food in a very cool setting. The cocktails really stand out and it's always fun to bring people through the pawn shop to get to the restaurant on their first visit. Upstairs bar is good for small groups getting drinks (downstairs bar is really more for people waiting for tables or just couples as there isn't that much space). The grilled cheese soup dumplings and the jewels on toast are the menu items everyone should try at least once. Poke wanton tacos and tuna tartar are also consistently good. Also be sure to tell your girlfriend to go to the bathroom - there is a bar with free champagne for all women down there!