Grandma's out of town and her crib has been taken over for a party; at least that's the look they seem to be going for at this funky bar and diner.
Mismatched antique lamps, 1950s armchairs, wooden booths and retro burnt-orange laminate table tops are thrown in with wall art, DJ decks, graffiti and assorted knick-knacks.
A cutesy white picket fence, complete with astro-turf carpet and vintage-style white wrought-iron table and chair settings give way to the sleek glass panelled walls of the black-painted facade.
Upon entry, the food menu is just as adorably kitsch, with a rare "brunch" menu available until 3pm featuring items such as the "hair of the dog that bit you" bloody Mary or the Jamon Remedy (a ham and gruyere toasted melt, covered in bechamel sauce, oven-baked and topped with a fried egg).
The dinner menu is a little limited but appealing nonetheless; try the signature dish, the Hoppin' Johns Stew, made with ham hock, black-eyed peas and hot sauce.
The drinks list is very respectable, with a range of vintage cocktails, fine wines and boutique beer and cider available for your quaffing pleasure.
Katherine Scott
