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AngryAmish

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85. Schwa

Thu Jan 19, 2012, 11:03 AM

Jan 2012

http://schwarestaurant.com/

I haven't been to Alinia so I have to go with Schwa. Do not plan a road trip around going to Schwa. It is worth the trip but 1. They never answer their phone to make a reservation (the way we get in is through a friend in the business) and 2. If they don't know you they might bounce you if a celebrity wants a table - they call you up and say the restaurant is closed due to "plumbing issues" and could you come back in a few months?

It is BYOB but they tab for the full menu is $110 or more per person.

It is a complete pain in the ass but the food is amazing. Not just good. I've been to most of the Michelin starred places in town. None of them compares to Schwa. None.

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