Araka-STL

I just went to Araka with a friend tonight, and we had a nice time! We sat in one of the booths in the bar area - nice and quiet! I had the skate, and my friend had the strip steak, plus we split the bibb salad. I can't recall seeing skate on a menu recently, and the presentation and flavor was outstanding! My friend intended to take the rest of her steak with her - the portion was very big - but, unfortunately, we went to the ladies room after we were finished, and when we returned to our table, they had taken the plates away, including the left overs. Oh, well! The creme brulee for dessert was outstanding! Service was so-so, but considering that they have just opened, it was OK. I'll definitely go back again!

cm4686 in General Midwest Archive