Firewood Café

Frommer's Review

One of the sharpest rooms in the neighborhood, the colorful Firewood put its money in the essentials and eliminated extra overhead. There are no waiters or waitresses; everyone orders at the counter and then relaxes at the single family-style table, at one of the small tables facing the huge street-side windows, or in the cheery back dining room. Management didn't skimp on the cozy-chic atmosphere and inspired but limited menu: The fresh salads come with a choice of three "fixin's," ranging from caramelized onions to spiced walnuts, and three gourmet dressing options. Then there are the pastas -- three tortellini selections, such as roasted chicken and mortadella -- and gourmet pizzas. Or how about herb-roasted half or whole chicken ($8.25 or $15, respectively) with roasted new potatoes? Wines cost $4.95 to $5.95 by the glass and a reasonable $15 to $22 per bottle. Draft and bottled beers are also available, and desserts top off at $4.

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