Well what can I say? I've heard so much about the opening of the New Albanian as part of the revitalization of down town New Albany. My wife & I had been talking about going for months and finally got the chance to go. To start off, parking wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be, especially for a "downtown" restaurant. The building itself looked like a renovated garage, complete with garage bay doors that are still operational. The decor was fun & casual! Once inside, I was shocked by how small the seating area was. If your looking for a quiet dark corner and an intimate dining experience, this is not your scene. It did have a sense of community though, and if your OK with casual interactions with strangers you will fit in just fine.
We began with a couple beers and an appetizer. The beer is all microbrew so don't look for a bud light. Plenty of variety if you enjoy beer, and there were some good wine options as well. We got the chorizo & cheddar fritters. Not bad, but alittle light on the chorizo and cheddar? The base was potato and that was the main flavor. The dipping sauce was light on flavor as well. The menu was small with about 5 or 6 meal choices and a couple of specials. However, I thought it was interesting and inventive.
I ended up with the angus burger & pomme frites. Not at all impressed with the burger as it was over cooked and to salty. My wife got the pork tacos. She loved them and honesty I wish I got them too! The flavor was complex and fresh I would definitely recommend them if available.
Overall, it was a pleasant atmosphere, good selection of beers. The food is a toss up. Mine not so good, but the pork tacos saved the day. We will try it again so stay tuned if your skeptical. If you decide to go, let us know what you thought!
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