“If I hadn’t been able to look out the front windows of Scratch to see the very wide Fairbanks Avenue and the cars whizzing by at great speeds, I could have believed I was sitting in a bistro in New York’s West Village. There’s the bohemian decor, to be sure, the eclecticity of the room, with myriad styles, cluttered gewgaws and handwritten specials on a chalkboard and the walls. There’s also the buzz of the young crowd, most of the guests sitting on barstools, which number about as many seats as there are at the few tables along the wall. And even the kitchen is what you might expect to find in Manhattan, impossibly small and seemingly slapdashed in a corner, open to the rest of the small room.”

“The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the black rice added a nice texture. This dish was far beyond my culinary prowess. You can just eat cilantro? YES, you CAN! There was so much going on in this dish and it blended together so beautifully. The only problem with this dish was that I was left wanting more.”

“ The food is creative in menu construction, expertly prepared and presented, delicious - and most importantly, refreshingly different than almost anything you can get anywhere else nearby. My only regret is that throngs of others will find this secret door and increase competition for the precious few seats.”

“Excellent rotating beer list. Wonderful choices for wine. Cozy atmosphere. And the food. Ohhhh... the food. It was late and I left it up to Chef Dustin’s discretion. So glad I did. If you love food, just let them bring it. Go! Go as soon as you can. Go before they are too busy for you to get a seat. Because they will be. You’ve been warned... ”