Palena (awhile ago)

We (James and I), like everyone else who arrived at Palena on a Tuesday night at 8 PM, came to eat the burger and the fry plate. The front cafe area has a slightly more relaxed atmosphere and offers a menu which suits my common Nebraska tastes (and wallet) a bit better. We were seated at a cozy booth and presented with memorable service, which as you know in DC you can be hard up to find. The meat to bread ratio was a bit iffy. I am being kind, distinctly questionable. The burger itself was less than memorable. An A for effort but, in my humble opinion, lacking in the flavor department. The fry plate was the real winner. It came with onion rings and I can't exactly remember the details but some sort of smooshy potato croquette jobby. Who doesn't love a smooshy potato jobby? The atmosphere and company made up for the 'less than gold standard' burger. I would recommend a visit to everyone and would visit again with friends. Next time, I will have the chicken.