7thstreeter wrote:
My boyfriend and I ate here last night and had a great meal. Before it opened I was hoping for a place with home cooked food done well, reasonable prices, and friendly service. It was a tall order and I was pretty sure I was setting myself up for disappointment. Low and behold, this is exactly what Parkside Bistro does!

I had the eggplant rollatini ($10ish). Everything on my plate was fresh tasting, the eggplant was perfectly cooked (crispy and not greasy), and their homemade marinara was almost as good as my own.

My boyfriend had the kebab platter ($15ish). I had a bite of the meat which was tender, well seasoned, and just really yummy. His plate included white rice, a small chopped salad (a little heavy on the onions), pita, and a yogurt sauce.

We both had coffee and I almost immediately commented how good it was. Later our waiter (the owner maybe?) asked if we were enjoying it and explained that they were using a very local roaster who had worked with them on creating the blend.

The service was prompt and friendly. The food was simple, fresh, and delicious. The check was under $40. The diners were happy.