Meet Nicole. She was our waitress this evening at Aura. You’ve been by Aura, it’s that mysterious doorway across from Powell’s that you keep meaning to check out but never do.

Well do it! I have been there a couple of times for Happy Hour (or “Social Hour” as they list it on the menu) and tonight our server was the superfantastic Nicole. She was quick with suggestions and happy to bring us more water or just check in to make sure we weren’t missing anything. She was very pleasant, and I have to tell you it really surprised me, there’s been a trend lately it seems where “service” now equals “going TOTALLY out of my way and doing you a favor”. It’s really nice to see that’s not the case everywhere (I was worried!).

Granted, Friday and Saturday nights are not the time to go and have a laidback drink with a couple of friends, those nights are full on disco nightclub hip scene nights, but during the week it’s a cool low key place where you can have a lovely beverage and some tasty food.

So be brave and walk through that door next time. And if your server happens to be Nicole, you’re in for a lovely evening. And tell her hi for me!

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