text: I only live two blocks from Local Bar Kitchen so I would been eagerly monitoring the progress of its construction throughout fall and winter When the bar finally opened for St Patricks Day weekend I enjoyed some cocktails on the superb rooftop deck I had not properly dined there however until this past Friday eveningnnI arrived with two friends around pm and was immediately greeted by the sickly sweet smell of vomit That was almost enough to turn us away but since we were immediately seated at a prime table overlooking Carson Street we decided to stick it outnnIn spite of the early hour clubstyle music was blaring and we were forced to shout to hear one another Thankfully the restaurant boasts a decent selection of beers on tap Stella Artois is suprisingly elusive in the burgh However when the beer arrived my friends glass was literally covered in lipstick marks Strike twonnWe ordered food which arrived quickly considering the packed space The menu boasts that its salads are made with the freshest locally grown Anthonys Original Produce Unfortunately my Speedy Southwest Salad tasted anything but fresh The lettuce was limp the tomatoes were mushy and the grilled chicken which I chose to add was rubbery and burnt My companions burgers although large did not taste much betternnIts truly a shame that the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the space and utensils was so poor because in spite of the noisy soundtrack the atmosphere of Local is pretty great It is a mix of rustic and industrial chic with wide plank wood floors large iron gears bolted to the walls and exposed beams and funky metal light fixtures on the ceiling Assuming the vomit smell can be got under control it is not a bad place for an after work cocktail or late night libation Once the weather is consistently warm patrons can avoid indoor smells altogether and enjoy the fantastic view from the restaurants best asset its rooftop deck