text: With an emphasis on locally sourced foods and a chef from California we were hoping the local food movement could come to Central Illinois as successfully as it has in Northern California excellent innovative and well prepared food that supports local farmers and ranchers while often exceeding the expectations of diners Alas it is not to bennIn spite of many available tables we were seated in a dark and cavernous all in black alcove Although elsewhere it was the bright light of day we were barely able to make out the menu in the darkness We ordered wine by the glass to start they waved the bottle over the glass and delivered a very small quantity for a full price pour Actually I like the option of smallglass but only if they offer the option of paying accordinglyI have had larger pours at free wine tastings around town Illinois is beer country and as they are going local perhaps we would have been better to order a local brewnnWe waited a long time for our food allowing our meager splash of wine to warm in the glass so as to save the few swallows to have with our meal At long last when it arrived the spouses was pleasant enough but mine was not at all as described I had ordered the chicken salad on wheat bread with greens one of the few sandwiches that did not say it was served with chips All flavors were erased by a thick layer of Dijon mustard and it was served on very dried out toast with chips on the side The greens were a piece of lettuce inserted between the mass of mustard and the dried out bread The person at the next table ordered the same dish and had the same impression asking the waitress where the greens were and commenting on the dried out toast It was supposed to have tarragon and other interesting ingredients but every flavor was eclipsed by the strong Dijon mustardnnDont know if it was the worst lunch I had since moving here last summer but it was clearly the most expensive bad lunch I have had approaching for two sandwichesone nearly inedibleand a smidgeon of wine This was very expensive for mixed quality not a good valuennPluses I like that they are trying to source from local farms although I missed having a fish or seafood option on the menu The staff was very friendly nnMinuses Expensive very small portions descriptions on menu not accurate food quality uneven some bad seating locations nnI gave it two stars for the effort to source locally and the friendliness of the staff I a willing to give them a try again in a couple of months to see if they iron out the kinks but only if I am feeling extravagant