text: I want to give Verde a star review I really do but after about a dozen visits they are sitting at a solid I am partial to the neighborhood and I feel that this place is a great addition but how can a newish trendy place in the middle of a growing neighborhood have an exhaustive trail of Yelp reviews about poor service and not ever fix the servicennThe food is fantastic Much better than it used to be I have never had a menu item I did not like The menu is limited but I feel like the kitchen would rather pump out a few good items than a bogus list of okay items nnThe prices are higher yes but they are not horrible Boutiquestyle restaurants just are not always where you go for a cheap meal and since the food is good this has never been an issue for mennThe drinks meh they are decent A few times we had a server talk up a few of the signature drinks only to be mildly impressed I usually just stick to beer unless something really strikes me and I have money to blow not often nnAnnnnnd speaking of the server leading me down a path to a sad cocktail I have also had servers steer me wrong on how large portion sizes are what the daily special actually is what comes on certain dishes etc A hot mess It is a onepage menu and the chef is doing a great job you do not stick priceless artwork in a frame so do not leave your awesome culinary creations to be described sold and delivered by a trainwreck style unprepared server Get some excited energetic hardworking knowledgeable staff in here People will probably stick around longer drink a little more and tip a little better everyone wins nnOverall I like Verde The atmosphere is cool the neighborhood is fun and the food is great I am really hoping after another few visits I can write a or star review