text: I would give this place stars based on the food but the service was so iffy I had to bump to stars The house that is Binks Midtown is darling terrific wood floors lovely little bar at the entrance a cute patio out front and conversational tables situated throughout We were greeted very nicely at checkin and ready to enjoy their spectacular happy hour specials Beer wine cocktails all off Along with some specialty delights We shared the golden beets yum and the sweet potato yum to start The wine selection was decent and there are a couple of beer choices on tap We moved through to the deep fried ribs and sweetbreads both good and on to the amazingly delicious butternut squash soup and shrimp roll The cardamom donut holes were also superb We ate like kings from the smaller menu and cannot wait to go back and try the dinner menu with trout duck and the like As a side bar on the service it was mostly efficient and barely friendly a smile and some care or concern for our time in your restaurant would have gone a long way and given you a better tip too