text: First let me state I have not had the food but that is why I am writing this reviewnI live a block from the Ten Penny and on this Saturday night around PM I thought it would be a good time to try out the new place on the block All the shows in the Cultural District were underway no crowds but still prime time dinner timenMy party of three walked the block down to Ten Penny looking forward to some culinary delights and some good libations When we walked in the new place looked great very nicely appointed and upscale the promise continuing to build Then the sock in the facenThe girl at the front asked if we had a reservation I politely said no but we live on the street and wanted to grab a bite at the new spot This is why I am writing this review she proceeds to say there is no seating in the dinning room available without a reservation as I count TEN empty tables without ANYONE waiting to be seated at the door Then to add insult to confusion she proceeds to tell us we can go to the bar and maybe find a seat well it is pretty hard for me to see open tables set for service no one waiting to be seated then be told they are booked and cannot seat me and two others Little advice if you require reservations put it out online on Yelp and post a sign then I would not be offended when I get there and count TEN places we could have been seated Also if management reviews this posting know this I went to another restaurant on the same street and racked up a sizable tab which could have been yours Three main entrees one appetizer three glasses of wine two mixed drinks with top shelf spirits and three desserts you do the math Oh not to mention your hostess rolling her eyes at me for showing up without a reservation and then snidely dismissing me to the bar for a good luck getting a seat and a meal nA word of advice being the new kid on the block before you can be an exclusive establishment where everyone needs a reservation to get a table first you have to build that reputation with strong reviews praising your food spirits and atmosphere not turning away dinners who are willing to try you out and take a risknnSO with that off my chest I am very disappointed with this new kid on the block