A patio, which will eventually include gardens and a fountain, cradles the front of the building. Citrus caters to an upscale crowd, consisting primarily of young professionals with fairly deep pockets. There is no cover and no dress code. It is surprisingly, for all of its charm and coziness, part of a Dallas-based chain. The decor is described as urban jungle, with lots of animal prints combined with steel, concrete and wood.
Contemporary paintings hang on walls with exposed brick and plaster.
Each room incorporates soft lighting and has a definite romantic edge. I think we've got an old feel with a new flavor. Sambuca serves lunch and dinner from what Ireland calls a diversified menu, and features all manner of libation. The crowd, which tends to span generations, comes to enjoy the live, nightly jazz. Owned by the same people who started the Church and Vinyl, Funky Buddha is a tiny but popular destination during the week and jumping off point on the weekends.