Now Open In The Foothills Mall. The remarkable quality of Gavi's food, the friendly and amazingly efficient service, and the general bustle and energy of the place more than compensated for a dreary stroll around a supermarket parking lot while we placed bets on our own shot at a table. The meal was superb, the article a cinch to write, and I began to think this reviewing stuff was a piece of cake. Needless to say, the job has turned out to have its fair share of challenges, not the least of which was finding as many restaurants able to match Gavi's excellence in both taste and value.
Occasional disappointments are inevitable.
Now comes Gavi II, the sequel. Taking over about a third of the space formerly occupied by Casa Molina, Gavi II remains a relatively small operation of about 70 seats inside, and approximately 30 outside on a tented patio. Colorful soccer jerseys and bright flags again accentuate the interior walls, and the overall color scheme is the same lush, two-toned green. The menu is identical, as is the ban on reservations for parties of less than six. Stepping under the green awning and entering the front door, there was no mistaking this new place for anything but a Gavi production.