Surly Girl

Dinner at Surly Girl last night and beginning to notice a disturbing trend. Though the bar is one of my favorites in Columbus (as are Betty's and Tip Top); the food is wildly inconsistent. Case in point, I've had the Surly Girl meatloaf previously and found it to be wonderfully flavorful...slightly spicy with enough salt to bring out all the flavors of the meat. The texture a perfect density for a loaf of meat. Last night, I went with the sandwich version of the meatloaf and was not impressed. I'll give a pass on the flavor, perhaps the bread and toppings were a distraction from the taste but perfectly acceptable. But the texture...I'd say a step or two above fried mush. One of the tenants of greatness...you've got to be consistent in all you do. I can't say it was an off night either, Elise mentioned it was one of her main complaints of Surly Girl, she never knows if she'll get an enjoyable meal or not. Thankfully, the beer list ensures I'll always have an enjoyable beverage and the company we were with ensured we had a great time.