The CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden

Vibrant Atmosphere with Caribbean Fusion Flavors

Ah, the tale of expectations versus reality so sharply defined by this eclectic culinary and cocktail haven nestled in a bustling district. Upon entry, the quaint charm of the decked rooftop teased more than just a passing allure. It promised an enchanting rendezvous under the expansive sky — but also beckoned with a symphony of incongruence. Imagine being seated with boastful anticipation, only to grapple against less-than-promising tales of service narrated by patrons aplenty. Service, I found, seemed to exist on a spectrum ranging from the oddly absent to the delightfully present; a strangely captivating paradox provided there was brilliance to offset the shadows.

On the brilliant side stood the Caribbean twist masterfully speaking through those unforgettable Sunday roasts alive with vibrant flavors. Cocktails were expertly crafted too, clandestine potions laced with everything delightful yet urged ever so competently by eager tongues. Blaring music minded not to compete but rather aimed for harmony in synergy with boisterous chatter overripe with smiles. If walls could speak, these offered well-burnished whispers of lingering potential. But between that fiendish squeal in the background and waiting while hoping for cutlery to magically appear, lingered an echo of yearning: connecting through warmth inconsistent yet irresistible. The ambiance may have danced precariously on chaos, albeit charming at its core; but oh, those fleeting delightful moments, when graced, made it undeniably tempting enough for slightly naive wanderlust returns. — Clarissa Cuisinier