“I don’t really know you, but I feel like we could be best friends!”
Owner Mira Porges takes my hand in hers and tells me this while we talk about her restaurant. I rave about the service (Thanks, Martine!), the food, and the atmosphere and ask a lot of questions. She tells me all about her restaurant and how much she enjoys meeting new people. But, it’s exactly this approach, her passion and the feeling like you’re a best friend even though you’re just visiting that makes Pangaea Grill so special.
Our server is Martine (“Mar-teen”), gracious and knowledgeable. He’s as passionate about the restaurant as the owners and for good reason. He’s been at this location for decades, staying on from the previous restaurant and when the Pangaea Grill opened on New Year’s Eve, 2018. In fact, 80 percent of the staff stayed on, most with decades of experience. Mira and her husband Matthew clearly care about their staff which makes for a wonderful experience. Pride of service and ownership ooze comfort and goodwill.