Tilman's

The service was stellar, the cheese selection is great, the wine/cocktail options are decent, but I think the food is largely 3/5 stars. The pickle plate is lackluster and they sell a bland salsa under the name of “a tomato and onion gazpacho”. That said, the brie, fig, and speck crostini was good. I think we just ordered the wrong things - play it safe and come for the cheese/wine.

Staff at Tilmans are knowledgeable and friendly. The food is excellent with fancy sandwiches but equipped with classics too like macaroni and cheese - but upscale. I got a delicious sandwich of the day with ham, a fancy salami, provolone, L&T, and a spicy aioli. PLUS the spring Asparagus soup was so good I ordered a bowl to go for dinner later! P.S. they also have a bar. Wine, beer, cocktails. And its a place to stock your picnic basket with provisions and cheeses and bread.

Really nice little spot on the downtown mall. They do a happy hour from 3-6pm where there are several wines by the glass for about $6. I tried some of the cheeses, and they were great. They have numerous meats, cheeses, and food for sale there, along with a selection of wine from various parts of the world. The bar has about 8-10 seats, and there are also a few small tables. If you want to do a sandwich there for lunch you can sit at the window and watch people walk by. Only downside is on occasion you'll get a short pour (this didn't happen to me, but a friend had that happen).