Enticed by the pretty blue doors, we stepped into the well-lit newly opened Rustico at Fort. It exuded a warm and chic vibe, with a separate bar section sans alcohol, private dining rooms and brick walls adorned with white bicycles and chandeliers. Even with two levels of seating, it was packed on a Sunday night. A good sign, we thought. Five minutes into waiting, we were ushered to a table by the courteous staff.

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