In 2006, North of the Panhandle became the city's newest talked-about neighborhood in part because of the big, bustling Nopa, which is cleverly named after it. This casual space, with its high ceilings, concrete floor, long bar, and sea of tables, suits the high-energy crowd of young suits and neighborhood residents that fills it every night. They come primarily for the rustic fare, like an irresistible flatbread topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and cheese; a fish stew cooked in the wood-burning oven; smoky, crisp-skinned rotisserie chicken; and a juicy grass-fed hamburger with thick-cut fries. But they also love the lively spirit of the place. Unfortunately, that buzz sometimes means raised voices are the only way to communicate with fellow diners.
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