by Scott Reitz

When Americano first opened in the Joule downtown, it was a boisterous affair. The debut coincided with a retail event at the hotel, creating a vortex for national celebrity. Cindy Crawford posed for photos while local socialites took selfies.

Dirk Nowitzki towered above them all, and nobody could hear a thing anyone was saying. Busy restaurants are always loud, but a meal at Americano pushes the boundaries of sanity. The chatter rose to a cacophony so loud bartenders couldn't hear orders from just across the bar.

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