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| - I would say that the service in itself is definitely 5 stars and is a great place to bring someone for a very special occasion (they will make you feel special!) The food, while inventive and new, unfortunately did not impress me as much as I wanted it to (around a 3.5), which drops my overall rating down, especially considering the dent it makes in your wallet.
We ordered the tasting menu to get the full experience. Although it boasts of seven courses, do not be daunted, as with fine dining, portions are very small and manageable. The courses were Elderberry Hill Farm Beets (with foie gras), suckling pig, black bass, squab, bison, roelli red rock (beignets with cheese), and apple ice cream. The staff was very accommodating and allowed a switch out between the squab to octopus as well as apple ice cream and profiteroles.
- The foie gras came in 3 different dollops; the seared foie gras was delicious, and the other two are alright. The beet ice cream, while inventive, personally didn't work well for me; I didn't appreciate the contrast between warm and cold.
- Unfortunately, I was not a fan of suckling pig either. I was hoping it would be seared or grilled, and found it a little too lightly treated for my taste.
- My hands down favorite dish of the evening was the black bass. Between the crispy skin and deliciously treated fish, I was impressed by the different textures and consistencies of this dish.
- I also greatly enjoyed the squab dish; the octopus substitute was a bit overcooked and the flavor and delicacy seemed a little lost, so I would stick with the original tasting menu.
- Bison was also very well done and tasty and was my second favorite dish overall. The bison was tender and cooked perfectly without the overly strong gamey taste
- The beignets, while tasty were not mind blowing
- Dessert was alright. The ice cream was tasty but not anything mind blowing.
Overall, I felt the staff was kind and excellent. The ambiance was nice (though there is construction outside so the view of the Capitol was slightly obstructed; this is through no fault of the restaurant) and is a place to go for a very special occasion. Unfortunately, I felt that the the dishes served were almost trying too hard to be inventive and creative, and almost wish for a simpler flavor profile of classic and well done dishes. I wanted to love this place due to the high price we paid and the high ratings, but I was a honestly a bit disappointed with the food. That being said, I don't want to discourage anyone from trying this place; however, the flavor profiles were just not for me this day.
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