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| - Last night my wife and I went with another couple to The Fig Tree for the first time. Our friends had been before and highly recommended the trip. I was excited to try Elk. We had reservation and were sited promptly at our reservation time. We were slightly skeptical as we walked in a certain dish that passed by had a strong fish smell. We sat upstairs in a small room with four other todays. I prefer having a slightly more open dining experience, but it was quaint. This is a renovated old bungalow, so it was exactly what should be expected.
To the food and drinks.....we both started with cocktails, my wife had a pear martini and I had a bourbon maple cocktail. The bourbon cocktail was sweeter than most bourbon drinks with hints of orange and the bourbon was not over powering. As apps we had the octopus and beggars purse. This was the first time I have had octopus, but a mild favor, and cooked perfectly, not chewy at all. The beggars purse was wonderful and could have eaten a whole one myself. After apps had a spinach salad with maple vinaigrette and bacon. Add the goat cheese it is some of the creamiest around.
Our entrees were out right after we finished our salads. I had the Elk. This is what I had came for. I was a little disappointed in the fact that it was cooked a little more than the medium I had requested. It was a little tough. I should have ordered it medium rare, however I was worried it would be a notch to rare for me. I should have realized that with a leaner meat to cook less, but oh well. Honestly I probably would not pay the premium on Elk again, and just get a steak. The favor difference was almost unnoticably. The sides were wonderful, cooked purple cabbage and BACON, and a type of dumpling (can't remember the name.)
Excellent desserts followed beignets and butterscotch creme brûlée. The beignets were different than what I expected (Cafe du Monde) more like a Greek Loukoumades. The creme brûlée was some of the best I have ever had.
Service was good, but the food is the main attraction here.
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