TRIED THE TASTING MENU: BOTH MEMORABLE AND NOT
(Warning: Young adults from Central Florida in for vacation) At four courses for $48 and the option to add a wine pairing of three wines, my group decided to all do this tasting option. Bonus: within each of the four courses there's a handful of options to select from. It was easy to partner with a friend and each of us select different dishes, try each other's, and therefore taste a good portion of all offerings.
HITS AND MISSES IN ALL AREAS
Who would choose the Candied North Bacon appetizer? Yes- I love bacon too. But a bowl full of thick, rubbery cuts is not as enjoyable as it seems. The accompanying syrup was overkill. At least Hub's Crawfish Chowder was flavorful and the spiciness was offset well with the plop of cream on top. My Spare Rib was very soft but the taste wasn't memorable especially when against their Filet Mignon. The Pistachio Panna Cotta was soft with the right amount of contrasting flavors and textures. Meanwhile my Bread Pudding was creamy with lots of banana but the whipped cream on top somehow seemed to melt, disappear, and not contribute anything.
NOT WORTH RETURNING
While the large space, moody decor, and attentive staff were great especially for date nights or even party groups, the food experience had too many hits and misses to make me want to return.