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| - Boehmer? More like bummer (sorry, had to do it)!
Definitely agree with other reviewers sentiments that for the price, the food is average at best. Quite frankly, the menu seems a bit uninspired and way overpriced. Even after dining off the Winterlicious menu, I didn't feel that the 3-course meal warranted a $45 price tag.
I had the arugula, goat cheese + beet salad to start, gnocchi as my main, and white chocolate cranberry cheesecake for dessert. Everything seemed a bit underseasoned and nothing particularly stood out -- the gnocchi in particular were huge, gummy, and bland. Dessert was the highlight of the meal; my cheesecake was good (but not great), and I had a taste of my boyfriend's lavender crème brulée which was quite nice. Everything was presented beautifully, but seemed to lack substance, which unfortunately seems to be the theme at Boehmer.
On a positive note, the cocktails we had were delicious ($14), and I love the big open kitchen and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Our server was attentive and obviously experienced -- water was always topped up, we were checked on after being served each course, etc. The beautiful and spacious interior would make Boehmer ideal for group functions, I assume. The tables are spaced out nicely so that you don't have to literally rub elbows with diners beside you, which is a plus.
I would come back for drinks + dessert, but for a great meal, I would definitely go elsewhere. Good looks are nice, but good food is way more important.
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