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| - First, let me say that this restaurant is visually awesome! We met friends to celebrate three birthdays and an anniversary, and wanted to try something new. As a newer venue, this restaurant has a lot going for it, but still needs a little refinement to earn 5 stars.
Positives: super great service by Tim! Visually amazing and creative menu! Beautiful food.
Needs work: bigger tables, more comfortable chairs, faster kitchen, noise control
We were a little surprised that we were the only people in the restaurant at 6:30 on a Friday night (perhaps the lack of a happy hour menu??).. Eventually things started filling up later in the evening, and that definitely made conversation a little challenging. We were okay with a slower pace, because we wanted to linger over dinner and catch up with friends!
The seats are small and metal - definitely a challenge since there wasn't a petite person in our party! The tables are all small, which was a real problem when you have a lot of plates. If you are going for a tapas experience, its just awkward. For example, we ordered the Cheese, Pickles & Bits (really fabulous display!!) and the break basket (amazing chickpea butter and pesto!). The tall basket was in front of me, and there was no way for me to reach over it to get to the other plates (unless I stood up or asked someone to pass it to me). It was just really awkward. And we were constantly moving our plates, drinks and silverware to try to make room for the next dish.
The Lingonberry Mules were fabulous - a creative twist. I also appreciated the cucumber water - refreshing in this summer heat! The kale side salads were crisp and hearty. Two of us ordered the duck breast - what a beautiful presentation! Served with a smoke-filled glass bell cover, the duck was moist and tender served on a bed of sweet potato and carrots. My husband tried the fish cakes, which were good, but he recommended these as a shared item. We were all jealous of the friend who ordered the Bone-in Ribeye, served sizzling on a salt brick! Wow - did that smell and look fabulous!
Tip: check in via Yelp, for a yummy small bite treat!
We also tried a couple of the desserts - chocolate mousse and the popcorn ice cream! Creative and tasty. AND since we were celebrating, lets just say they make it special! It is clear that the chef really cares about quality, creativity and presentation.
Overall, we were delighted with many aspects of the restaurant - we will be happy to introduce others to this venue. It's pricey - which I don't mind when having a celebratory dinner with friends. However, please consider a happy hour tapas menu to lure me back on a regular basis. And for goodness sakes, get some real chairs and bigger tables!!!
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