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| - I visited Avenue B on Valentines Day and was absolutely thrilled.
The atmosphere was the perfect noise level: not loud at all, but not so quiet that you were afraid to laugh too loudly or accidentally hit your knife on your plate. The BYOB policy is very convenient, and within minutes of arriving, our table was provided with an ice bucket and two glasses for our bottle of wine. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was rich and flavorful. Overall, the entire experience was lovely!
We ordered the mussels and lamb shoulder "cheesesteak" as our appetizers. Both were incredibly flavorful, but the winner was the dish of mussels with its vibrant broth that had the perfect salt level. I would've loved at least five more pieces of crusty bread to soak up all that broth.
For entrées, we ordered the wagyu meatloaf and the scallops with prosciutto wrapped shrimp. The meatloaf had the perfect texture and was very rich. I loved seafood dish best, though. The scallop was cooked perfectly and the farro risotto had a creamy texture with the ideal amount of bite from the farro. The shrimp were also perfectly cooked, but the prosciutto made it just a bit too salty. However, when paired with the sauces, it was balanced.
Finally, for dessert we ordered the carrot cake special and the caramel chocolate bar. The carrot cake had a pillow -like texture and was slightly warm when it arrived to the table. The caramel chocolate bar was rich and was paired with a tart sauce that cut through the decadence. Both were incredible.
A friend told me that Avenue B is going to be closing shortly. This really is a shame. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. If you haven't tried Avenue B yet, please do so. Maybe a flood of new diners will convince them to stay open!
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