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They started us off with a spoonful of hummus with red pepper and lemon zest. While tasty, it was not exactly inspired, seasonal, or local. Also later that evening we saw the chef stick a spoon in and taste them- double dipping in the process. Gross.
The green pea tartar was interesting and seasonal- pretty good, but not amazing. We both really enjoyed the jeky plate.
The clams with foie gras was AMAZING, and I am not a big sea food fan. It came with delicious bread and it had tons of sauce for sopping- we licked that plate clean.
The wings were just wings like you could get at any bar. Totally mediocre and uninteresting. My husband had read that they were a big favorite, so he really wanted to try them. They were nothing special at all. I wish I had gotten the gnocchi with green peas and ramps instead- seasonal and fresh. Oh well.
The pork chop was delicious and perfectly cooked but WAY too salty, and I generally like a lot of salt on my food.
The lamb rigatoni was really nice. I loved the rhubarb sauce on it. A delicious offering I highly recommend.
The buttered popcorn pot de creme was really delicious. It hadn't set up all the way, but the flavor was perfect.
The chocolate soufflé was a huge disappointment. It tasted like a heavy chocolate brownie cake with raspberry flavoring and the creme anglaise served with it was like a little cup of sweetened skim milk with a hint of stout. Not good.
The service wasn't great either- the waitress who took our order was good, but the food runners brought all the courses out without removing empty plates and nobody checked on us after we placed our order.
They play crappy classic rock too.
My husband thinks of it as "elevated bar food"-this description would also apply to Lola.
If you want fun ambience and people watching, go to Greenhouse Tavern. If you want a really special meal, go to the Blue Door in Cuyahoga Falls- really delicious, beautiful, fresh, and inspired food.
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