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| - Only opened 3 nights ago, Heirloom seems to be out of the gate running. The Mr and I had a wonderful experience with only a few minor service glitches. Otherwise the food was amazingly delicious and expertly prepared by chef Michael DeMaria of the famed Michael's at the Citadel.. in his return to the kitchen his chefly wizardry was all there.
The menu is simple, laid out in 4 courses with each course being a smaller portion and relative in cost, nothing is over $19 bucks. The idea is to put together 3-4 courses of smaller plates to enjoy many different flavors, textures and preparations.
Let me tell you what, the quality and freshness of the ingredients can be tasted! Starting with the Heirloom Salad with White Balsamic, Baby Spinach and Red Onion Salad ($8) was a real hit, as was as the Roasted Beets &Pecorino Crostini ($8).
Butter Poached Lobster with Garlicky Spinach ($18) was a beautiful thing.. perfectly cooked lobster on top of some of the best seasoned spinach Ive had, perfect. The Short Rib Cannelloni on Caramelized Onion, BlueTalleggio Fondue and Beef Broth looked almost to good to eat but with one bite was quickly devoured.
Each night there is a Chef's Feature with tonight's being Sea Bass ($16) on a bed of Crimini Mushrooms and Spinach. The earthy mushrooms tasted great with the perfectly cooked sea bass, flaky and light, very well paired. For beef lovers there was another well cooked goody, the Prosciutto Wrapped Fillet of Beef with Sliced Garlic and Tiny Beach Mushrooms ($19) is not to be missed. This to me seemed like quite the man plate, steak and mushrooms, woof!
While we did sit for a few minutes with the fish and steak with no utensils, and empty drink glasses a couple of times, this was pretty minor stuff since them only being open a few days. I would guess that on out next visit the service kinks will be worked out. The staff was very friendly and personable including Chef Michael, very warm and sat with us for a few minutes which made us both feel quite giddy, I have such a hard on for chefs, must be the jacket.
Heirloom does except reservations though be sure to call perhaps a day ahead to get in. I called the day of and was told they were no reservations remaining. However I sweet talked us in for a later reservation.
I'm so happy that they opened up.. I really love the concept and in these leaner times you can still have your lobster and eat it to.
Thanks Chef!
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