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| - My soon-to-be-Mother-in-law loves the Dunhill, so we had an awesome dinner at Monticello the night she arrived.
To tell the truth, I was expecting the worst (Pasta Primavera with Roasted Red Pepper, I hate you). I was more than pleasantly surprised to find several veg appetizers and an inventive vegetarian main on their exclusive menu.
But, I had to do the obnoxious - ask the chef to put an entree together for me, something I often do at restaurants of this price range. He immediately agreed, asked me a few questions, and disappeared. Not a short time later, a pile of thinly sliced cauliflower quinoa pilaf, garnished with edible orchids and microgreens, and SMOTHERED in a honey-butter broth appeared in front of my bulging eyes. DE-licious, but almost too rich for such a balmy night. He made a point of checking on his creation (which had already found its way into my belly), which was awesome.
Service was less formal than I expected, which was fine by me. Very small, old school feel, perfectly dim lighting. This meal reminds me that I have to stop ignoring Uptown cuisine. I hear the brunch is amazing and super affordable. I'll be back.
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