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Since this place has been reviewed ad naseum, I'll keep this short (er). Cure has been on my list of places to try for a long time. Finally went with my DH last night. We shared the small salumi, the goat rodeo brulee, and the bread. All were fantastic, particularly the brulee. (I don't think I've ever felt like paying for bread was worth it before...) DH had the duck and I had a half order of the Tagliatelle. We both liked our dishes. Mine was by far the best pasta dish I've had in ages, perhaps ever. For drinks, he: bourbon cocktail and a red rye beer (blanking on which); me: gin cocktail (probably the only thing I ordered I'd skip next time), a pinotage (a nice change from the usuals you see), and a flight of amaros (DO THIS!). Service was very knowledgeable and perhaps over-attentive? Total tab was $125 before tip,which was more than reasonable for what we had.
Bottom line: I loved the experience and the combination of flavors and ideas. If you're a foodie and enjoy eating as an event, this place is definitely for you. (Apparently, the mayor agrees... he was seated a few tables down.) However, if you are a food purist or think too many flavors clutter a plate, you'll think this place is over-priced/over-hyped and might find the portion sizes too small. (If you think Olive Garden is actually Italian food or would identify a steak joint as your favorite restaurant, I'm looking at you...) My husband fell into this later category -- he appreciated the execution and thought the dishes were well-done, but the place wouldn't rank on his list of favorites. He said if we were given a GC and could eat for free, he'd likely have me take my mother (who would enjoy the meal more than he).
Also, you certainly do seem to need a res to get into this place even on Sunday early.
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