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| - Artisanal Foods Cafe ALMOST 'doesn't get any better than this.' I came with my family for lunch and we were warmly welcomed and seated promptly. Tables are limited and reserving one is definitely the way to go so be sure to do that.
We started with the highly talked about grilled cheese sandwich. It ain't your run-of-the mill American cheese variant, nope, not at all. Montamore cheese provides a sweet start and a tangy (or maybe salty?) zip finish to your tastebuds as you take each bite. Drizzled with locally produced honey, it's sweet warm gooey heaven in your mouth; the real grilled cheezus has been found!
I had the Piedmontese Truffle and Foie Burger. Super lean beef but still flavorful, you can indulge without feeling an ounce of shame. A truffled egg and gouda cheese tops this medium rare beauty. What wasn't present (or just not consistent) was the thick piece of foie gras seen in some Yelp photos. (FOIE was the reason I came here!) So either they skimped on my slice or cooked it to the point of it melting away (now foie butter?) but there was still slight disappointment. Although still pretty good, I hope they get their dishes consistent. Bring back the foie!
Now the Crispy Brick Chicken Thigh over Mushroom Bread Pudding that my wife ordered is to die for. This was the sleeper that blindsided me by it's surprising burst of flavor. The chicken is expertly cooked with black truffles accenting it and the mushroom bread pudding was fantastic. I'll absolutely order this again.
We finished up with a dessert, Hexx Chocolate, Pot De Creme topped with slices of Mandarin Oranges. Very rich and delicious, small but satisfying.
Be sure to explore the store aspect which connects to the cafe after eating. There are plenty of organic and locally produced products in here for purchase. Buy some foie, see the lionfish tanks, and above all, have a well-satisfying lunch when you visit here.
Yelp 100 Challenge 2016 - 9/100
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