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| - Take me to (Johnny) Church
I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your fries
I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife
Offer me that foie gras burger
Good God, let me give you my life
This was a place where I had nothing bad, only great to fucking phenomenal. Seriously suits my palate well. I've gone back 3 consecutive weeks and didnt get to go to one week and I am beyond hangry about it and rushed back to take my mom who was visiting. The menu is small and so we've sampled through it.
So this isn't quite your "standard" restaurant, it feels more like a pop up since Artisanal is a gourmet food ingredient store front now with tables in the middle and it is open only (currently) for lunch 11-2.
I really like the Piedmontese truffle and foie burger here. I am not someone who craves burgers, but this is what I want in my life. Its perfectly seasoned and rich - no need to doll with some condiments. I admittedly love sauce and I am content with this as is. Good quality meat so go on and order medium rare here. Do get the duck fat fries. I love thick cut fries that have crunch and pillowy goodness inside. They serve it with Sir Kensington ketchup, which is more homemade style and not Heinz like.
Brick Chicken Thigh is yummy and full of sliced truffles with comforting mushroom bread pudding. One of my favorites and I don't really order chicken dishes as it normally just doesn't hit the spot for me, I make better roast chicken than most.
Caesar made to order isn't that super creamy stuff that most people consider. I like this more vinegar and anchovy based thing. I get incredibly sad when caesars don't have anchovy. The soft egg in salad is different, but I can dig it.
Beef and octopus carpaccio is nice quality and lovely seasoning with the black garlic.
Foie pancakes with grape gastrique I didn't know if I would like as I don't like warm grapes (I dont even eat room temperature grapes), but I really enjoyed the flavors in this dish.
Lionfish ceviche has a aggressive seasoning on it of a fragrant coconut curry chili oil base, but I kinda like it. It would be nice to try a dish where the lionfish is in the forefront. They're
I really enjoy the simplicity of the montamore grilled cheese sandwich with honey. I think I need a brick of that cheese always.
Baia Bolognese is nicely rich. I think the straciatella cheese is delightful so it's worth the upcharge to have freshly made soft cheese.
Their homemade papardelle with mushrooms and artichoke is simple, but one of my favorites. So comforting and well executed to make the ingredients speak.
Curry Kabocha soup is something I am hit/miss on. Some places put too much curry but this is just enough.
Charcuterie plate is a decent portion and selection for $12. I've had far less for more in cost.
Charcuterie sandwich is pretty good. I like the addition of the egg in it so that it isn't your typical cold cut sandwich with some vinegar and oil.
Hexx Pot de creme is rich and smooth and just enough after a full meal.
The french toast reads more like a bread pudding to me, but it was nice with the fresh applies.
Do try their ice tea as it changes daily and have been all solid. We've had a pomegranate with fresh pomegranate in it, a fragrant jasmine style one, and a smooth black tea with lemon in it. Coffee is nice local stuff in a french press.
The service is always friendly from miss Carrie (sp?). She's super nice and makes sure to check on people often.
I cannot wait for the seasonal menu changes. I live across town in the NW, but we make the trip to the SE for this place. What's genius is that after eating a meal that makes me happy about food, I get inspired. I then walk a few steps to the wall and buy a few ingredients!
Exciting menu, fair price points for the quality you are getting. Big, big fan.
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