1/2/2018
NextDoor is the sister restaurant to Smash Kitchen (great place) and I went with a few friends for the first time. It is a place full of aesthetics and feels very classy. They have a limited but unique menu. The ambiance and service provided by our waitress was great.
We started off with a cheese board to share. They allow for unlimited refills on bread and crackers. We shared between five people but the portion of the cheese and sides are probably for two to three. It was still very enjoyable with the Sauvignon Blanc we paired it with.
We also ordered:
- Torched Salmon Sashimi - $16.00: presentation of this dish was great. It was torched longer than I thought it would be but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The rice was pleasantly crispy and the greens were a flavorful addition. The portion for this is dish was quite small.
- Spaghetti Squash - $15.00: presentation was beautiful with the crispy potato strings. The curry flavor was a bit too spicy for some of my friends but I personally found the level just right. Something did seem missing in terms of components to elevate the dish. Although the curry sauce was savory, the sweetness of the squash overpowered it and there wasn't sauce enough to balance the overall flavor.
- Beet Spaghetti - $14.00: roasted beet and chili sauce, ricotta, red cabbage and chives. The presentation of this dish in comparison to the ones mentioned above was underwhelming but I felt like this was the best tasting dish.
- Tortellini- $14.00: curried sweet potato dumpling with wood mushrooms, tomatos, tempura green beans and spinach puree. The presentation was amazing. The tempura green beans were the star of this dish- cooked perfectly and very crispy. The tortellini was underwhelming in terms of taste (lack of flavor) and presentation alone. The portion was also pretty small and probably about 8 pieces of dumplings. The spinach puree was good but I felt like it was a bit too much.
[3.5] Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I would come back to try their brunch menu which I've heard many good things about. They have a variety of unique items of high quality although with smaller portions.