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| - The atmosphere is fantastic, the service is completely unpretentious, and the food isn't half bad.
We didn't have a reservation but they managed to fit us in. When a "better" table freed up before we ordered, they even offered to move us there. My dining partner's drink was called "A Trip to the Market", and featured gin with persimmon and some other tasty ingredients. He suggested, however, that the next time they visit the market, they might want to pick up a sprig of basil or mint to take the drink to the next level.
I started with the "Simple Green Salad", which was delightful, with what I think were pickled radishes and sun dried tomato. The vinaigrette was truly what made the dish, though. I know what you're thinking. Really? Of all the tasty sounding options, you started with a salad? Yes, I did. It takes some TLC to keep my figure this svelte.
Keeping in mind that I'm watching my weight, the obvious next step was to order the cornbread with pork belly. It came in a piping hot skillet and was garnished with green onion and prunes. The pork belly could have been a bit fattier/crispier, but overall, it was a pretty solid dish. My boyfriend ordered the Korean style chicken wings, which blew us both away.
All in all, it was a fairly solid evening and a pleasant experience. I get the feeling that some dishes are better honed than others, however, and there's room for considerable improvement. I'd go back and give it another shot.
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