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| - It's been a challenge trying to find a restaurant in Pittsburgh that tops Salt, but Spoon may give it a run for its money. The ambiance made a magnificent first impression; I felt like I really stepped into a special, quiet enclave removed from the rest of the world.
Our waitress was very helpful in explaining the drink menu. She even brought out a sample of Pimm's, which I had never heard of. As others have said, the bread basket is divine, rivaling top restaurants in New York. Biscuits and cornbread are two of my favorite types of bread, but the baguette was a little boring.
We shared the duck 2 ways as an appetizer, and they split it into two beautifully plated dishes! The confit cake was one of the best ways I've ever tasted duck. Peaches and balsamic were a nice way to balance out the flavor profile.
Presentation remained a highlight of the meal as the entrees came out. My halibut dish looked like a piece of art, with the fish highlighted in the middle and tower-like shrimp cakes anchoring the corners. My girlfriend's scallop dish was also elegantly plated, and quite tasty too. Another aspect that stood out was the combination of two different proteins or preparations in each entree. They offered delicious variety without fragmentation.
Having eaten a heavy lunch, we were too full to continue on with dessert, but the descriptions didn't look terribly interesting anyway. Spoon is an ideal venue for a special meal, providing an exquisite contemporary atmosphere without sacrificing taste and innovation.
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