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| - A restaurant that truly lives up to its name: Good Food, and one of the best dining experiences you can have in Crown Town at this time.
The space is a simple building that was converted from an old dentist's office, with the kitchen closed off in the back and a small, but very intimate feeling space inside that doesn't leave the host with more than a coffee table to take names upon. Still, there is a mix of seating at both a bar, high top tables, and a long bench row of seats with regular tables to match. You'll feel closer to your fellow dinners, but it adds to the ambiance. The lighting is just a bit dark and there are nice accents, like the fork and spoon light fixtures that hang above the bar.
Speaking of which, any meal here should begin with a look over the small, yet thoughtful cocktail menu. There is an obvious emphasis on using seasonal ingredients (which extends to the food menu) and creating unique flavors not found else where. The wine list is also noteworthy here, not for its length, but for the depth of flavor profiles covered by the selections. The wine by the glass selections are numerous, but don't miss the bottle section for even broader choices.
The menu itself is a single page broken down into different courses, though everything is served as tapas style portions. This encourages you to sample around the menu to craft a full meal and you'll be well-served to do so. There are some mainstays on the menu, but other selections will rotate with the seasonal produce available. Pick and choose as your taste buds tempt, as this kitchen has obvious skill across multiple different cuisines.
Couple regular options you should give a serious look towards:
1) Steamed Bun: five-spice pork belly and pickled vegetables in hoisin sauce between the softest steamed bun I've ever had. The flavors all work well here and the texture of the pork and bun literally create a melt in you mouth experience contrasted by the light and bright crunch of julienned carrots and celery. This is no more than 4 bites big, but the overall package is quite satisfying. This may not be one to share.
2) The Cheese Plate: Too many restaurants don't put enough thought into this, but GFOM shows 'em how it's done. 3 words to prove it: Truffled Plum Chutney. Yes my gastronomic friends, it is as good as it sounds and pairs well with a buttery soft cheese such as the Camembert it's current paired with. The plate also includes two other cheese selections, each paired with another flavor-enhancing side, such as local honey and a port-fig reduction sauce. The cheese portions are comparatively small, but the overall plate is enough to have you going for every last flavorful crumb.
And for my single best insider tip:
3) The Green Curry Mussels with Truffled Pomme Frites (aka Truffle fries). These are actually two separate menu items, but regulars and servers will almost insist you order them together. The mussels are steamed to perfection in the most-heavenly green curry broth made rich with coconut milk and then packed with slivers of fresh green herbs. Eat the mussels quickly and then move on to sop up the sauce with your plate of truffled pomme frites. Flavorful with the earthiness of truffle in their own right, the fries are just substantial and moist enough to act like a sponge with the green curry sauce. The taste combination is crazy complex but hearty and satisfying. This is culinary excellence at work and makes for a most satisfying meal.
Once that's done, the house-made dessert menu will stop by and it's always tempting with fresh, seasonal selections that are right-sized for two to share just a bite, without being some gigantic mess. Current highlights there include banana pudding cheesecake (perfectly flavored without being too sweet) and a brownie with Biscoff ice cream. Saving room will pay off here.
So when you want to impress a date with a somewhat hidden gem, this should be a go-to for you in Crown Town. Consistently great, with the right atmosphere for a classy yet casual evening. A true must-try!
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