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| - Impressed, and will definitely be back. As mentioned in other reviews, the drive is lengthy, but so worth it for many reasons. The service was impeccable. From recommendations around drinks, to sharing information about the restaurant's concept, I've rarely had such friendly service. I challenged their mixologist to create something similar to a Pimm's cup, and by golly was he able to do so. The mister also loovved his Forager cocktail. I also really appreciate the commitment to only using North Carolina ingredients. There are a lot of farm-to-table restaurants (lived in Nashville for a spell, and that is a hot bed for that concept), but very few that succeed in sourcing ALL ingredients locally. Bravo!
Now, on to the food. This was a restaurant week pick for me and the mister. And, Heirloom mostly delivered. The plating was wonderfully done, and I appreciated the granita as a palate cleanser before dessert. I had the salad, steak, and chocolate ravioli, while the mister had the hand pie, catch of the day, and angel food cake. So, why the four stars? The first and second courses were certainly the highlights for our meal, but neither of the desserts quite worked for us. The ravioli texture was off for me, and the cake was a bit too sugary. I also have to just put it out there that the restaurant decor is lacking. It's such a solid restaurant, but the rustic look is just not working for it. It reminded us both of the early 90s hunter's lodge style.
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