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| - Great concept! I really love the idea of housing different possible starter restaurants under one building. I believe each restaurant is there for a short period of time to allow them to test their dishes and really hone in on their skills as a chef, test their dishes, raise money, and build their customer base. It's a just fun and exciting environment for their customers too. I love it!
Overall I feel like I'm watching chopped because of their open kitchen and it looks like their competing but their not. Maybe for customers! Ha! Currently there are four restaurants: Provision, Aubergine, Josephine's Toast, and Carota Cafe.
Provision: you can't go wrong because they're safe and serve burgers and sandwiches with a twist. I really love the ingredients. However, some of their ingredients did not pair well together. I've tried their take on a bahn mi sandwich and while I did think it was unique and interesting, I didn't think it was great. I was wanting something meaty other than the crispy skins. The rice pudding dessert sounded like a cool combination of flavors (strawberries, rice pudding, bread, cream) but it was terrible. I like how they think outside of the box and aren't afraid to try out new things! Love the GF options as well!
Aubergine: I love love love it! I've had their deconstructed pot pie and it was amazing! Pan seared mackerel was perfect and served with carolina rice. I've never had that kind of rice before and it was so delicious and paired well with the fish. Kale and grits (GF option) is amazing! I'm from the south and Aubergine made it perfectly! That's how you make grits! (also your google website to leave comments isn't working). I've had other dishes here and I have nothing but great things to rave about!
Carota Cafe: looks like they have some great options. I think they would do excellent as well. Unfortunately, I haven't tried the cafe yet because of the other the overpowering wonderful options the other restaurants offer. Sorry! But I believe you'll do great things!
Josephine's Toast: I love the toast! My favorite is the smashed avocado and the egg, if you can eat it, is a must! I also love the beet/salad greens & the mushroom toast. Yum! I wanted to try the pineapple/cottage cheese but I'm allergic to pineapples.
Would like to try their brunch menu's sometime soon!
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