I've been dreaming about the chocolate rum cake I had this afternoon all day.
My boss wanted to take us out for lunch today and I have been wanting to come here since they opened. Took me so long because my boyfriend wasn't sure about the menu but I reported to him today that he would be okay with it.
I had the potato crusted whole trout and it was exactly what I envisioned and more. Deboned completely with skin that was crisped so nicely. It was served on a stone tile which was different. For those that aren't used to eating fish with a head, I would recommend asking for it to be removed. My coworker was not fond of seeing the fish head and only imagined it looking at her. I didn't have a problem with it because I grew up eating whole fish, bone and all.
My coworker ordered the crabmeat stuffed cod and it was delicious (she gave me a few bites to try). Our boss had the beef short rib stroganoff - option for mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Our server managed to get him half mashed potatoes and half egg noodles because he wanted to try both. He said the short rib could have been more tender.
I can't quite remember our server's name but he was the only one running the floor. When I say he was running the floor, I really mean it because there was a little lunch rush for him. He managed it well with some help from the bartender and I believe the manager. Our server was very knowledgeable, mannered and conversational when we first got there (because there was only one other table at that time). Once they build up a lunch crowd, I'm sure they will have more on staff but I understand why they had one server today.
For dessert, we shared the chocolate rum cake with chantilly cream. It was so good that I was sad I was sharing it. Even though I was so full, I couldn't stop taking bites of it. I'm actually glad our boss didn't want any part of it because it meant more for us. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu - especially the desserts and maybe some of the martinis. Looking forward to coming here with my boyfriend to check out the scene on a Friday or Saturday for some live music and maybe some happy hour specials.