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| - Ever try telling someone you ate at "Downtown Food" and see a look of ... "OK, but where?" on their face?
Yup. Everytime. Unusual name, but it's kinda cute. I have been here twice now and most recently today for a client work lunch. Agreeably both times were quite enjoyable and overall the food was amazing!
We were late for our reso but all the same, greeted with warm smiles and seated immediately. A server quickly took our drink orders and explained the special for lunch which was an appie something, main something and a HOMEMADE DONUT (you can see what part caught my attention). Drinks arrive and after an excruciating 15 minutes of trying to decide across a number of great vegetarian options (unusual) I went with the gnocchi, which was created from a multitude of vegetables and accompanied with mushrooms and truffle. I also got a "green garlic" puree soup. Of course such an option was debated at the table because WHO KNOWS WHAT GREEN GARLIC IS? We are of the assumption it's the snape? (*I just goggled this now and we're wrong.. it's an "immature" garlic and resembles a green onion perfectly*).
Appies arrive and the watermelon three ways is a picture book of plating perfection with square inch size watermelon cubes, wrapped in cucumber invisibly thin and mint on top. Like little presents really. The tuna is deliciously seasoned, the wontons with eggplant and goat cheese were ridiculously good and the truffle fries... YESSS!! Truffle fries. I hate to overshadow the chef creations with excitement for fries - but seriously, good. The soup was also really delicious and contained fiddleheads - my first on these and I quite liked. My main dish - the gnocchi might have been some of the best I have ever had. It was super fresh and hand made, multi colored based on differing vegetables, lots of mushrooms on the side and a rich sauce that I could have drank straight (likely butter I believe). It was also lightly truffled and not too overpowering. Portion size was perfect which was great with a rich meal for lunch.
Finally - the grand finale. DESSERTS! The foreshadowing of the aforementioned donut was of course ordered. This thing was outstanding. Hot and fresh (think crispy cream - but not as ... "cheap"), glazed with an amazing chocolate and topped with cookie crumbs. Below on the plate was a dollop of house made caramel that was salted. The warm combo was ... was... well it disappeared REALLY FAST. Another? Ugh.. if only I had time, and more space in my belly, and will power.
Our experience was great. Service was impeccable, food was amazing, and the restaurant itself was pretty cool. I do have to mention that a super winning point for me here is the chef's ability to truly CREATE unique and well paired food dishes. Nothing is like anything you get elsewhere, and nothing is a "staple". It's all very handmade, fresh, unique, tasty, interesting and well prepared. I am a huge fan of this and any foodie should definitely visit ASAP!
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