Design and ambiance: 4 stars;
Coffee and dessert: 4 stars;
Service: 4 stars;
Food: 3.5 stars.
Do you know that they have live music at Dean & Deluca on Phillip's Place? Well, I did not! Now, I do and did you know that they're actually alright? Not all the musicians are up in NoDa or Blumenthal.
The table we got was by the door so it was a bit chilly but I was fatigued from a business trip so it might not have been actually cold. The lighting here is just right for you to have a private conversation and not feel like everyone can see your expressions. There are enough folks here talking to mask your conspiracies as well.
The short-rib I got for dinner was not the best, but the wife's crabcake was better. I still like red meat better so no regrets. The calamari was just right for a starter, but the crown goes to the cheesecake and coffee. They were fantaaastic! (Insert Trump)