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| - Group of 12 - + 2 interlopers near the end. (one Vegetarian)
Beverages had by me: Hawaiian Ryan & Rum Runner Dans Cure all - and Hold the Mescal cocktails. Plus a bottle of wine. Everyone else had wine, cocktails and many many beers and shots. (The fancy cocktails took 10+ mins because they are complicated Just FYI)
I deduct a half a star for lack of Coffee or tea - half the group was quite put out by that.
The Spiced olives: Never had this variety- I want to only consume these for the rest of my life, tasted like pure butter. I hope to be entombed on my death in a vat filled with these.
Burrata with broccoli and Mushrooms: Delicate, light, fresh and savory with a bright finish. Nicely balanced with hints of truffle.
the Escarole Salad: Didn't like, but I do not like Escarole, everyone else ate it and seemed thrilled.
House smoked trout - Gently smoked, vibrant hollandaise, a crowd pleaser, the cucumber was my fave part of it.
Butternut Squash Risotto - this was made for a crowd - I was pleasantly surprised with how moist and melty it was. People were licking the bowl. it was gross, my friends are animals.
The Sizzling Rib Eye steak with mushrooms: BEAUTIFUL - perfectly cooked - Rare to med, (though I'm a blue kinda gal, for a group this was ideal) the sauce was enhancing of the flavour without taking away from the meat tastes, and the mushrooms were crisp and sweet.
And there was two special dishes for our vegetarian - a Cauliflower starter and a pasta with mushrooms - She was blown away - and this is a picky lady.
Finally - Dessert: Donut - I do not like dessert that much generally, this made no impression on me.
Decor/Ambiance: Friday night, its packed, its loud, but still romantic and a good place for a double date. it's open kitchen and the bathrooms are just fine.
Service: I was with a group and was very impressed with the service, VERY! from the booking to the drinks to the servers attending us. Aloof and attentive= Perfect! Never wanted for anything, very good at preemptively knowing when we needed things.
I would recommend this place for any event, but especially those looking for an interesting meal with a great service in a pretty setting.
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