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| - Lovely, well-constructed, delicious food.
Did the four-course menu on a Saturday night for $59 each. The boyfriend added on a wine pairing per course for $36 (well worth it - full-size servings per course), and I added on a cheese dish for $12.
Starters: hamachi was excellent, light yet complex. Carrot soup was soft and creamy, but not a stand-out.
Second: we both had the bone marrow and escargot gnocchi. Wow. Delicious, melt-on-your-tongue flavours that were deliciously complex but very light. Favourite dish of the night.
Main: deliciously cooked duck with a very interesting vegetable composition. Boyfriend had the lamb saddle with avocado and potatoes. Perfectly-portioned dishes and perfectly-cooked meat.
Cheese: creamy and excellent, paired with honey, red wine reduction and meringue. Can't remember the variety.
Dessert: the creme catalan with blueberries and crumble was good, but not a standout. Boyfriend had the chocolate tarragon chocolate with Turkish coffee icecream(?) - wow, beautiful and rich flavours.
Service was lovely, but a tad slow at the beginning. They didn't explain the wine/food pairings, which would have been great. Also, if you're looking for a cool place to eat on a Saturday night - this probably isn't it. But if you want great, uncomplicated food in a classy and peaceful environment, this is your place. Well worth trying!
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