E-squared had a big build-up from my hosts, and it did not live up to the hype.
There were good things: The dish I ordered for was very tasty, the ingredients were high quality and the chef really knows their stuff.
Then some not-so-good things: Rude service (much contrary to what I've read in other reviews here), not many "greens" in the "beans and greens," don't take credit cards for brunch (what century is this?), and the worst tea selection I've seen in recent memory. On the latter point, they are across the street from a family-owned natural grocer that sells teas. I'm just sayin.
Underlying it all is a bit of an attitude issue that wouldn't fly on the west coast. And the food would not be that distinctive at home - good, but not justifying the attitude.
Good meal, but a little deflating.