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| - GREAT experience overall. We had appetizers, an entree, then had a drink at the bar to cap things off.
Had a 6pm reservation with my lil sis Jenni and although we were late, the hostess was more than welcoming - "Don't even worry about it, we'll get you seated right away." We were seated in a beautifully decorated booth, which was roomy and private. LOVED IT.
Our waiter was very formal, although probably a bit too stiff. However, he probably just took his job really seriously, which is fine by me. He recommended the daily special, which was a Kobe beef surf and turf with 8oz Kobe beef steak and 1/2 a lobster for $86.
Jenni was considering ordering that, but we each opted for the following:
Appetizers:
-Nantucket Bay Scallop & Hudson Valley Foie Gras (with honeycrisp apple tarte tatin, macademenia nuts, elderflower gastrique) - $28
-Manhattan Clam Chowder (with oyster crackers and crisped pork belly) - $19
Commentary on appetizers:
Everything was delicious. Jenni had foie gras for the first time and liked it - glad she had her first experience with such high quality one, as I've definitely had poorly prepared foie gras before that did NOT make it appetizing and would scare any person off. The clam chowder, as simple as it was, was absolutely flawless. Everything was hot and fresh.
Entrees:
-Cornmeal crusted rainbow trout (comes with eggplant, squash, couscous, lemon caper butter) - $33
-Mixed grill (mix of fish and shellfish - comes with creamed mushrooms, colorful cauliflower salad, marbled baby potatoes) - $41
Commentary on entrees:
The rainbow trout is their signature dish, and it is beautifully presented. The trout was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the lemon caper sauce was SO complementary! The vegetables were beautifully presented and each grilled to perfection. The mixed grill was a hearty serving of fish (looked like Jenni got cod, some shrimp, a few pieces of chorizo, as well as clams and diver scallops), plus three mini bowls for the cauliflower, potatoes, and creamed mushrooms. Everything was grilled beautifully. I appreciate that they took such care to make sure the flavor of all their seafood was highlighted.
We then paid our bill and decided to get a drink at the bar, then head over to Jean Phillippe for gelato.
At the bar, we met CHRISTIAN, who is a delight. Jenni asked for a recommendation and he suggested the Bramble, which has lemon juice, gin, sugar, and a touch of creme de cassis. I ordered the dark and stormy (rum, ginger beer), which was so delicious, I drank it way too quickly. Each drink was $10, which was very reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant. Christian, who is amazing, was so friendly and apologized so many times for making us wait (which, honestly, we didn't know was a wait-- amazing service, I tell ya). Loved him, and loved the experience. The water he offered us was no ice, Fiji water, which is exactly how I wanted it.
Amazing experience. Love this place!
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