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| - Not sure Grace needs another review but I haven't done one in a while so what the hey (or is that hay).
As everyone has said, the food at grace is scrumptious. This though was not apparent at first, as I was left wanting with our appetizers. My table shared the lobster ceviche and the the pork belly. The lemon and jalapenos in the ceviche overpowered everything; you couldn't taste the lobster. The pork belly was tasty, but I needed more of it to truly enjoy it (one order amongst three was not working....). Then our mains came and I was blown away.
I ordered the striploin and it was ridiculous. The sauce had so much depth and taste that I was discovering different flavours on every bite. Must had had something to do with the fois gras and chocolate in it.... My friend ordered the ricotta with mushrooms. They lightly dust the cheese in semolina flour and use it as a substitute for pasta. It was delicious. Like little pillows of goodness that burst in your mouth. If this dish is still on the menu when you go, I highly recommend it as its something completely different.
2 apps, 3 mains (2 of them were the striploin, the most expensive thing on the menu for $38), 3 house cocktails, 1 express and it all came out to $60 a head (with tip and tax). For what we had I'd say it's a pretty good deal. I do agree with Chris though, the restaurant was quite tamed, almost dead. If you want something a little more livelier, try cinq 01 next door. I admit the food is not on par, but it has a lot more character...
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