what a hidden gem !! After visiting Susur Lee's flagship restaurant, we set low expectations from this place. The online menu had enough appeal/potential to excite our palate so we went with our gut and showed up on what turned out to be a busy friday night. We also saw Susur guiding his troops and occasionally spending time at a table
I am so glad I ordered that bourbon cocktail which was pricey ($16) but so heavenly.
COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP
Green Curry Broth, with Tomato, Corn, Squash, Mint and Cilantro
Soup was divine !!! I think it had a slight hint of lemongrass which upped the flavor profile of the dish.
LOBSTER TACOS
This was probably my least favorite dish. Portions are tiny and price is steep but flavors were good !!
BRAISED SPICED SHORT RIBS
Black Garlic, Truffled Parsnip Puree, Roasted Rosemary Duck Fat Potato with Sour
Cream, Chives
This is by far the most flavor packed short ribs dish I've ever had !!! I did not really care for the rosemary duck fat potato but the tenderness of the ribs and the sauce that goes with it was mind blowing.
To put the icing on the cake, desserts are on the house. We asked for a dessert menu and did not hear our server clearly since it was so loud and kept wondering what the deal is with desserts. Finally, to our surprise desserts arrived at the table. They are nothing out of this world but it is a nice gesture for appreciating customers.
I'd definitely visit this place over Lee due to the concept of the menu. A welcome addition to an otherwise insipid neighborhood.