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| - This establishment just cannot be beat. Special occasions, business dinners, brunch, any occasion... Sardine should always be considered an option for your dining experience. Elegance and style with an uncomplicated menu right in our city. Most recently, we stopped by for dessert and an evening drink this past weekend.
The hostess was kind and helpful when seating us. Our waiter was pleasant, informative, and fun. My wife does not drink much red wine, but was interested in a glass with her gateau au chocolat. Our waiter, Sam, was more than accommodating, arranging a couple of tastings before deciding on a glass that would pair perfectly. While she went for the gateau with a glass of red wine, I opted for the blood orange butter cake with clover honey ice cream that was on special and a glass of Glenlivet on the rocks. The gateau was smooth and decadent, and really brought out the flavors of the wine. The butter cake was indescribably rich with subtle tartness from the caramelized blood orange on top. Add a bit of clover honey ice cream into each bite and it is close to perfection.
Previous visits had included dessert with the gateau and lemon tart, brunch with moules frites and an excellent Bloody Mary, and an elegant dinner with steak frites and cauliflower gratin; in every instance, Sardine did not disappoint. The menu is uncomplicated simplicity. However, each dish is fascinating and delicious. I love that a portion of the kitchen is open so that the inner workings of the restaurant are visible. Also, for the atmosphere and the quality of the food, the prices are somewhat reasonable.
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