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Our meal included a complimentary amuse bouche (a cucumber slice filled with a lobster salad), and when our friend informed the staff that he's allergic to shellfish, they immediately produced an alternate dish for him.
The salad I split with my fiance was a fresh mozzarella/basil/tomato/balsamic salad. The server split this tableside for us, and even brought an extra plate with the 12 yr aged balsamic and EVOO drizzle. Delicious.
For the entree, I temporarily suspended my usual vegetarian-pescatarian diet for a Filet Oscar (filet with crab served on top). Medium rare as requested, as was my fiance's delmonico. Again, delicious. I should also mention here that the potatoes au gratin side dish were phenomenal and highly recommended.
At the end of the meal, we were presented with a complimentary champagne toast and four mini "pot o' creme" desserts. These were incredible and somewhat like a ganache.
We finished our experience with another bottle of champagne and three desserts to share between the four of us: chocolate hazelnut cake, cheesecake, and creme brulee. I have to say that this cheesecake is some of the best I've had and it has to to with the crust and the creme-brulee-like topping. Definitely a must-try if you order dessert on your visit. Our desserts were also on the house, in honor of our friend's job and my fiance and I's recent engagement.
This meal was probably the best all-around I've had in Charlotte, and perhaps anywhere. Excellent food, outstanding service.
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