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| - Came here for Summerlicious with a friend.
We were seated outside, and soon after the bread basket arrived. Both the sourdough and the focaccia were very good, as was the olive oil that came with them.
I started with the white gazpacho. You are probably wondering what could be interesting about a gazpacho that's not even red. This dish was one of the best soups I had in a long time. First, the consistency was not entirely smooth, it had a pleasant bit of unevenness, some small bits here and there. Second, there was just a hint of acidity (from the tomatoes, I imagine) in the dish, that was balanced out perfectly by the beans and the croutons. Very interesting and refreshing starter.
I also tasted the carpaccio, which tasted great, even though I am not huge on carpaccio itself. The beef was sliced very thinly, great taste, and the vegetables were fresh, so they balanced the meat wonderfully.
For the main course, I ordered the European sea bass, which was thoroughly impressive. First, I was given three very nice pieces of the fish, which were grilled to perfection. Again, the balance of the dish was spot on: the chickpea ragout worked very well to add more substance, and the taggiasche olive tapenade was packed with flavor. The dish also had hints of tomato from the sundried tomato oit.
My friend had the ricotta ravioli, which I also tried. The ricotta was smooth and creamy, while the pasta was cooked al dente, a perfect combination. The vegetables and the parmigiano complemented the fresh taste of the ravioli.
For dessert, we both had the tiramisu - both of the other choices were more tart in flavor, which is fair since it was a hot summer day.
The tiramisu was nice and creamy, bringing together the flavors in perfect harmony. Neither the coffee nor the rum taste dominated the dish, which is perfect for a summer dinner. Those who expect a more hard-line "espresso-booze" taste in their tiramisu might have an issue with this, but since I'm not a fan of either, I was very pleased.
The waiters were polite and professional, knowledgeable about the menu. There was one occasion when I had to ask for more water, but after that our glasses were refilled quickly.
Overall, this is clearly a place where everyone knows what they are doing. The flavor combinations in the dishes were all harmonious and the execution was very accurate. The portions were just the right size as well. The interior looked nice as well, and the service was excellent.
For the $45 summerlicious dinner, this was a great experience, and I'll definitely be returning
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