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| - In celebration of how awesome our team is at work, we were taken to Olive & Ivy. We were seated at a large table inside that overlooked the patio the fountains and the "waterfront" (i say "waterfront" because it's actually a canal, and it seems so silly to refer to it as the "waterfront"). The weather was beautiful, so all of the sliders were open, and the view was actually really nice.
We started out by ordering two bottles of the Russian Jack Pinot Noir. It was the perfect choice with our dinner- light but flavorful. I'd definitely order it again. We also ordered two flatbreads, the sweet corn & tomato and the asparagus & wild mushroom. If you really twisted my arm, I might say that the corn & tomato was my favorite. But they were both so delicious, that it really is a tough decision. Before bringing our entrees, our waitress brought out the focaccia bread with pesto dipping sauce. I had to really try and restrain myself from eating all of it, so I would still have room for dinner, but it was hard because that stuff is delicious!
When my meal arrived, I was slightly disappointed by how small it looked. I thought that maybe I should have loaded up on the focaccia while I still had the chance. I had ordered the Sweet Potato Cannelloni, and after the waitresses ravings, was really hoping for something a little larger. But when I took my first bite, everything changed. The sauce was so rich, and the only thing I can think to compare it to was cake. Each little bite of cannelloni was taking a bite of the best cake I've ever had. It was so sweet, but not overly sweet. And with little pearl onions and brussel sprout leaves scattered throughout, I was seriously in Heaven. I devoured my meal, even though I felt full about half way through, I just couldn't stop.
The ambiance and service was great, but the food was amazing. It's definitely on the pricey side, but so worth the cost. I encourage everyone to stop in for a little bit of Heaven.
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