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| - For starters, this restaurant was right next door to one of my favorites: Caffe Boa. This was my birthday dinner from Chad so I decided to NOT ask to go to the neighbors establishment instead of his choice. I AM SO GLAD I DIDN'T! D'Vine was exactly that devine!
We started off with a small rundown of the specials and favorites of our waitress. She was extremely helpful in explaining her favorites. I find it helpful to ask the people who work there what is good, as they usually are spot on.
I stared off with a wine trio flight. The Rose' I found them refreshing and satisfying. I also sipped on water with cucumber, who knew it would be so refreshing (and also great to cleanse the palette). We then decided to try several appetizers or tapas. 3 different types of bruschetta: traditional (tomato, garlic, and basil), caprese (tomato, mozzarella, and basil) and brie (brie cheese, apple slices and sliced almonds) each wonderful in their own rite. Our second appetizer was the cesar salad in which we substituted the chicken with salmon.. EXCELLENT! I was pleasantly surprised at how much the taste delighted me. Our third was the stuffed mushroom. I thought it was going to be something like fried mushrooms, but it was a portabello mushroom that had Gruyère cheese, Parmesan sprinkles, red onions and was sauteed in butter and shallots. Wonderful! Fourth and last was the fruit and cheese plate. your choice of any two or four: bleu, brie, white cheddar, gruyere, gouda
havarti, robusto, or featured cheese of the day served with spiced nuts, fruit, mixed olives and crostini. Sigh..
Main course consisted of the handmade pasta (cajun alfredo) with spicy Italian sausage (Chads) and the mac and cheese. This was no ordinary mac and cheese. It was made with smoked gouda, heavy cream, smoked pork, and penne pasta. Covered in a blanket of toasted breadcrumbs, shredded cheese red onions and bacon. OMG.
Last but not least dessert. I had the granny apple pie with caramel sauce and paired with a tawny port (cannot remember the name sorry!) Chad had the chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce. A M A Z I N G! I mean it... this place was awesome. Live music (think John Mayer) awesome atmosphere. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. This place was excellent.
Prices were not too bad if you didnt have all the appetizers and wine I had haha.... I will return, you can count on that and I will be hungry when I go!
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