Just tried out this new resto a few saturdays ago. The atmosphere was cozy and bustling, but not too busy. The open kitchen was nice and the wait staff was attentive, but perhaps could have been more informative. Which didn't really matter in the end as our dishes were all amazing.
We started with the crostini which I thought was brave pairing of soul food ingredients. The grated parm really brought together the sharpness of the sauteed rapini and hearty pate. Next the Hamachi salad was tart, yet sweet and the fish was fresh and plentiful. To finish we had the octopus and chicken liver agnolotti which we shared and was also a nice combo of flavors. The octopus was grilled to perfection, pleasantly meaty but still tender with bright summery flavorings, the agnolotti was a treat for me and my girlfriend who doesn't normally eat liver at all, really liked the dish and ate a bunch of it. The flavor was surpisingly light.
What stuck out for me was the flavor combos, pleasing proportions and thoughtful ambience. bon appetit!