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| - We visited for the first time for Valentine's Day. The decor is warm & cozy, rustic, definitely a lot of reclaimed stuff. We felt like we had our own "space". The wait staff was very attentive and tuned in to when our next course should arrive.
I ordered an Old Fashioned made with Gin. Figured I might not get that opportunity again. It was surprisingly good. I followed with a Triple C Stout.
Bread with Freshly Whipped Butter/Cinnamon. It is wonderful. Too good, really. Filling up on bread is not a good idea.
First Course: Oestra Caviar, Sunchoke Crisps. Watercress Creme Fraiche, Yellowfin Tuna Tartar, Baby Parsley. Makes it sound like a caviar dish. It isn't, really. It's really a nice hunk of tuna with a few specks of caviar on it. No matter, it was delicious, but I think I might have named it other than "Happy Valley Caviar". No mention of where the Yelowfin Tuna came from.
Second Course: Oysters with Texas Pete and Sour Cream "Caviar", Sunflower shoots. Awesome if you like oysters.
Third Course: Scallops, Potato Salad, Baby Bok Choy, Applewood Bacon Vinaigrette. Started feeling like it was time to stop eating now.
Fourth Course: Tomato Braised Chicken Leg, Caroline Gold Rice, Baby Spinach. OK, so can I just take the rest of it home?
Fifth Course: Angus Ribeye, Blue Potato Puree, Carrots, Sorrel, Au Jus. Cause yeah, I really needed a second entree. Mama?
Sixth Course: Cow's Milk Brie, Beet Puree, Crispy Flatbread, Baby Greens. Because when you are stuffed you want a big ol' hunk of cheese. Cheese was delicious and we asked where it was from but we never got an answer.
Seventh Course: Spiced Cake, Cinnamon Streusel, Whipped Cream, Mallow, Chili Threads. Regret not boxing this, but at this point I thought I might explode.
So - was it good? Yes, awesome. Here are a few thoughts...
With this much food, it would have been more romantic to "share", especially on Valentine's Day. I don't think this was sized properly. I know for the price you don't want us to share, but if we can't eat it all...maybe too much is too much? Honestly half of what I had plus a small pour of each "pairing" would have been sized and priced right. I know you can't send anyone home hungry but I felt bloated like Elvis by the time we rolled out of there.
We are looking forward to going back. The food was very well prepared and presented, and the service was top-notch. Maybe just a few bites from a regular menu this next time tho.
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