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| - So, just got back from Winterlicious lunch at Sassafraz, or should I say their cafe bar? They don't actually seat you in their main dining room for Winterlicious, so we ended up at their crowded cafe bar with people always standing in the doors waiting to be seated by Maitre d'. It kind of gives you a feeling of being a second sort, but you get it at almost all trendy restaurants in Yorkville for Winterlicious. Past this little upsetting setback, everything was great.
Service: Immaculate. Always on time, never interrupting a conversation, attentive to details and pleasing you in every way. There are a few managers on the floor overlooking everything and attending to issues in a blink on an eye.
Food: Amazing. My first Winterlicious restaurant where I liked everything that was ordered. First of all their white Sangria is just like they make it in Spain, I might have to come back specifically for it. I ordered a potato celeriac soup which was delicious and had some truffle oil on top, my partner got salmon carpaccio which came with super fluffy whipped cream, for a second course I has mushroom stuffed chicken and my partner had braised beef cheeks. Both dishes were very well prepared, served hot of the stove, garnishes well complementing the meats. The dessert did not disappoint as well, my cheese came on a plate with a bunch of grapes, some crackers and dried fruits and my partner's lemon tart had some browned meringue on top and was very delicate. Overall, very satisfied with all we had.
Now the sour part, the price...all mentioned above and a cup of cappuccino came to 94 green papers, which is way over what I usually spend on a Saturday lunch, hence one star off. IMHO, good place for special occasions and for those who have unlimited finances.
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