"Woodlot had two distinct menus: one for meat lovers and one for vegetarians. Most dishes were prepared in the wood-fired oven with local ingredients that were cooked to mouth-watering perfection.
The server was knowledgeable with emotional intelligence to match. She was a skilled mind-reader, knowing when we needed a refill on our wine and when we just needed a little more time to gab. She recommended I start with one of Woodlot's signature dishes, Ember Grilled Hen-o'-the-Woods Mushrooms ($15). Delicate, but meaty mushrooms were combined with slightly crispy wild rice, black walnut, beet root and dill. The beet offered a sweet balance to the earthy mushrooms, and the dill added a slightly bitter undertone. Presentation was like nothing I've seen in recent memory--it was intricately plated and I savoured every last bite! Woodlot transformed this mushroom of the moment into a staple dish that will stand the test of time..."