Visited 8/29/15
My wife and I had the distinct pleasure of dining at Kindred this past weekend, and absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. Having been let down by several new restaurants of late, this is a dining experience that delivers.
It was a pleasant evening so we decided to sit outside and wouldn't have had it any other way. Though the inside looked fine (with most seating upstairs), dining alfresco was the right move.
It's been said before and I'm sure it will be said again - the milk bread is unbelievable. The best free-bread-delivered-piping-hot-to-your-table that you are apt to have. So soft and chewy, with a salt crust that is perfect. It was so good, we begged for a second loaf.
We decided to have a number of small plates. My wife started with the Heirloom Tomato and I had the Salumi - these were delicious starts to the meal. We augmented it with fresh Grandfather's Pickles and a bottle of chardonnay. We took our time and were never rushed. Attentive service for sure.
For our secondi, I had the Gnocchi with basil and garlic and my wife had the Squid Ink Conchiglie with shrimp - both delicious. We ordered that second loaf of milk bread to sop up the delicious sauces with each.
To finish, I had the lamb loin with grits that was fantastic, and my wife had a tasty black grouper dish. They were both elevated dishes that demonstrated a mastery of flavor profile.
We will be back. Often.