I should start my review giving you a frame of reference of my expectations. Whenever I go downtown to have a great meal by great chefs with unique food - I have high hopes. I always expect to have the moment where you take a bite and sink into your chair with delight. I did not have that experience here.
While the food was freshly prepared and unique, it was not exceptional. The gnocchi was over salted, the dip for the chips was bland, and the crostini where over buttered. That being said, the scallops and the beef tar-tar where great. But overall the meal could not be saved by a few stars.
Despite the food, the location is excellent, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The waiter told us the owners are coming up with a new menu so I have not totally written Home Tasting Room off. Maybe I'll go back when they have re-thought their menu.