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  • I was thinking to myself: Chef Dennis Marron might have a few things in common with Herman Melville, the American novelist who wrote "Moby-Dick; or The Whale". *One thing would be the degree of detail both men employ in their craft. Melville was known for his intensely passionate and detailed prose about whales. Chef Dennis and his team think through EVERY detail of the WHOLE dining experience, beyond the food. The color scheme in everything--walls, seats, pillows even the dishware feels calming and peaceful as a day on the boat. The roped hoisting lines on the ceiling and the open kitchen that resembles a ship galley--pretty cool. And you just can't overlook the purposely tattered book menus and "torn/worn" book pages that accompany the plated dishes. How about the serving staff --- all tatt'ed and bearded and gorgeous in those merchant uniforms? (heart eyed emoji here) Even the friggin' striped paper drinking straws--adorable and biodegradable! *Second commonality, both men experimented with "form."  Melville brought his central story of his revenge on the white whale to a screeching halt so that he could instead profusely lecture on the anatomy of whales. Chef Dennis wrote his own modern story by boldly telling a city known for its deep loyalty to Heinz ketchup that, um, he will make you fall madly for his OWN housemade ketchup. (Just order his frittes and you'll see.) No matter what you order here, you'll note that like any great Chef, Marron took what he already knew would work in a seafood/steakhouse restaurant and boldly challenged it--moving beyond it. I've had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here in the last 2 months. The details he brought to the food at OTW are just as swoon-worthy as his restaurant experience. I've had incredible scallops. Shitake gnocchi. A buttermilk wedge salad. Eggs Chesapeake. And the Shakshuka. (dear God, so good!) And there's so much more on this menu I can't wait to taste. *Lastly, for me, I think Marron and Melville both share an authenticity that shines through their art. Both deeply passionate. Both deeply knowledgable and interested in their subject. Both enthusiastic, imaginative and brave. I really liked what he did when he introduced The Commoner. But I LOVE or, The Whale.
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