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I was very sad to see legume leave Regent Square, but I was intrigued by the promise of Chef Keith Fuller taking over the space. I have not been disappointed, to say the least.
I have been several times now and my food crush on Chef Fuller only increases with every visit. Oh my, oh my. Chef Fuller loves meat, so much so that it is represented among his many tattoos. His business partner, however, is a vegan. I can't say for sure how much that influences Fuller's menu choices, but there are always vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, and they are NOT afterthoughts.
My first visit was in summer and I can still recite my entire meal from memory. It was a sticky August day and I ordered an herbed lemonade. When your beverage elicits positive expletives from you, you know your meal is off to a good start. Wow, was that good. Basil and mint bruised and soaked in hot water, cooled, strained, and blended with citrus juice it was a perfectly refreshing and delicious beginning to what would turn out to be a fabulous meal. I couldn't pass up the chilled watermelon soup which was also refreshing. A little vinegar added some excellent brightness to the cool sweet melon flavor. One of my dining companions had the grilled watermelon salad with sweet frisee and some salty kalamatas for contrast. I had checked out the menu on the door prior to our visit and was delighted beyond my ability to accurately convey to see mole sauce over vegan vegetable cakes served with roasted corn salsa and fingerling potatoes, so I knew what I was ordering before I walked in.
Already savoring my experience, thanks to the fabulous starters and just lovely service, my entree arrived. One bite, and I was in love with this restaurant. The mole was what mole should be--complex, savory, sweet, with flavors slowly surfacing and shifting. Fabulous hints of cinnamon and spice floating on a rich, savory chocolate-tinged background. Mmmm. I swooned.
Ok, I lied a little bit--I don't remember what I had for dessert. I remember it was good, but the excellence of the mole sort of overshadowed the experience.
I have been back several more times and plan to be back many more. Each time, I have had excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful service (always from Marie--she's great!) and wonderful menu options. It is a teeny place, so reservations are recommended, but don't assume you won't be able to walk in.
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