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| - Talk about a surprise gem in Lawrenceville.
Nestled closer to the river on 43rd, Kaleidoscope Cafe stands out among the older houses in the area with its colorful and artistic exterior. Inside, you'll find low lighting, fun decor, and amazing food.
The service was perfect. Our waiter was there when we needed him, answered our questions, and gave helpful recommendations. The service was prompt; keeping our drinks full without interrupting or disturbing our conversation.
For appetizers, the deep fried gnocchi was outstanding. I never had gnocchi prepared fried, so this was a tantalizing new experience for me. The gentle crispy outside merely contained the yummy goodness that awaited me as I bit in to the little fried nuggets of delight. The tomato/marinara sauce served along side was the perfect compliment.
The crab dip with bacon was a match made in heaven. Two things I can't get enough of; brought together in sweet salty matrimony. I would have ordered 5, but alas, there was still the main course.
To finish off an already outstanding evening of food, the crusted tuna with lavender mandarin yogurt sauce and pineapple risotto took me over the edge of food bliss. The tuna was cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious without overpowering the fish. Finally, the risotto was perfectly cooked and complimented the rest of the dish exceptionally well.
Overall, one of the best dinners I've had in a while. The only flaws I could really find in the place were a lack of linens and the BYOB policy (which is kind of a plus too). In the end, I barely remember not having linens on my table since what really stuck out was the exceptional food.
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