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The ambiance is a wonderful hip casual as Fat Cats operates out of a converted house with wood floors, warm colors and cool paintings. Then come the drinks, in addition to a decent wine list, the cocktails show some imagination. For instance their Oaxacan Cooler ($10) uses Mezcal, St, Germaine, honey syrup, lemon and grapefruit which gives a smokey twist on the usual tequilla cocktail.
We were there on Thursday and for an appetizer we got the Bahn Bao ($8). The two decent-sized steamed buns each had a slice of pork belly (not just pulled or chipped pork) and then pickled daikon, hoison, and jalapeno cilantro to spice up the thick pork and gummy bun.
For the main course, either Jeannene or I always get their salmon dish and this time it was my turn. I am not a big salmon fan as it usually goes too much toward oily, but I love Fat Cats' as it is always cooked perfectly with spices that counter the heaviness of the fish. In this case, we're talking tandoori spice, chili oil and mint chutney to go with quinoa. The only downside is the portion size is a little skimpy but then again the price of $20 is going to be the least you'll pay for salmon at a top-notch restaurant. Jeannene went with the spring risotto ($16) ( why she would do that since it had no meat I have no idea!) but she loved it.
For dessert we had a banana fosters bread pudding which was delicious -- warm gooey bread with mushy warm bananas and a thick, and I mean thick, burnt caramel sauce.
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