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| - Since it opened, folks have been telling me to have my lunch over at the bar at Home Tasting Room. Yesterday I decided to take them up on their suggestion. As lovely an experience as it is at one of the tables, sitting at the countertop by the open kitchen makes for a different view of Home, and I like it!
Watching the kitchen staff preparing food for later, heck, even watching them make my own meal-right down to the garnish, was fun to see. Although, I'm thankful for the sneeze guard between us ;). Tip: If you watch them cut potatoes long enough, they might just start talking to you!
Is it possible to admire your sandwich? I think yes. This time round, I ordered the Home Reuben. Thinly shaved slices of meat with homemade sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese between two toasted slices of bread. That was a worthy sandwich. The cup butternut squash soup was a nice addition. My meal at Home wasn't complete without a glass of their riesling and some apple cranberry crisp with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. The riesling is just a smidgen shy on the sweetness scale of being a dessert wine, but that's just the way i like it.
Somehow, I've lucked out with having Ryan as my server each time I've been in. He's attentive, and knows his stuff (my first time in he recommended the bison tartar... it's still right up there!).
I only wish my wallet could afford to eat here more often. That being said, my mouth and tummy thank me after each visit. And I do like the fact that I can order some of the wines as a 2 oz serving if I'm wanting to try them out, or just have a bit to sip with my food.
My other favourite part of the restaurant are the doors that are painted and hanging on the back wall. Have a look next time you're in, they're funky!
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