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| - My dining companion and I stopped by Revel + Roost after biking through the city, as he knew someone who worked there. The atmosphere was very elegant, but we were not made to feel out of place, despite our slightly sweaty condition. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly.
We shared two appetizers--Barbecue Short Ribs and Chilled Melon Soup--and I ordered the Apple Smoked Chicken Panini while my companion ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger.
The Barbecue Short Ribs were absolutely perfect! The sauce was just sweet enough, enhanced by the bread and butter pickle garnish, but not lacking in that smoky flavor you get in good barbecue. The pieces of boneless meat fell apart to the slight touch of the fork and simply disintegrated into juicy morsels in your mouth. I don't order short ribs, well, ever, but this was heaven in appetizer form.
The Chilled Melon Soup was also a delightful surprise. If you are not familiar with such a dish, it has the texture almost of a thin applesauce, and the cooling effect was much appreciated on the hot, summer day. The flavors were further intensified with a slight hint of mint and cumin-flavored cream, providing a contrasting mouthfeel with the somewhat granular consistency of the soup.
My Apple Smoked Chicken Panini was not exactly was I expected--I was thinking of a boring chicken breast with stuff on it--but it was more like a diced chicken salad with a piquant cheese instead of mayonnaise, and crisp apple slices completed a full sensory experience. The bread was toasted to perfection as well: not too crisp, not too soft.
I am sorry to say that I missed the opportunity to taste the bacon cheeseburger freshly prepared: I ate the remaining half of it the next day. I had to remove the tomato--I hate raw tomatoes--and unfortunately the tomatoey-ness had of course seeped into the bun. Burgers don't hold up well the next day, so unfortunately it seemed a bit dry, and I did not have any condiments to add to it. The beef patty was well-marbled, and I could tell that it would have been very juicy right out of the kitchen. I love me some ultra-processed American cheese most days, but the creaminess of smoked, sharp aged cheddar perfectly complimented the sweet and salty thick-cut bacon was thick-cut. I hate when the bacon is wimpy or thin-sliced, but you could actually feel the bacon with your teeth as you take a bite of of the burger!
Because my dining companion knew someone who worked there, we got a brief unofficial tour of the space. The downstairs "Revel" part is more casual dining, where the upstairs "Roost" is a fine dining experience. There are also private dining rooms, so the can probably host events, and the upstairs seems to have a full kitchen as well. I don't drive, so I wasn't paying close attention, but I believe Revel + Roost has a dedicated parking garage, or maybe it shared one with the attached Hilton? Either way, that sounded like bonus points to me.
I immediately recommended Revel + Roost to my friend the next day, and I know that he is very picky about his eating establishments. I certainly plan to return again soon.
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