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| - Wow...wow. I had read some positive reviews of Sonata's and decided to take my parents there when they were in town visiting last week. We were all blown away by every aspect of this dining experience. The first thing of note was that the decor is very modern but comfortable. The patio looked amazing. I will be back to dine out there when it warms up a little. Second, our service was stellar. Our server, Gina, was friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. The manager even took the time to come over and speak with us for a few minutes after our meal. Last but not least, THE FOOD! I was skeptical about Eastern European cuisine because it's not my usual go-to, but I am so glad that I tried it. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. For an app, we had the highly recommended Kepta Duona--rye bread fried in duck fat and smothered in cheese. It was one of the best things I have ever eaten. For our entrees, I had the short rib stroganoff, my mom had the 1/2 duck, and my dad had the lamb. We loved all of them. My mom said she'd never had better duck, and the short rib practically melted in my mouth. Just FYI, it's not a typical stroganoff. Instead of being mostly noodles, it is a large piece of short rib atop a small portion of noodles. I was initially disappointed because I love pasta, but that disappointment dissolved as soon as I took my first bite of the meat, which deserved to be the focus of the dish. All of the desserts sounded amazing, but we just didn't have room! I can't wait to go back again and again!
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