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| - Our dining experience here this past weekend was exceptional to say the least. While waiting for a table, we enjoyed drinks at the bar. Their cocktails are definitely worth a try! The Dream Catcher was a dream to drink and the perfect way to start the night.
Once we were seated, it didn't take too long for us to peruse the menu as it was just one page with dessert options on the back. We had never really dined with small plates before, so it was very new to us. Their duck fat fries were definitely my favorite of the night. The fries were so crispy!! Every bite delivered a satisfying crunch and burst of parmesan flavor. The garlic aioli dip was the perfect complement to these lightly salted fries.
We also tried their charcuterie platter, which came with 4 different cured meats, 2 different cheeses, and some crispy bread pieces. I am particularly sensitive to salt, but I think most people would thoroughly enjoy the strong flavors on this platter.
By the time we finished these two "snacks", I was already feeling pretty satisfied. But we had already ordered two of their small plates, so the food kept coming. One thing that really stood out throughout our dinner was how patient and attentive the waiters were. Our little table never felt crowded with plates, and the waiter brought out dishes as we were ready for them. Clearly they pay a lot of attention to the guests, and we really appreciated that.
Moving on to the small plates, we first tried the lamb carpaccio: thinly sliced smoked lamb meat served with corn shoots and an egg yolk on top. The entire dish felt very light to eat even though the plate was quite big. The flavors were on point.
We also tried the octopus, which was so perfectly cooked!! The octopus was not chewy at all and had lots of savory bits from the char. The mole it was served with was also really delicious.
Finally, dessert! We went with the sfinigi, which is a traditional Italian dessert of fried dough balls infused with chocolate and orange flavors and covered with chocolate drizzle. It was the perfect blend of crunchy and soft, sweet and slightly bitter. We were already feeling so full from the meal that we had to take half of the dessert home. But that just meant we would get to enjoy it another time!
Overall, this was an extraordinarily satisfying dining experience. The service was quite exceptional. The plates were creative, inventive, and very well executed. I would highly recommend A Pig In A Fur Coat to anyone in the neighborhood looking for a new food adventure, even if you're just stopping by to see the cute pigs sitting by the windows!
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