Love this place. We were wandering down 8th Ave trying to decide on a place to eat and came across Home Tasting Room.
Initial impression when we went in was a nice atmosphere and great decor with awesome 'fireplaces' attached on the walls. We had a choice to sit at the bar, where you can see what the chefs are doing in the kitchen or at a table. We chose to sit by the bar, which I highly recommend if you have previously wondered if what you see on Hell's Kitchen is actually how it is in a professional kitchen. I will let you find out for yourself if it actually is!
Home Tasting Room is a bit like a tapas place where they have a selection of starters, dinner plates and large dinner plates. The waitress recommended 3 dinner plates to share between the two of us, which was a good amount if you're planning on having dessert.
We had the Crab Ravioli, Bison Tartar and Scallops with Bacon. The chef Geoff Rogers started us off by serving a 'Surf and Turf' amuse-bouche himself. It was a prawn cream sauce with a slice of pork belly, and it was fantastic. The belly wasn't too fatty but enough to melt in your mouth and it went well with the sauce. The food was excellent with the bison tartar being my favourite among the three.
Since we were watching all the dishes being made, I have to say the duck and lamb dishes both look amazing! I will definitely have to try it the next time I go back.
I recommend trying this place! Awesome food with a really relaxed and low key atmosphere.