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We started with Butternut squash- smoked Gouda fondue, which any lover of cheese will enjoy. Nothing spectacular, but definitely enjoyed the subtle sweetness from the squash. It did have a slight floury taste...which I'm guessing came from the flour not being cooked out enough during the roux stage. The cranberry-walnut rolls were delicious...just wish there was a little more. The Asian pears were ripe, as well as the apples. But again, more bread would've been spectacular!
I ordered the gnocchi., which I was hesitant about. There's a restaurant that makes the most unbelievably delicious gnocchi dish, so I'm always afraid of being let down when I order it elsewhere. Unfortunately, Pura Vida's gnocchi confirmed my fear. They were slightly chewy, dense and a little dry. The balsamic glaze was good, just wish there was more of a sauce to take away from the dryness of the gnocchi :/ This definitely isn't going to deter me from coming back and trying something else!
The star of the meal was definitely the Pb&J dessert....so good. The chocolate cake was so moist, and the PB filling was so smooth and delicious, without being too rich and heavy. Definitely ordering that again!!
Service was friendly and helpful. Definitely can't wait to try this place out again!
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