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| - As I passed the velvet rope flanked by shiny, exotic cars I knew I was in for an experience. Some might call it a fine-dining experience, but clearly this was something more. A tribute to opulence and Regan-era excess, Dominick's is your seven-figure foodie fantasy come alive; from the moment you enter the swanky foyer to the gleaming 10 inch tower of tiramisu that finishes your meal. It's glittery, bedazzled, and oozing pretension - and I loved it.
The Service
My visit to Dominick's was the night after it's official opening. The service tried very hard to be as impeccable as the surroundings and, while not perfect, the charming staff and the sincere effort put forth made little things like missing napkins and bread plates instantly forgivable. Our server, Drew, let us know that the wait staff only had 2 - 3 tables each and it was very evident in the personal service we received. A few more weeks of experience for the staff should easily iron out the little wrinkles.
The Food
We started with the jumbo shrimp appetizer, which unfortunately came with 3 shrimp - hardly conducive to sharing - so we ordered two. And "Jumbo" they certainly were, accompanied by a kicky cocktail sauce which my dinner companion felt was spicy enough. Ever the daredevil, I added additional horseradish to mine because who doesn't like to burn the inside of their nostrils at dinner.
For the main course we both had the 9-oz filet, lobster gnocchi and steamed asparagus. My filet was a perfect rare-plus with a dark pink center, expertly seared and juicy.
Surprisingly the lobster gnocchi really stole the show for me. I'm not big on starches or cream sauces so when it was suggested I wasn't particularly excited; I should have been. The dough was light and fluffy, the cream sauce not too rich and the lobster added the perfect amount of salt & texture.
After dinner I indulged in a grand marnier while my companion ordered the tiramisu. He was presented with a 10 inch tall hunk of cake that could easily have been intended for 4 people. The tiramisu was spongy and light, with a lovely cool custard and only a subtle flavor of rum. A nice finish to an excellent meal.
Atmosphere
We were lucky enough to score a poolside table which started off as very romantic but over the course of the evening became quite the place for people watching. The scene at the small bar area on the 2nd floor was bustling and both the waiters and I wondered aloud how long it would be before a guest fell in the pool. I bet they didn't make it through the weekend without someone making a splash.
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