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| - Came in on a Tuesday night for a family dinner - there were six of us, and we had one of the long communal tables to ourselves. I had made a reservation, but the restaurant was basically empty when we arrived for dinner at 7:30.
Our server, Emma, was incredibly friendly and let us know about all the specials and guided us through the wine and cocktail offerings. She made honest suggestions, which I always feel is more genuine than servers who just say they like everything.
What I especially appreciated was that she spent time with me going through the entire menu to point out what was gluten free, or what could be made gluten free. Per her advice, I ordered the trout with roasted beets. It was absolutely stunning. Bright and bursting sweetness from the beets, verdant green from leaves and herbs, and luscious silkiness from the creme fraiche. I also stole a few bites of the steak tartare served with Old Bay potato chips. It was well seasoned - and the perfect portion for a shared app or a light main.
Other dishes our group ordered were the roasted cauliflower (which was deemed to be too bland), and the signature P&L burger - delicious but for larger appetites!
The highlight of the night was when the kitchen whipped up a custom gluten free dessert for our table. The banana splits were a naughty retro indulgence, and had us all rolling our eyes in delight - they should put these on the menu permanently!
Thanks for helping make this family dinner a success P&L and Emma in particular - we'll be back for more banana splits!
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