Mora has won us over- hearts, stomachs and all. There's no two ways around it, our first visit during opening week left a lot to be desired. The GM, Chris, has a great way about him and set us up with a reservation for a return visit that made us totally forget anything was ever awry (didya notice the 5 stars and not a measly 3 or 4, yeah.. THAT good.) Our second server Renee was perfect, the ambiance was killer and as mentioned the management is the best I've encountered anywhere. But come on- you and I both know you're going for Scott Conant's food. So here's what I know- in order of deliciousness:
*Gnudi- my version of carb heaven. Little puffy pillows of happiness in the most delicious sauce known to man. I've said "this is a must" in previous reviews; I was lying. THIS is a must.
*Brussels- so frickin good. Perfectly roasted with a great chili bite with savory bacon and sweet onions.
*Sopressata pizza- Awesome crust, sauce and cheese but lacked salt (odd because you'd think sausage would be salty but no sir).
*Little Gem Lettuces- a REALLY good Caesar salad. Our server convinced me to leave on the fish egg breadcrumbs and I was pleasantly surprised.
*Ricotta fritters- tons of flavor but way too rich for me. One bite was plenty.
*Bread cart- a good starter but nothing I'd ever crave or consider ordering twice.
*Seafood pizza- PASS. Great crust and sauce topped sparingly with seafood bits and no creamy element or sauce to bring it together.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Mora. Thrilled you're here!