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| - I really enjoyed my dinner here. The menu is different enough to be unique, but not completely out there that you don't recognize a word.
First impressions count and the friendly valet started our evening off well. We were seated promptly at a white-linen table. Angela was our server and she was both engaging and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. My girlfriend is a pregnant vegetarian and Angela was very accommodating with her, making suggestions and recommendations and not fazed at all when we asked to modify a menu item based on her menu restrictions.
The wine list is just big enough and veers away from boring middle of the road selections. I had a GSM which was great. There is a full bar and a gin martini arrived at the table smoking from dry ice. Nice touch.
I had the Sand Dabs (my first time) and they were amazing. Flat fish, similar to Sole and the brown butter and almonds really complemented the dish. My girlfriend had the paella as did one of our other companions, but with the addition of chicken as recommended by Angela. Our fourth had the duck, perfectly cooked to medium rare. He was impressed.
The menu items are a la carte, meaning that all you get is the protein. This can be a little misleading as reading the descriptions might lead you to think that sides come with the entrées, but Angela was quick to explain that it was a garnish rather than a side. The "Local Produce" (Sides) page was full of imaginative local, seasonal vegetables prepared quite eclectically. We ordered the Beets (comes with hazelnuts, feta and a huckleberry vinaigrette) the Fried Red Potatoes which were tossed in herbs and garlic and served aside a Brava sauce with a poached egg on top. Broccoli with a Cheddar sauce which packed some heat and on Angela's recommendation, the Kale which was out of this world. I can tell you I'm not a big vegetable fan and kale usually isn't on my grocery list, but this was great. I couldn't get enough.
Desserts are also well thought out and uniquely presented. We split a Chocolate Puddin' Cake, which was served in a mason jar with melted marshmallow on the top; the Sweet Potato Cheesecake, which sounds disgusting, but is absolutely the opposite and a sorbet pushpop, yep, just like you remember from your youth - only better.
There were other great items on the menu, such as bone marrow, sweetbreads, octopus and pork belly, so I know I will be coming back!
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