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| - Made reservations for Saturday night at 6:45. When we arrived (they have valet parking) we entered the restaurant and was greeted immediately. Once we were seated our server Molly greeted us and grabbed our drinks. The decor was a modern but rustic theme. I definitely enjoyed it. It wasn't dressy attire (I mean you are in a hotel after all). I did not see any children though, but I was not looking for them as well.
- pork belly: IT WAS AMAZING!! It was very tender.
- Pretzel bread: It came with three different butters. The first was a bit on the sweeter side but still pretty good. The next was a cheerwine butter (I LOVE CHEERWINE). The last was my favorite which was the honey butter. The pretzel bread was DELICIOUS. I wanted a whole pan on the bread.
- Deviled eggs: They were pretty good, very creamy. There is a bit of a spice, but very mild. Also, they cut the bottoms of the eggs so they sit flat, so be careful when you bite into them.
- Winter Vegetables (I think this was the name): They were refreshing and light! It was nice to have something to almost "cleanse" the palette.
- Scallops (entree aka "Large"): They were a pretty good size (not too small - like some restaurants have). They were tendered and fresh. The broth (just a little on the bottom) was very good, and added some extra flavor to the dish.
- Pork Shank (entree): MY FAVORITE!! The pork was so tender and flavorful. It literally fell off the bone when I was cutting it off. You honestly do not even need to sauce that it came with because it was so good without it - but I love sauces... It was amazing, and definitely my favorite item off the menu.
- Corn (side): It was good, but a little too creamy in my opinion. It was a pretty big portion and you could definitely share it with 3 or 4 people.
- Green Beans (side): There was a little spice, but nothing too hot or overwhelming - just did not except it. There were sliced apple pieces as well!
- Broccoli (side): It was nice, and beautiful. There is a little spice in this, as well - just so you know. It was still good though!
- Fingerling Potatoes (side): They were crispy (do maybe pan fried? Not sure), but they had an aioli sauce (under them I believe) that was fantastic! it was pretty good! My favorite side dish!
- Apple pie (dessert): The filling was very good! They did have oats on the top, which were good! The pie crust itself was a bit hard to cut, and I did not like it that much. We also got it with ice cream (of course). Definitely shareable!
They have valet parking (that's free for Stoke!), so that was a plus.
Overall, our server was very friendly and nice. She suggested items for us, and even chit chatted a little (and I am not a huge small talker, personally). The food was spectacular. I will definitely be back in.
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