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| - I like how "California" has become restaurant code for "portions that are made for actual people, rather than gigantic monsters." Everything on our inaugural visit to The Greene House was flavorful and thoughtful, and it didn't make me want to be wheelbarrow'd out of there!
Every time I'm in Kierland I note how this place (like most Fox RCs) is busy and say I need to try it. I'm glad we did, and I can see why it's so popular! The interior is comfy and welcoming and makes you want to just stay a while.
We started with the hummus, which had my favorite mode of transportation for dip-to-mouth: grilled pita. Char marks just make everything taste so much better. The herby feta/tomato topping was a tasty touch. For entrees, I chose the fresh pasta (they had me at "melted tomatoes") while boyfriend chose the crispy half chicken. Both plates were a perfect dinner portion and really delicious. The tomatoes, spinach and cheese of my obviously prepared in-house pasta sound basic, but were executed in a sublime way. I know I'm waxing poetic about a simple pasta dish, but I really wish restaurants would understand the "less is more" way of operating. Boyfriend said his food was delicious, and I stole a bite of the creamed corn--whoa!!
Since you're not shoved into a food coma here, you get to try dessert! One word: doughnut. Do it. Warm, sugary/cinnamony doughnut (with doughnut hole!), side of two dipping sauces. Oh, those dipping sauces? Some sort of vanilla cream concoction and a strawyberry jam situation. Done. Devoured. MAGIC!
I'm really glad The Greene Room is close to home. It's outstanding!
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