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| - Wow! This place is going to be a star to be reckoned with, 5 Stars for Service, Food, Value and of course...genius!
Last night we had the chance to partake in the sampling of menu dishes that were passed around to the guests, my 11 year old twins . We were welcomed at the entrance with genuine friendliness and given the rules of engagement for the event; a complimentary celebratory glass of Prosecco concoction that I wish I would have paid attention to so I could try to repeat it on my own...I'll just have to go back and try it again! I later had an Italian Summer with a dry Lavender Soda & Rosemary, dangerous :-)
Then there were passed samplings of menu items in just right portions to enjoy them all!
We enjoyed most the Grilled Pork Head Cheese Bahn Mi so tender, with a perfectly scrumptious sriracha aioli! My kids devoured it! The Chicken Fried Quail served with 2 delicate dipping sauces, one mildly sweet the other with just the right amount of spice.
We also had the Beet Risotto, Crispy Pig Ear Pad Thai, Pork Riblets with Coconut Rice, each worth having again and again. Thankfully, my kids know how to be mindful in of others, or they would have eaten every single Smoked Salmon Potatoe Rosti w/creme Fraiche!
Lastly for sweets we had a reinvented "Strawberry Rhubarb Newton" that I would buy by the dozen to add to our lunch boxes., daily, maybe even have them for breakfast with a yogurt! The grand finale was the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Mouse and Bacon ice cream!!! Orgasm for the taste-buds! Ooohs and aahs, eyes rolling in a state of, "I can't believe this is so delicious!" state of pure rapture.You must try it when you go...
The service exemplified genuine hospitality, my kids commented on "how nice everyone" was. Our server Katie was friendly and acknowledged my kids directly, I always appreciate that. Everyone we came in contact with was open and courteous, big smiles and helpful.
Chef Chris & his partner Adam have out done themselves! This place is a gem! We will be back, sit at the chef bar to watch genius in action. My kids said, "this is my new favorite place!" Yes folks my kids are foodies and if we were closer to downtown, I'd be in trouble!
The environment is snazzy but unpretentious, totally chill! It's a must! Go enjoy downtown and find your way to The Local! You'll be glad you did!
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