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| - I had another tasty meal last night. I did deduct a star this time since our server was not the best and the plating of our entrees was sloppy.
I ordered the Octopus again. I could not resist. It was just as delicious, juicy, and sweet as it was last time. Yum. My husband ordered the veal meatballs. I never would have ordered the meatballs. I'm not a big meatball fan. Nonetheless, I am NOW. Loved the veal meatballs, gooey cheese, pignoli nuts served with a bright, fragrant, fresh, and sassy tomato sauce. Double yum. I was tempted to order meatballs to go.
Sadly, my sweet corn lobster risotto was not on the menu. In its place is lobster risotto made with zucchini. I like the menu evolving with fresh seasonal ingredients although disappointed that their website menu states they still have the sweet corn risotto which is why my disappointment lingered.
I was also disappointed to see cheese thrown on my plate and hanging off the side. Really? Is the expeditor sick today? Nevertheless, the dish tasted great. Another perfect al dente risotto coupled with grilled tomatoes and cubed zucchini. Everything tasted delicious but I will confess I am unsure the zucchini did anything for the dish. The sweet corn on the previous preparation added an undeniable sweet profile- the zucchini..not so much. Nevertheless, I practically licked my plate clean as I love the remaining flavors.
My husband had the papperdelle bolognese. Another dish served with food seeping down the side of the plates. Aesthetics aside- Wow! Another delicious and flavorful dish. I loved this. The noodles were fresh and soft bathed in a rich and complex tasting bolognese. Every ingredient was present and required. Lovely dish I would recommend highly.
Lastly- the chef's tasting menu. I asked our waiter what today's tasting was and he said whatever the chef decides. Yes, I get that hence the name. But what has chef decided today? Still fumbling by the waiter. Hmm. Not sure if this is the impression that the restaurant is seeking to make but I never do blind tastings. The only chef's tastings I have seen and partaking in were able to tell me before ordering what I would be receiving today. It's a shame they lost out on making more money from me and who knows how many others if they would just explain it daily.
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