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I was lucky enough to partake in the "soft" opening this week at Gertrude's (opening officially tomorrow).
First glance the decore is very nice, minimalist, and works very well with the rest of DBG. Sound is absorbed very well, so what looks like would be a very loud restaurant is actually very pleasant. Then when you look further you get a little peak into the kitchen from the dining room and you can see the awesome room they have for the "Chef's table". They even have a very large patio, which I didn't notice 'til our way out, as it was freezing (well for Phx anyway) outside and I wanted nothing to do with the outside that evening. It looks to have seating for upwards of 50 and has great views. Happy hour on the patio anyone?!
Being our first time we wanted to make sure to try everything we could:
Lamb Stuffed Ravioli - delish! the beans were a bit on the tough side, but might just not be my taste.
Breakfast & Brussels - my favorite thing all night. I love brussels sprouts and the preparation of this dish is excellent. Brioch toast with an egg int he middle and a brussels with bacon and caramelized onions salad, i cant wait to have more!
Grain salad - quinoawith micro greens and a maple lemon vin dressing. Very tasty, my dad who doesn't like quinoa love it.
Braised veggie - Swiss chard with a goat cheese creme, very well done
Fingerling Potatoes - triple fried, needed a tad extra salt, but you cant go wrong with these.
Entree
Swine - basically pork four ways. I am not a huge pork fan, but all four ways were yummy! Their house made sausage was the best, tons of flavor!
Snapper - I have never had snapper before, but it was a yummy light white fish, served with Swiss chard, fingerlings and pancetta, very tasty!
Red Chili Short Ribs - my favorit presentation plate of the night, smoky, tender and delish, I will probably get these next time I am in for dinner.
Dessert
Milk & cookies - adorable idea, excellent chocolate milk and three different types of cookies, my dad plate was clean when we were ready to eave so I think he liked it.
Dough nuts + Sauce - my choice, very good, warm dough nut holes with three dipping sauces. I wanted the chocolate souffle but it takes 30 minutes to make, so remember to order it early.
Everything was great and we had a wonderful time.
Note: to get there park by the gardens entrance, go through main gate and you will see the restaurant on the right hand side as you walk in.
Enjoy!
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