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I walk by Legume every single day on my way to and from school. Located in a busy part of Oakland, the exterior of this restaurant looks small and unassuming, but once inside, I realized how big Legume actually is! Clean and warm ambiance. There is also a conference room setup for dinner meetings.
FOOD
Wow! Let me say it again for emphasis--Wow. I'm kicking myself for not checking Legume out sooner. Since I live so close, I figured I could stop by anytime. True, but I just denied myself extremely delicious and well-made food for god knows how long. Well, better late than never!
Entree: Pork Shoulder with Spätzle, Beer Braised Sauerkraut, Apples, Horseradish, Dill.
They might as well have not given me a fork! The pork shoulder was THAT tender. I don't think I've ever had such soft pork before. With a gentle poke, I was able to break the meat. I felt so powerful! I mean, I've been working out, but...I'm going to give Legume the credit here! Accompanied with Spatzle (noodles), the dish had some carbs to go with the protein. The Sauerkraut and dill added extra flavor. While the warm apple slices seemed random at first, the sweetness rounded out the rest of the entree very well.
Side: Thinking that this entree was mostly protein, I got a side of Tallow Fries with Aioli to balance out my protein-heavy meal. Potatoes are vegetables, right? :). Pretty good, but to be honest it was quite salty. Probably will skip this side next time.
Dessert: Poached Pear-Frangipane Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream. Never had frangipane before, but the name sounded fancy (if Frangipane was a person, she would be Topanga's best friend. "Boy Meets World" was such a great show!). Frangipane did not disappoint...Mmmm so good! The description was pretty spot on: a pear tart with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Can I have another?
SERVICE
Very professional and attentive. The servers (even the ones who served the drinks but did not take our order) all knew a bit about the menu offerings. They helped give us suggestions and our party was more than satisfied. Although it did not feel slow, the dinner itself did take a while. Credit to the good pacing of bringing out the food; it felt like we did not have long waits at any point. I would suggest budgeting 1.5-2 hours for dinner, in case you need to go anywhere after.
IMPRESSIONS
No doubt, I'm coming back again! Such a great dining experience and the food was beautifully done. No, this is not a fancy place that serves mini portions fit for a mouse. This is a fancy place that serves regular (my stomach thanks you!) sized portions fit for a person who wants a special dinner done right. On the expensive side, but well worth it for the quality AND quantity. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
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