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| - I had really high expectations for Wild Rosemary considering that when calling for a reservation three months in advance, there was only one table available. So for this kind of exclusivity, I hoped for "blow my mind" status. I did not quite have the "exquisite" experience that the restaurant's slogan advertised, but the experience was still a decent one. 3.5 stars.
The atmosphere is quite delightful and you certainly feel like you're part of an exclusive club as soon as you enter the place. The decor is definitely very rustic chic and the music makes you feel like you're on vacation, except when you look out the window and see a run-down auto body shop across the street. There are only eight tables in the entire restaurant so the space is tiny but still, you don't feel crammed. Not having a neighbor hear your conversations is almost unheard of anymore so that's a plus.
Onto the food: not bad but not all that great either. Like I said, I was expecting to be blown away but I wasn't. You can tell the technique in food preparation is there so there's no doubt they know what they were doing, but the flavors were rather simple. Maybe that's what they were aiming for considering they're farm to table. Maybe you're suppose to appreciate the ingredients in their pure form. That's great but I can't justify spending that much on something I can make at home.
Lavash crackers and lemon hummus were served at every table. We ordered the Charcuterie to start. The hubby ordered the Pork Tenderloin and I, the Whole Branzino. Note that the menu changes regularly. So charcuterie is simple and can come off as a rip off anywhere so I won't get into that. The pork tenderloin was prepared perfectly alongside a ball of burrata, topped with honey and fresh berries. Flavor was alright, but not quite complementary. Each component of the dish seemed better suited eaten alone than together in that dish. The whole Branzino was also prepared perfectly. While presentation was impressive, it lacked much flavor. It was served with candied carrots that were decent. We ordered a lemon curd tart for dessert that was the best part of the entire meal. I would definitely come back here just for dessert if the wait for a table didn't extend for so many months.
Overall, I liked it, but didn't love it. The atmosphere is great but the food is simple, which can come off a little bland. Nothing wrong with that, but it just wasn't my forte especially when the total bill for two people was over $100. I would recommend it for special occasions, but expect simplicity at its best.
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