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We enjoyed the Abbaye de Bellocq and Taleggio Caravaggio cheeses with the order of the French plate that included pate, cornichons, figs, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, and baguette. None at the table were very knowledgeable about cheeses, but we told our server Zach our likes and dislikes and he steered us in the right direction. This was a very nice start to the meal and ample for four people. We paired it with an '08 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc.
There was a dinner entree of risotto cakes w/ peas, asparagus, and mushrooms that we all wanted to try so we put it in as an order for an appetizer. The portion was fairly small so it was perfect for an appetizer, but I would have been a little disappointed had someone ordered it for their main course.
For our entrees two of us ordered the duck and the other two ordered the scallops. The duck was prepared perfectly with crisp skin and moist breast. This was served atop a red-wine risotto with blackberry gastrique. The menu stated there would be seasonal vegetables, but I caught very few on my plate. The scallops were also cooked perfectly and were served with spinach/tomato/olive pasta. We ordered a bottle of Delas "Saint-Esprit" Cotes du Rhone. I felt bad about ordering one of the cheapest bottles on the menu (only $20!), but the Cotes du Rhone caught my eye and I wanted to try it. It ended up being a very nice wine, whatta steal.
Due to dietary restrictions of one guest, we had to request a change on one of the entrees and the server was very respectful of it and discussed it with the chef who obliged with no issues. Kudos for going out of their way to take care of us.
For dessert we had a chocolate cookie filled with molten chocolate served with ice cream, along with crème brulee. Both were not out of this world, but a nice finish nonetheless to a fabulous meal.
All in all this was a great place that was very reasonably priced where you could go all out and not feel too bad when the bill came. :) I enjoyed the wine list and it was apparent that they did not markup their wines as much as other restaurants. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is portion size, lack of vegetables with the entree (I much enjoy a meal of protein, vegetable, starch with somewhat equal ratios), and there was not one "wow" factor in which I will be telling my friends "You MUST order this dish" or a dish I have to come back for. I wouldn't have minded the small portion size at all had it perhaps been on a bigger plate with more use of color.
I would definitely enjoy coming back and would love to try their happy hour. I also love how they are open on Monday evenings since a lot of nice places aren't.
Sorry this is my first time writing a review so if you don't want to read the whole thing:
Positive:
GREAT wine list
Outstanding cheeses
On the mark entrees
Knowledgeable and attentive staff
Negative:
Portion sizes
Lack of vegetables
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