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My boyfriend made reservations about a week ago for my birthday dinner last night at FnB. They called him earlier in the day yesterday (Friday) to confirm, which I absolutely love.
We arrived 15 minutes early but were seated immediately by Pavle. He pulled out my chair for me, called me all different terms of endearment, was incredibly attentive, etc etc.
When my boyfriend asked if they had lemonade, Pavle said "no, but I have simple syrup and lime juice in the back. How about a limeade?" It seems silly, but that was such a great touch. Also, the limeade was awesome!
We ordered the moz/leeks/egg dish and oh, wow. The leeks were cooked perfectly, the bread crumbs added the perfect crunch, and the egg mixed with the delicious, warm, gooey mozzarella was the perfect mixture of tastes and texture. Wow.
We also ordered the grilled spicy broccoli with pistachios. Perfect amount of spiciness - not so bland that you're questioning where the heat went, but not so spicy to where your mouth is on fire for minutes afterward. The broccoli was thick and cooked perfectly - grilled and still crisp.
Both my boyfriend and I are vegetarians and were told that we could order a specially made plate. Because we were so full from the two appetizers, we split a vegetarian entree.
And again ... wow. We were given a plate overflowing with food. It was a trio of dishes - broccoli with (we think) cumin rice and a tomato garnish/sauce, potatoes with pea pods and (I believe...) spinach, and beans with spinach, and an array of green leafies. Each bite was more delicious than the one prior. We hardly talked as we devoured the food. So good, so tasty - everything was seasoned perfectly and perfectly cooked.
I was so excited to have a vegetarian dish that wasn't just pasta with a vegetable thrown in. It is so nice to have an innovative vegetarian dish that truly felt like it was made creatively. Pavle told us he truly appreciated the assessment of the vegetarian food, and we let him know how absolutely wonderful it was.
He also let us know they have a vegetarian tasting menu once every few months, which trust me, we'll be going to.
Overall, one of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. We truly felt like we weren't burdening the (amazing) staff with any requests or questions. They were all so friendly and attentive.
We will definitely be back to FnB.
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