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| - 3 Palms is an interesting restaurant for me. On one hand, I like the concept but on the other hand, food and prices weren't the best.
First, the concept is pretty cool. The decor is nice and cozy, with different elements that gave the restaurant a premium feel. I like the idea of a nice big wood oven and making great food with fresh ingredients. Having a nice open air area for dining while still protected from the elements is a neat feature. Service is friendly, dining room is fairly spacious, and plating is done nicely.
Here are my thoughts on the dishes i ordered:
- Daily fresh baked bread plate: Probably should get some free bread with the meal, but at least this was generously sized. The bread is quite chewy and is served at room temperature, however it is very meaty. There is a ton of Parmesan cheese on top of the bread, however this flavor is somewhat muted -- though it provides some heartiness to the dish. The extra virgin olive oil had a pleasant and bright flavor, but I wish it had a fuller body. The other flavors of the dish completely overpowered the balsamic vinegar but it did add a nice small touch of sweetness and some color to the dish.
- Chicken avocado sandwich: Very fresh, with high quality ingredients. The chicken was very tender and the avocado added a nice earthiness to the dish although it wasn't super creamy. The ciabatta bread was excellent and shone as the star of this dish.
- Fruitti di mare pizza: The basil stood out in this dish, adding a great compliment to the sweetness of the sauce. The tomatoes in this dish had a great texture and juicy bite to them. The seafood was presented plainly, not too salty or seasoned and cooked tender. The dough had a pleasant chewiness.
Funghi pizza: The mushrooms were juicy, dough was tasty with a nice wood flavor, onions added a nice sweetness to the dish. Simple but delicious.
Baked garganelli: Small portion, but this was cooked perfectly al dente. The pasta sauce was nice and sweet and went perfectly with the mix of meat and cheese. The pork flavor really stood out in this dish.
Overall, it was a bit pricey for what I got, but I did like the use of more rustic cooking and overall making efforts to provide a more unique dining experience. I understand their attempts to infuse subtle flavors and introduce a variety of textures and different elements into the dishes -- and maintaining a distinct theme to make each dish unique. I also applaud the use of fresh, high quality ingredients -- though for the price paid I would've liked a few more basil leaves on my pizza or avocado in my sandwich.
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