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| - Okay where do I even begin with this experience. I'll admit when we arrived, we were not aware of the tasting course structure and that it was pay what you want. Who I believe was the manager came over and graciously explained the concept, and asked us for any allergies, and we were a little let's say scared of what was to come--would we like the food, since it will all be a surprise? 7 courses?! But we were ready to try it especially after finding out the ingredients come from their garden out back and their farm up north.
To start with the wine (which I didn't have), the table raved over it, and gave it very high praise. Shortly after the first dish arrived: a pea gazpacho with pistachio dust. The best word to describe it was "beautiful". Next came a cucumber salad with a flax crisp, cabbage, pumpkin seeds, and a hazelnut vinaigrette. Extremely light and refreshing, and while we were happily munching away they brought the star of the meal: a sourdough flatbread. I don't remember all of the components but it was beyond fantastic. The base was made from leeks and the topping had a blend of peppers, chickpeas, almonds and was spiced to perfection. I would have eaten that ten times over. Following was a mushroom ravioli, which I didn't try as I hate mushrooms, but the whole table devoured and said the best ravioli that had ever had--apparently extremely soft and not at all doughy. Once we had finished this dish they asked us how our appetites were and suggested bringing the next dish split between the four of us. It was a gnocchi with a spinach purée and wilted on top. This is probably the best thing I've ever smelled in my life, but I'm not a huge potato fan, so it wasn't a highlight for me. We then opted to skip the next course and head onto dessert where they brought three small tastes: a strawberry and chocolate truffle dish. Fresh and delicious. A pana cotta with "flower salad" which was the best part of the dessert, but the pana cotta itself was a little too gel-y and an apple tart of sorts that was amazing as well.
Love how attentive the service was and that they throughly explained each dish. At one point the chefs brought our dish out which was so appreciative so we could compliment his beautiful work. It was definitely one of the best dining experiences we have ever had.
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