Would have given this 1 star but raised to 2 based on 2 visits to this restaurant. And the space is beautiful!
First time when it had just opened. Around 7 pm. The wine list wasn't printed yet but the hostess went to the basement and brought several bottles for our selection. She was informative and helpful. The small plates were really good and the place felt warm and welcoming. That visit would rank 4 stars and we gladly paid the higher than average prices.
Returned Wednesday of this week around 5:30. The hostess had a horrible hacking cough and could hardly speak. Oh my. There is no happy hour and the server laughed when I inquired. Our small plates were terrible! The cheese was almost frozen and had no flavor of the citrus marinade. The accompanying bread was cold and almost stale. The smoked trout was suspect, way too fishy even for smoked trout. We also ordered the white bean puree, which was ok but sported maybe a teaspoon of olives on top. When I asked if we could have veggies instead of bread, I was told in no uncertain terms that no subs can be made. Since the server had just gone to great lengths to explain the glazed carrot special, I found it odd that a couple couldn't be spared to accompany the bean dip. But regardless, her no-nonsense snippiness was unnecessary.
The place was almost empty the whole time we lingered over our wine and tried to pick at the food. Not sure what happened since opening, but definitely a down hill slide. Pretension and exceptionally high prices for lousy appetizers will not play well at this establishment.