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| - Loved the vibe and had wonderful (as long as you don't mind familiar) service. The amuse and apps were definitely the highlight of this meal, far outshining the main courses.
The amuse was a perfectly cooked bite of duck, really a great start. For apps, we shared the venison with foie (really good), the smoked duck (fantastic, non-kitschy smoke-releasing presentation and a flavor heavy on anise, which I as a licorice hater somehow found room to adore), and a raw fish and yucca plate (not totally memorable, but definitely fresh and not disappointing). I think we were all hoping for killer next courses, but I think we all were a little nonplussed. Two of us went for the seafood mix, which had its highs and lows (not too rich broth strangely labeled as a bisque with some great bits of fish and some lackluster mussels), and another for the pork (definitely not the best iteration any of us had tried). Still, I think the tone of the meal and the good start made this an overall positive and I'd go back to find some better dishes to try.
It is a relatively pricey meal, and the wine list reflects that.
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