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Drinks: 4/5
(tasty local beer (Farmer Ted's)....good wine selection, cocktails, experienced & knowledgeable staff)
Cheese & Charcuterie plate: 5/5
(As mentioned later, this was the highlight. We went with Prosciutto, Chorizo, Chicken Liver Pate, with Manchego & Mimolette cheeses; It provided a great way to open the meal over initial drinks.)
Starter: 3/5
(We had the Pork Belly (awesome), although the bed of beans it was served over were pretty undercooked..)
Pasta: 4.5/5
(all Pasta made in house, we had Ricotta Gnocchi which was great in our opinion)
Main Course: 3.5/5
(We had Pork Chop, Duck, Short Rib, Lamb, & Whole Fish. Only complaints were execution...I hate to sound critical, but the Pork was a little chewy and definitely overcooked; same with the Duck...The Short Rib/Lamb & others were amazing though, and the review would have been higher had there not been the 2 critical temperature mistakes on the big ticket items)
Dessert: N/A
So, we had to stop somewhere!....Looked amazing though (Pumpkin Creme Brulee & Brioche bread pudding), that will be next time.
The Charcuterie & Cheese plate(s) were definitely the highlight of the meal.
I thought the wine was fantastic (2007 Row Eleven Pinot Noir), server was knowledgable with the pairings, and overall a great dining experience.
This is a great place to go in Charlotte whether you're a culinary expert or an aspiring foodie; they really leave no doubt that they want the food/ingredients to be the focus.
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