Really enjoyed my late lunch at Smallman yesterday from the Carota Cafe stall at Smallman Galley. It was a bit pricey (even by my Brooklyn standards), but exquisitely delicious. I had the ginger gnocchi ($15), which was served with fresh tatsoi and crispy kale over a savory bed of spiced pureed winter squash. I found myself rubbing the tatsoi into the squash with my fork to swipe up every last bit of its bright orange goodness. I have to say, it was quite a savory, rich vegetarian meal, but it wasn't a huge amount of food. I was glad to have ordered the golden tea ($4) as well, as its turmeric-black peppercorn-almond milk-coconut oil goodness helped fill me up enough to make it to dinner.
Service was reasonably quick, and the ambiance was rustic and casual. While I ate, I saw two guys from a local brewery come in with some wares for the bar staff to sample. People seemed to be enjoying the wares featured on the long beer list, too! Would for sure go back.