Beauty & Essex - Intriguing entrance through a high end pawn shop leading into a world class ambiance through a single door.
Service - Above average. Staff was well versed with the menu and good with recommendations.
Pricing - Acceptable however certain dishes can feel like they are overpriced when they are not matched with extraordinary tastes.
Little Neck Clams - Served on ice on the half shell. Presentation was just like what one would receive with Oysters however these were just small clams. I got what I asked for. Nothing special or beyond average.
Chile Relleno Empanadas - Presentation was good. Taste was average. The Empanadas were a little too floury for my taste buds.
Chicken Meatballs - Thus dish was exactly as titled. Meatballs made out of chicken. Average dish.
Scallops - This is an awesome dish. Priced as such as well. Tasted delicious right down to the bed of corn the scallops were laid upon. This saved the day and the glass of wine.
Summary - This is a Tapas style restaurant. Small portions designed to order and taste several items in one sitting . I get that. However, when the restaurant is a Tapas style restaurant then it better hit a home run every single time on every single dish. This establishment fails to do so. We left Beauty & Essex feeling like we consumed several items of average appetizers.