"2017-08-20T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . "Had a wonderful dinner at Loka. Very friendly and attentive servers that know their menus very well. Couldn't decide on which beer to get so our server was kind enough to bring me a couple of samplers. Ended up going with the Sweetgrass Golden Ale, which was light and smooth (and tasted even better when I found out it was on sale at $6 a pint). \n\nFor the food, we got the \"taste the whole menu\" meat option, along with an extra side of the mushrooms from the vegetarian menu. The pickled Arctic char was very light and delicious and went well with the crispy leeks. The pig head croquette sounded scary, but it's just pork jowl meat, and was very tasty. The maple glazed pork belly was also very tender and delicious. The mushrooms with truffled potatos was also really good, especially the potatos. The deer lichen that came on top was a little chewy, but interesting to try. Unfortunately the other two dishes weren't that great. The shaved beef neck was way too salty for my taste. Smoked bone marrow also wasn't that great and the hard chip it came with just didn't work, as you can't spread the oily marrow on it. The goat yogurt cake for dessert was quite nice and refreshing. \n\nSharing a single order of \"taste the entire menu\" along with another side order is a good portion for 2 people with average appetites. I usually have a big appetite, but had a late lunch, so worked out just right. \n\nOverall, most of the dishes were delicious, the beer was great, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere very relaxing. Would definitely consider coming back."^^ . "1"^^ . . . "0"^^ .