November 21,
2009 -
Atmosphere is trendy cosmopolitan, high ceilings, soft
indirect lighting, exposed wood beam ceiling and brick walls adorned with
stylish decor all accented by soft uplifting music creates a wonderfully
comfortable, delightful atmosphere.
Atmosphere - 5/5
Food - Menu is contemporary American fare offering
imaginative and creative selections - beef, duck, venison, scallops, seabass,
vegetarian selections that a carnivore could love. Portions are appropriate.
Presentations are creative, picturesque, colorful and imaginative. The food
was spectacular! The scallops were the best ever anywhere - prepared
perfectly and served with a bacon lentil accent that infused a tasteful
essence. The beef tenderloin was prepared perfectly and served with a medley
of tasty vegetables that were also prepared perfectly, accented by a
succulent puree sauce accent. Duck was also crafted with a delicious
vegetable medley and accent sauce. Each serving selection was a symphony of
nicely integrated complementary flavors each worthy of a headline solo
performance. The fruit sorbet combination in a mint sauce was imaginative
and incredible.
Food - 5/5
Wine - The Winelist
is a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner. A well rounded
sound selection from all the major regions with well thought out fundamental
choices. The broad selection is not deep but represents quality producers
from first growths to lesser known and artisan producers. The list features
all safe choices that will sataisfy the oenophile and well serve the less
knowledgeable. There is a nice selection of half bottles and large format
bottles. The list features 750 selections that touch on all
essential and major wines at various price ranges from top to bottom. There
are Americans from California and the Northwest, French from Bordeaux,
Burgundy, Rhone, Italians, Germans, Australians, Spanish wines and South
Americans. The selection is imaginative and well done. (We were even steered
from our first choice to an alternate selection that was $25 cheaper!). The
spectacular wine cellar is glass enclosed adjacent the dining room with 18
foot high racks with a rolling ladder.
Wine - 4.75/5
Service was friendly, attentive, professional and efficient.
We had a wonderful experience.
Service - 4.75/5
Overall - 19.5/20 |