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I finally had the opportunity to try out Robert Halpern's cooking and the positive buzz about the new Marigold Kitchen was fully confirmed by the array of beautifully cooked dishes I sampled.
The vibrant beet risotto pleased by its intense "beetness" as well as the prefect risotto consistency (something few restaurants here achieve). The mixed green salad was well composed and the pieces of lush, ripe persimmon gave it a unique flavor combination. We liked the Champagne braised escargots on crispy polenta, a very generous dish that brought a good number of rich mollusks to be shared around the table. Of the entrees, the "Colorado" rack of lamb brought four succulent, glorious lamb chops, the "New World Paella" featured was studded with cockles, scallops and langoustine, its seafood accent balanced by pieces of chorizo. Of the desserts, the Tahitian vanilla burnt cream was an excellent version of the ubiquitous crème brûlée: a thin, crackling caramel crust covered an intensely rich cream, livened by chili pepper. The profiteroles with a seasonal ice cream of pumpkin were good, the apple tart serviceable. The seasonality of the desserts was, unfortunately, marred by the chef's insistence to garnish almost all of them with strawberries - certainly a great accompaniment in early summer when local fruit is available, less so when flown in from the southern hemisphere.
The tasting menu looked intriguing and I have no doubt that it would provide a fuller appreciation of Halpern's considerable talent. At $85, it does not strike me as an easy ad-hoc decision for diners. It would be nice to have the option of ordering a less expensive (and extensive) tasting menu, let's say for $65. Given the quality and originality of the food, I am sure many patrons would come back for the larger menu.
The service was friendly and accommodating but a good distance away from the professionalism of the kitchen. "Who ordered the snails?" and "you guys" as a form of address are two things that could easily be improved on. The restaurant had a very nice vibe later on in the evening, when many tables were filled with smartly dressed diners of various ages and nationalities. The new Marigold Kitchen is highly recommendable.
Went back to Marigold Kitchen because I really like Erin O'Shea's menu and cooking. The standards… Read more »
Marigold is a cool little place that has become a launching pad for promising young chefs in Philly. The first time I went here, it was Michael Solomonov's restaurant (he's gone on to create Zahav in Old City). Last year, it was Erin O'Shea's Southern-concept restaurant, and now the head chef is a guy named Robert Halpern. Each time the ownership changes, it keeps the same name and the same basic decor, but the food changes A LOT. So, that means any review on Yelp before September 2009 is a review of a different chef's food.
The new chef's concept was described by the waitress as "classic French, but also really modern." I was surprised again and again by the food that came out of the kitchen during our recent visit -- there were lots of high-concept, "deconstructed" dishes that you don't see very often at restaurants in Philadelphia. The people next to us ordered something that involved little cubes of aspic, and there seemed to be a lot of foams on the menu. There were also many flavor combos on the menu that were truly unusual -- like lavender/tomato and vanilla/salmon.
Our food was very well prepared. My husband and I each got fish, and each dish was cooked perfectly. We also got the carrot bisque, the wild mushroom appetizer, and the profiteroles for dessert. All were very interesting, and sometimes very challenging to our tastebuds (we ended up trading entrees because my husband didn't like the vanilla/salmon combo at all... and I actually loved it).
Overall, it was a weird yet expertly-prepared meal from an ambitious and creative chef. Good luck to the new Marigold!
While there are numerous BYOBs in the Philadelphia area, what sets Marigold apart from the other great choices (like Matyson, Chloe, Lolita, etc.) is its charming atmosphere. Located on the first floor or a victorian home on the outskirts of Penn's campus, Marigold is good enough to attract people from all over the Philadelphia area. I have only been twice but everything I've had, from meat to fish are very tasty with an elegant finish. The most memorable dish I've had is the sweetbread, mostly because I was unaware what sweetbread actually meant at the time. Come on, the name is very misleading! Either way, I remember that the appetizer was an excellent choice.
Although I have moved to New York over a year ago, I miss the BYO restaurant scene in Philadelphia. I plan to make Marigold one of my first stops when I venture back to Philadelphia in the fall!
Tucked away amongst the beautiful old victorian rowhomes of W. Philly is this great spot that I've been going to for more than 5 years. It's one of my favorite BYO's to go to because it's nicely appointed without going overboard. The waitstaff has always been well educated about the food, and service has been great. The food varies from being just above average to absolutely stellar, depending on the visit, but it's always made me want to go back. Great place to show someone when you want to look like you know more about this town than the rest.
Expensive, esp since we were confined to the pre-fixe menu, which we were not fore-warned when we called to make the reservation and when we called earlier in the day to confirm the number of people in our group. The good thing was that the food was good. But I felt like I had arrived in a house I was uninvited. I felt uncomfortable.
This restaurant is a special place.
Took my parents there a few nights ago...well they took me...and we all loved it. It was exciting, thoughtful and the presentations/combinations were nothing we had ever eaten before. My Dad was a little confused about how to eat certain things...foams, dusts etc... but they flavors won him over... and the servers were helpful in explaining both the concepts behind the dishes and the way they were constructed to be eaten.
For appetizers we had escargot, foie gras three ways, oysters off the half shell. The first two were excellent and well prepared, I like slurping the oyster juice out of the shell along with the oyster so this presentation wasn't exactly what I wanted- I enjoyed in none the less.
For entrees we had a play on paella with cauliflower instead of rice and "pork and beans".
For dessert a creme brule with cayenne pepper - easily my favorite part of the meal and a chocolate torte with a basil crisp.
I would absolutely come back. The chef came out at the end of the meal and even those we were done with the second bottle of wine..(oh its a BYOB)...I think we managed to graciously thank him for the wonderful food.
If you live in University City you can't miss it for a special occasion!!
It's been a while since I've been out to a nicer restaurant. That' why it was such a treat last night to go to the Marigold Kitchen, especially with my friends Jonny and Amie. Marigold is a converted West Philly house that has been opened up into a nice dining room. The decor is simple and very attractive. Even the bathroom has charm. (Check it out before you leave).
We were sat quickly and looked over the menu. The service was good throughout the night. The menu has about a half dozen choices for each course: appetizers, dinner, and dessert. There were good options in each of the sections; repeat customers will not get bored.
We started with a cheese plate, three different cheeses which were each paired with accompaniments. We had a goat cheese, sheep cheese, and one other which was paired with white chocolate.
I usually don't go crazy over food presentation, but when it's a nicer restaurant I kind of expect it. Our food was brought out and looked delicious and clean. The portions appeared to be small, but in hindsight they were prefect. Also, the plates were huge and seemed to dwarf the food a bit. I didn't get a picture of the main dish, which is unfortunate. Amie and I ordered the same thing, Salmon over leeks with butter sausage sauce and fingerling potatoes. Each bite of my meal was a treat. Jonny ordered the halibut with fava beans and a sunny side egg. He enjoyed it, but concluded the salmon was better.
Nothing on the dessert menu was jumping out at me, so we decided to call it a night.
Bottom Line: This is excellent food. Further, it's a BYOB, and the prices are very reasonable. Tab was just under $100 for three, not including the beer we brought. Phenomenal experience and food for the price; this place is simply stellar. Lastly, Erin O'Shea is the head chef and will be moving on to work on Percy Street Barbecue, which could easily become the best BBQ in the city seconds after opening. It looks like she'll be leaving in a few weeks. If you're planning on stopping by, do so ASAP.
I quickly made a reservation here this past Thursday when I heard that Erin O' Shea was leaving at the end of the month.
I've been to Marigold for Dinner and Brunch service numerous times, and have been impressed by the quality of the food since my very first bite.
I'm sad to see her leave Marigold, but I'm greatly anticipating Percy Street BBQ when it opens later this year!
This terrific West Philly BYOB is well worth the trip from Center City. Nestled into a quiet corner on a pretty block, Marigold is a comfy, homey, and intimate. (We sat upstairs and thought it would be a perfect spot for a dinner party / birthday party for 15-20)
Their "3 for 30" prix fixe on Sundays is a terrific bargain, and the apple cake dessert should not be missed.
The presentation and taste of everything was delicious -- absolutely rivals Matyson, and like a classed up Audrey Claire (we noticed little bits of Mediterranean throughout -- eggplant etc).
The artwork in the bathroom is beyond charming ("Recipe for Dinosaur Soup")
Service was a bit spotty, but that can easily be overlooked when the dinner bill for 4 comes and it's $135 all in.
Great BYO that seems to reinvent itself fairly often--but not because it needs to. Comfortable atmosphere tucked away in a Brownstone in West Philly. The foie gras appetizer was unbelievable. I can't imagine coming here and not getting it. I gradually got sadder after watching it disappear bite by bite on my plate. The monkfish and paella entres were great too. Dessert was also well executed. I would hesitate to call this place spectacular or elite, but it is amazingly solid and consistent. It's a regular in my rotation and doesn't seem to be in danger of falling out anytime soon.
Very good but not exciting, which, for the price tag, it should be. The decor is lovely and novel, but the food is stock New American with a little bit of a Southern twist. None of the meat or seafood is particularly fresh, local, or sustainable--which again, I would expect for these prices. (Also, the bathroom is almost unusably dim.)
I do recommend getting something with the grits in it, and although I haven't been back I'd be open to trying them again sometime, if someone else was footing the bill.
We went there last week and it was very, very good. One of the top places we've been to in Philly. We could really see and taste the artistry in the flavor and texture combinations. Our appetizers were revelations -- velvety tuna tartare in a pickled-cucumber salad with a dollop of perfect, light horseradish cream, and foie gras on a surprising, slightly sweet cracker - almost a cookie. My dining partner had what she called an "amazing monkfish piccata," crispy on the edges but not overcooked, and served with an intense lemon sauce. I had the squab, which was interestingly gamy though perhaps not the most exciting item on the menu. For dessert we had a narrow wedge of rich chocolate tart with "seasonal" strawberries.
I was interested in trying some of that molecular gastronomy I've heard so much about, but there really wasn't much here -- very light foams (or "bubbles") on a couple items and that was about it. I would've like to try some more adventurous dishes.
I'm not a food critc. I don't like cooking shows. And I don't know much about fine dining. That being said, go here. It's so good. Everything is tasty. Quantities are spot-on. The food is really well prepared.
Bring a bottle of wine too.
Marigold Kitchen IS really pretty and cute and a nice place to dine. It's in a converted older house, and it still kind of feels that way.
The service was fine .... very professional, though somewhat cold. This doesn't really bother me though, as long as the service is attentive (which it was).
The food - it was good. The presentation was very nice, smaller portions, unique pairings of ingredients. My only complaint is that it's a little salty, but I am very sensitive to salt and try to avoid it, so others may not notice this. Or maybe it was just my dish (Wild Mushoom Ravioli-- delicious despite salty ) I also tasted the halibut, which to me seemed lacking in texture and I didn't like the combination of fish with the somewhat overpowering ham broth. But -- that is just me.
It is in a pretty section of West Philly, overall a nice dining experience.
The setting itself is awesome -- intimate and stylish, inside a West Philly row home -- and the dishes are super-pleasantly zany.
I was seriously wowed by a seasonal soup and the desserts. There were, in fact, tons of things that looked like neat ideas on the menu...the only downside to all the neat is that the portions of neat are small and kind of expensive for being, you know, neat. But that's my opinion as someone who lives for person-sized eggs at Sabrina's, and if I were a person more interest in interesting food in real life -- as opposed to on top chef -- I imagine this would be my PHL go-to.
All 5 Stars.
Made my reservation right from their website. Got in got seated quickly and it took off from there.
We did the $30 3 course thing.
I had the Muscles and Sausage and she had the Pound cake topped with ham and peaches for our first course. Amazing. Left us begging for more.
2nd course I had the pork loin and she had the scallops. Amazing. Good job on portions too. I almost had too much meat on the plate. Almost...
3rd course. Dessert. YES! Wonderful. Chocolate mousse with raspberry for her and a pear tart topped with Vanilla bourbon ice cream for me.
All 5 stars.
Service - 5 stars
Food - 5 stars
Atmosphere - 5 stars
Take your lover here and love her with the great food. do it.
i've been to marigold kitchen 3 times over the past few years. i still like it, but it wasn't as enjoyable as the previous two times. i had the pork belly and fried green tomato salad. it was good, but a bit salty. for the entree i had the the rib eye - medium rare. it was much more on the rare side, but tasty regardless. my friend's halibut in ham broth with a sunny side up egg also a little on the salty side. for dessert we shared the cheese plate. i am not a huge fan of goat cheese, but humboldt fog is definitely an exception to that statement. there was also a hard sheep's milk cheese paired with white chocolate. i wouldn't normally put those 2 together, but the worked. the 3rd cheese was a nice blue cheese.
i'd recommend it, but i am not sure if it is on my short list of philly byobs.
Marigold Kitchen is a homey BYOB inside a converted house, one block away from Baltimore Avenue in West Philly. Friends and I caught up in their charming dining room - slightly drafty during the wintertime - which is open for dinner, including Sundays.
Chef Michael Solomonov's[1] menu is a mix of American and Mediterranean influences. At the time, they featured a tasting menu (call ahead to check availability, if interested). Their menu's strength lies in that it is always fresh, always changing.
For our first course, we enjoyed Taylor bay scallops with uni custard and black trumpet mushrooms ($10), and the superb escargot with honey mushrooms, Israeli couscous and pine nuts ($9). For the second course, the braised lamb shank with prunes and basmati rice ($27) floored us, while the seared scallops with oxtail tagine and root vegetables ($27) were well-seasoned. To close, I tried the cardamom-scented creme brulee with orange ($7).
Enticing food, perfect service[2], and a comfortable atmosphere make Marigold well worth a visit. (Reservations recommended. Street parking only. Credit cards accepted.)
[1] Executive Chef Erin O'Shea is also on deck, having joined more recently
[2] General manager Brett and the staff that night took care of us
A good solid 3.5 or 4. Loved this place. May have been a little understaffed in terms of wait staff, but the food was very pleasant. The service was not on par as some other places (unlike Southwark, not as attentive or quick), but the food was definiately creative and very good. They have seasonal specialties and they are really, very good. A BYOB in every sense, I don't think they serve anything besides water. Made reservations and came here on a Friday night, two appetizers and 2 main courses. All were very good, especially the scallops here. Will not hesitate to go back, though they do close a bit early. Last call is at 9:30PM.
I have been to this restaurant about 4 times. 3 out of my 4 visits were good, but I had one very bad experience during my last visit that knocked down my rating from a 4 to a 3. Last April, I ordered a salmon dish with sauteed leeks. The dish was beautifully presented, but as soon as I put my fork into the salmon fillet I saw that the center was completely raw and still frozen. Naturally, I returned the dish and asked for a new one. What I got was my old piece of salmon, cooked, put back together (missing the quiet large chunk I had cut), and covered with a butter sauce to hide the fraud. Needless to say I wasn't pleased. When I asked to have my dish comped they refused. I don't believe I will ever come back to this restaurant.
Well I went here a few weeks ago as a nice low-key outing. We were sat upstairs which was a good thing since it was a humid night and the air conditioning up there made it tolerable. Our server was very pleasant and we enjoyed the meal. I just wasn't blown away by it. Very simple preps done well and nice plating.
If you are going here expect a relaxed slow evening. The restaurant seems to focus more of relaxed dining over long periods than quick turn-over and getting as many bodies in a night as possible.
Definitely make reservations. They use http://opentable.com, which you can link too off their website, making this process super easy.
Just had a great meal at Marigold Kitchen BYOB.
I had a good experience before but now that there's this new chef and she focusing on "southern" cooking, I was curious to see what all the buzz was about.
One may thing southern influence would be heavy and rich, this menu seemed light and fresh. The chef puts her southern accent onto the dishes rather than only supply authentic heavy southern food.
So, with my friends, we shared everything to enjoy it all as much as possible.
The appetizers were great:
Byrd Mill Stone-Ground Grits and Shrimp= great shrimp and the creamiest grits my one friend had ever had. I don't eat grits but these were great.
also had: Vidalia Onion Soup with Grape Tomatoes and Scallion and WOW. This was incredible. The creaminess made it perfect as soup experiences go. When we commented on it, the server explained the chef's forte was soup and that was easy to believe.
As for 2nd courses:
-Halibut with Beluga Lentils, Poached Grape Tomatoes and Creamed Ramps =this was light, flaky and my friend compared it to great Chilean sea bass.
-Beef Hanger Steak with Creamer Potatoes and Fiddlehead Ferns = this was super tender and with a wonderful flavor. Even the carrots were tasty.
-Chive Gnocchi with Spinach, Red Bell Peppers and Shiitake Mushrooms = these are great. They're light, creamy and potato/chive flavor is super. I'm getting hungry just typing this.
The cheese plate was also a treat that included unexpected pairings that seemed like culinary ecstasy. White choc, dried apricots and sliced dates all set off each of the cheeses. We felt guilty eating all this, but not enough to completely skip dessert.
We ended with great La Colombe coffee and ordered the Orange Blossom Cake with Coconut, Boiled White Icing and Honey Ice Cream.
This was light and richly sweet and definitely made us think southern sweets. The accompanying honey ice cream was enough in of itself.
However, when we asked questions and showed curiosity concerning the sour cream ice cream that came with the tart, the server was generous enough to bring a small dish of that too for us to try.
This meal was really flawless. Service was great and the atmosphere pleasant and relaxing.
I'd have to recommend pretty much anything Steven Cook is connected to, that guy is gold.
I never expected to find a classy BYO here in West Philly right on the edge of University City. Set in a converted Victorian home, the atmosphere is very crisp and at the same time romantic. Tables are spaced out nicely, and the quiet hum of other diners' conversations acts as a nice drone. I came here with a fairly large group (6 people) before, and somehow the experience didn't match up to my past experiences of a two person dinner. I don't think the restaurant lends itself well to groups, so stick with a date.
Waiter service at Marigold is attentive. The food portions are what you'd expect at a classy joint, and accordingly meticulously prepared. However, I've found the taste of the dishes to be average. Dessert was blah as well. Bottom line - there's nothing spectacular here in Marigold - except that it's probably the best get-dressed-up, romantic BYO in West Philly. Plop this restaurant in Old City and it would ooze mediocrity.
This U of P landmark in a converted rowhouse languished for decades as it dutifully served its Fifties era comfort food to the neighborhood. Present Zahav chef Michael Solomonov took over the kitchen in 2005 and promptly earned Marigold Best BYO 2005 from Philly mag and then Best New Chef 2006. Though he moved over to Zahav, he left the Kitchen in good hands as it it probably serves the best 3 course $30.00 in the city. Different takes on classics as well as innovative dishes always superior. Excellent staff in front and back. Climate control in summer can be an issue upstairs.
Maybe this rating isn't fair because I ate here during the UCity dining days. I try to not to judge restaurants during this week because more often than not, it's not a fair representation of the restaurant's full ability. Ironically, isn't that the point of restaurant week....to make an impression?
Anyway, I decided to go ahead and post on this place because, even for Dining Days, I was pretty satisfied. The portions were all rather fair and the selection varied enough to actually give you a selection (somehow it seems to always be chicken or salmon). I had the stone grits with shrimp to start with. Not only were there whole shrimps with the dish, but bits of shrimps mixed in the grits too. It was fantastic. For the second course, I had the pork chop. It was cooked just right. In my experience, pork chops tend to be too dry. However, when I went to cut into the meat off the bone, I found it to be undercooked so I left that piece alone. All in all though, the dish was still good. As for dessert, I had the chocolate cake served with a shot of vanilla malt. It was good but nothing mind blowing.
This restaurant is camaflouged in a residential neighborhood in West Philly. The decor is very warm and cozy. The layout has not been changed much from a household structure, so you can still imagine where the couch and tv would go. I find the concept charming, like eating in friend's house....but that's just me. The long seat against the wall in the first room reminds me of tiramisu. (random observation) Also, their bathroom sink....so cool.
I would definitely come back to eat off of their regular menu. I was disappointed that they were not offering it this week. I really wanted to try the chicken liver toast. The service was great, attentive without being overbearing.
This is a gem in west philly so shhh. Not inexpensive but oh, it's well worth it. The food is always delicious and interesting. We've walked in when it was just for two and managed to get a table but more than that, you want to make a reservation. It's BYOB. I haven't had anything there I didn't like. I just read Jen C's review that Erin O'Shea is leaving. I hope that means she moving on to brighter things but that Marigold will remain. I've been there when it was owned/operated by previous owners and I prefer this current incarnation.
Marigold could easily be one of the top restaurants in the city. The food quality is excellent, and I don't say that often. I had the salmon entree which was fantastically fresh and tasty. The fried green tomatoes were insanely good. My dad had scallops which were out of this world (and I don't even like scallops that much). The BYOB and prices were key. For the value and quality of food, you honestly can't do much better. I wanted the tasting menu but the father isn't big on blind tasting so I'll for sure be back. Also did brunch here once and would recommend as well. I think the dinner is where its at though.
I'm going to give this place a second try, because it appears to have better potential than what I experienced. Went on a Tuesday night, late-ish (around 9:30) and they were busier than I expected (I was actually afraid they'd be closed!), and claimed that they weren't expecting such a crowd so they were short staffed.
The food was well prepared, but just seemed bland. Began with the mussels, which were good, with lots of Spanish Chorizo. The pork shanks, were very substantial and well cooked, but surprisingly lacking in flavor. The lentils they sat on, however, were fantastic. I could have eaten a whole side of those! The other entree, the cod with tomato coulis, was also well prepared but rather boring.
We were served from the Autumn menu. We were seated at the worst table in the house. Too much foot traffic rattled our glasses. Waiters were whizzing by our table. We felt like we were being caught in a gust of wind. The same guy who sat us was also doing double time as our waiter. He seemed in the weeds the whole night, poor guy. Lobster Squash soup was served lukewarm. But the Brioche appetizer was amazing. Entrees were great although portions were small. Desserts were terrific- Lavender ice cream, cheese plate. Our bill came and was $50 overpriced (mathematical error). The waiter apologized and corrected the error but no additional courtesy was extended... make sure you bring a calculator!
It was years ago, but it was downright scrum-diddly-umptious! The Lobster bisque was a mouth-watering work of art and the Barramundi - ahh, spectacular. I went during the west Philly summer version of restaurant week. It was one of my best restaurant experiences.
Edit: I've returned since the chef and 'style' shift - modern southern-inspired. It was still quite good. The overall experience wasn't as 'perfect' but it's winter now and the ambiance just isn't the same. That's said, I'd still recommend it, just maybe not quite as high on the list as before. no change in 'star' rating either.
This place is as legitimate as they come. Great food, great service, great chef. Not the place to go if you need to be entertained by anything other than the company of your friends and food executed at the highest level of expertise. Aka you won't find any of the the gimmicks or corporate vibe of the Perriers, Starrs, etc. Must haves include the Vidalia onion soup, the grits with shrimp, pork chops.
This place is fabulous!
You walk into an old row home and feel like you are ready to eat dinner at someone's house which is actually pretty cool. My friend and I were greeted and seated by the very kind hostess (who also was doing a thousand other jobs around the restaurant!) almost immediately even though we were 20 minutes early. I started off with the Surry Sausage with cole slaw and pickeled watermelon rind. I love sausage and this was just perfect...very similar to Kielbasa. The watermelon rind was a new thing for me and I really enjoyed the sourness to it. Next I had the Pork Chop over white beans--another AWESOME dish. The pork was so juicy although it was still pretty pink which doesn't bother me in the least bit but my friend was totally turned off by that. The dish reminded me of something my mother would make. I really enjoyed the white beans too which had some spinach and pieces of pork strewn throughout. Finally to top it all off I got the warm chocolate cake with malted milk. Yet another fantastic dish..warm chocolate sauce and the milk tasted just like a Whopper! Everything was so fresh and prepared perfectly. The only complaint I have is the waitress who seemed to not really pay attention to us most of the evening. However the food more then made up for it.
I was so pleased with this restaurant and will definitely be going back soon!
Had a fantastic dinner here with my girlfriend this past Saturday. We both ordered the tasting menu. Everything was excellent. The chicken liver toasts with apricot were remarkable. I loved the halibut with beluga lentils. The cheese plate was fantastic, especially the Maytag Bleu paired with dried figs.
Our waitress was great too. The whole waitstaff did a great job of changing our silverware and clearing our plates.
Chef O'Shea should be congratulated for such a wonderful job.
This place is cute, fun, and the food is pretty good, but the portions are awfully small (unless you're going for the anorexic look) and the cost is awfully large (unless you're going for the bankrupt look). It's the sort of place you go for the atmosphere and not for a meal. I took my girlfriend for our anniversary dinner, and we ended up making some pasta and a salad afterwards. Not exactly filling.
solid, nice tasting menu. nice ambiance.
We ventured out of our comfort zone, actually crossing the Schulkyl to try Marigold Kitchen, a highly recommended BYO. It's in an old house in West Philadelphia and is surprisingly big inside. The small seasonal menu was interesting with many fresh ingredients but each preparation seemed simple so as to allow you to fully enjoy the flavor of the main ingredient. We were started off with an amuse bouche of lamb & feta wrapped grape leaf. I wish we could have gotten several more they were great starters. For appetizers we had an asparagus salad and carrot soup. The carrot soup was the best carrot soup I've ever had and I honestly thought about licking the bowl. For main courses we had salmon poached in olive oil with morels and pickeled fiddleheads. I wasn't a big fan of the fiddleheads but the salmon was amazing being so moist and perfectly cooked that the pieces seemed to melt in my mouth. It was new on the menu but cooked flawlessly. We also tried the halibut en brik which was also cooked perfectly. Both servings were generously sized, but despite that we polished off the plate completely. I had chocolate cake with seasame ice cream and a tuille which was good but not the best chocolate cake I've ever had. We also had white chocolate mousse with rhubarb and almond cobbler, that was amazing. We had never had anything like it and it really impressed. The waitstaff was great and we would go back again in a second.
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