"This restaurant surely is one of the best in all of Pittsburgh. Went without any pre concieved expectations, but left with new requirements from any other future dining destinations in the entire state. Everything from start to finish was exquisite in execution. Had 2 starters crab cake, and the pork belly dish. The crab cake was full of lump crab, (no fillers or butter basting to hide inferior ingredients). Lightly breaded and flash fried (I assume), simply delicious. Moving on to the pork belly dish my goodness.. Probably 99% of pork belly dishes I 've had (which are many) have been crispy and/or fried, at some point in the process. This one was not and was so delicate, meat forward, melt in the mouth as you can only hope a potentially heavy dish such as pork belly can be. Chicharroněs on the side for texture and a blueberry compote for a sweet/tart break from the fatty unctiousness. Wow. As far as entrees, my partner picked the chicken, (which I would rightly or wrongly normally scoff at as a valid 'choice ' on a dinner menu) This chicken was so moist, delicately smoked creamy delicous risotto by its side, I will happily never scoff at chicken again. I chose the short rib. How can you go wrong on a short rib you ask? Very easily is the answer, especially if you order it as much as I do. However, this restaurant, as I 'm sure you know by now in this review, executed it absolutely perfectly. Rich, meaty, full mouthfeel without being heavy or burdensome on the palate. Simply delicious. And, just now remembered their bread service, baked on premises. This is the type of bread offering that would break the willpower of any carb concious patron, like myself. My god, spectacular, and so worth the extra mile i 'll run tomorrow.. Must add we also had exceptionally great service, from start to finish, with a more than subtantial wine and cocktail list to compliment the great meal. As they say run, dont walk..."
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