"**Atmosphere**
Imagine stepping into an old Victorian house, where each room has been transformed into exquisite yet cozy dining areas, complete with ambient music playing softly in the background to facilitate conversation. There’s also a charming courtyard-style seating area. Although we didn’t have a reservation, we were seated at the bar, which turned out to be perfect for us.
**Drinks**
My wife ordered a lemon drop, while I opted for a Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned. Nothing extraordinary about our choices, but our bartender, Jessica, truly impressed us. The lemon drop was just right—neither too tart nor overly sweet. My Old Fashioned came with an ice cube made of bitters, and I must say, I’m definitely stealing that idea. For dinner, Jessica suggested a 2018 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir. Our takeaway on its profile: dark fruits, coffee, a hint of toast, a touch of licorice—bold and flavorful. It paired wonderfully with our meal and was worth the threefold markup on the price (retail $28, charged $87).
**Appetizers**
My wife enjoyed a radicchio salad featuring eggs, Castelvetrano olives, breadcrumbs, and a light Caesar vinaigrette. Honestly, it deserves a name change to "Ridiculous Radicchio" because it was THAT good. I chose the tartare, which came with a slightly spicy aioli. I’ve never had tartare served with homemade herbed potato chips before, and they added the perfect crunch while complementing the dish beautifully. It’s definitely one of the best tartares I’ve ever tasted.
**Dinner**
For our main course, we went with the Bourride, reminiscent of a bouillabaisse but in a creamy aioli sauce. It featured cod, colossal shrimp, mussels, and garlic crostinis. The dish was heavenly, both in its presentation and flavor. We also shared a Cacio e Pepe, enriched with browned butter. If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be “sinful." It was incredibly delicious.
**Dessert**
For dessert, my wife chose the almond cake, while I went with the chocolate semifreddo. The sponge of the cake was delightful…"
