like i said, the entire meal was tits, but there were a few stand outs:
a warm welcome -- the apple-scented foyer; decked out in an orchards worth of ripe apples.
the amuse -- a curious concoction of cauliflower foam, tomato coulis, and trout roe, w/ a drizzle of aged balsamic, and vanilla-scented olive oil
porchini flan -- "umami" is the word. a rich, earthy broth, w/ generous chunks of steamed dungeness. a silky, savory 'shroom custard underneath it all. too bad it didn't photo for shit.
the duck -- more interesting than the menu would have you believe. sweet notes of anise, ginger and vanilla. glazed turnips and romanesco always a plus.
petit fours -- gratis, of course.
the goodie bag -- the delightfully spongy lemon tea-cake. not the best, but it's the thought that counts, right?
$48 lunch is offered 11:30a-3:00p, daily -- including weekends
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