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2014-10-26
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I've been to this place several times as it's very close to where I live. Several time for some drinks to unwind before I head home. I always liked the vibe and was surprised by the staff to customer ratio - I asked the bartender if they are in any groups and found that it's helmed by the same group behind Catalunya. No wonder! Attention to details is the 1st thing I noticed. Decor was interesting, featuring rustic elements and an array of Venetian touches. The coasters are the head / body of (m
Attention to details is the 1st thing I noticed. Decor was interesting, featuring rustic elements and an array of Venetian touches. The coasters are the head / body of (medieval?) carnivalistic characters for you to mix and match after a couple of drinks. There were TOWELs in the wash room - that reminds me of the luxurious touch you'd find in a 5 star hotel. Top notch services married with their buzzing energy and casual and friendly hospitality is something you don't usually find in town.
Another thing is that those boys started to recognise me now after around 3 drinks visits and they remembered what i liked to drink, or could make new suggestions according to my previous preferences --- CRM back to basics!
We picked a few dishes and started with their beerroot / tuna tartare. It was bloody amazing. It looked like small apples, with beetroot jello wrap stuffed with tuna tartare bites. It's really interesting as the taste was so strong, rich and distinct it almost felt like i was eating meat (these days I have been trying to be a pescetarian)! Suble sweetness and earthiness of beetroot balanced with tuna so well. Strong start! Then we had the fried fish, which needed a bit more salt. The ravioli was also tasty but the most unforgettable one was the risotto rich in cheese but the fresh parsley and zest of lemon totally took this dish to another level. Again very strong and distinct flavours that complimented one another incredibly well and the rice was cooked to perfection. One of the best risotto dishes I'd had this year.
To finish we had a tiramisu which was very delightfully smooth and surprisingly not too heavy.
Washed everything down with a whiskey sour. We also recommend their Amaretto Sour for a more complex cocktail.
Will be back and back again!
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