My husband took me to Nomad for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely perfect. We started with the grilled octopus and Moroccan crab cakes. Both were delicious, particularly the octopus, which was tender yet firm and not chewy at all.\r
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For dinner, I had the chicken tajine while my husband tried the couscous royale. Both were very good and flavorful, although next time I will probably try something a little more adventurous. Our waitress, whose name I've regrettably forgotten, was very knowledgeable about wine and was able to help us pair our food with some lovely little wines.\r
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I won't ruin the surprise regarding what happens if you tell them it's your birthday, but let's just say it's quite novel and fun.\r
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All in all, Nomad is a romantic place with interesting food and a welcoming, funky vibe. I do think the owners could be a bit more daring with their choices of decor and music, but that's probably just a personal preference on my part and doesn't detract from the experience whatsoever.
Pros: Food, service, wine
Cons: Decor and music could be more authentic
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