I went here for my birthday this year. My mother and I ordered the Chef's sampler- it is true to it's word in that you get samples only. But each sample got more delicious as we went along! It started with a spicy prawn ceasar salad- it was very good, but nothing extraordinary. Next was a pesto ravioli. This was absolutely delicious. However, I was really disappointed that they only gave me two raviolis. Come on! You need at least three!! It was so good I wanted to lick the bowl, but I didn't. Next was a wonderful grilled salmon on a bed of Israeli couscous and grilled vegetables. This was my absolute favorite. The piece of salmon was a decent size, slightly smaller than what would be an true serving. I wanted more couscous though. The whole thing was drizzled with balsamic vinagrette, and was wonderful. Dessert was slightly less wonderful- three little fried donuts (some francy French name I can't remember) drizzled with strawberry and chocolate sauce. They were very good, but not as good of a finish as I had expected.
My dad had a pasta dish I can't remember, and the beet salad. He LOVED both, and I think he left more satisfied than my mom and I because our portions were pretty small.
If I was the chef, I'd charge a few more dollars and give decent portion sizes. Other than that, it was INCREDIBLE. They even give you a little anise seed cookie at the end.
Pros: Delicious food
Cons: Service was unmemorable; Parking is a bit irritating on Hawthorne, but they do have a small lot
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