Our first meal at this downtown wine restaurant was with some friends from out of town and we had a great time. We decided to share the chef's platter of house salumi and it turned out to be an inspired choice, because the cold cuts were plentiful and delicious. Plus, it's a fun thing to do.
The entrees were very good if not terribly original. I had a great lamb dish with lentils. My companions chose variously the pork chop, the salmon and a tofu "napoleon," and they all seemed very happy with them. One of the visitors ordered the cheesecake for dessert and we all ended up digging in. It was creamy -- the type you eat with a spoon -- and an excellent way to round out the meal.
The wine list was pricey and our two lower-price choices, while quite drinkable, were not outstanding, with the Piedmont red a better choice than the Chinon. But the point is to share a bottle of wine, or two, have some great food and an enjoyable evening. The table we had was along the window and not too close to other tables, so -- a rarity these days -- it was not too noisy and we were able to have a good conversation.
In short, it's a great place to meet friends for dinner and I'm sure we'll be back for that purpose.
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