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My husband and I also dined at Visions on Saturday night. We had the calamari and short ribs to start. For entrees, I had the stuffed salmon and husband had the filet satay. This was my second visit to Visions and I was pleased to see a few more bodies in the place as well as some additions to the menu. The calamari was breaded and fried with a light hand and the lemon aoli on the side provided for a nice, tangy bite. The short ribs were a little chewier than I normally like, but the smoky and sweet asian bbq sauce served with it was delicious enough to compensate for the slight well-doneness. I tried a bite of the husband's satays and they were cooked to a perfect medium rare, with a nice char from the grill. My salmon, stuffed with brie, crab, and artichokes, was also cooked perfectly. The stuffing had a nice ratio of brie versus artichoke and crab, so that the dish didn't come across as too cheesy. I appreciated the generous portion of potatoes, creamy and mashed with the skins, particularly since I've been off the carbs as of late (trying to lose the last 10 pounds) and this was my first night back "on" them. They were very tasty and made me grateful to have carbs back in my life. What could have felt like a heavy meal with the potatoes, and salmon, and brie, was clearly made with a lighter hand and I didn't leave the meal feeling weighed down. The atmosphere of this restaurant is great. The wine seemed to be flowing at almost every table. The food is straightforward and the presentation is simple. Service was prompt and pleasant. I hope this place continues to bring in more patrons. Bethesda needs more places like this.

Anyone been to Cafe Atlantico recently? Am going there tonight for the first time and what to know if there are any can't miss/should miss items.