CrescentFresh took me here for my birthday dinner last Wednesday. What an excellent choice! We were presented with personalized menus, welcoming us both and wishing me a happy birthday--a very classy touch! I started with the smooth-as-silk butternut squash soup (just what I needed on such a cold, rainy night!). Next came the hearts of romaine--a generous amount of whole leaves covered with just the right amount of a flavorful garlic-anchovy dressing, with a Sicilian olive puree wrapped in white anchovies served on the side. Delicious! For my main course, the garganelli with brussel sprout petals and mild Italian sausage in roasted garlic cream. Excellent combination of flavors and the ultimate comfort food!
The service was excellent; our server pleasant, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. She gave us a recommendation on wine, describing the flavors and how they would evolve as the wine sat. She was right on the money, and could not have given us a better description. The wine was delicious, and the perfect accompaniment to our meal.
For dessert, I opted for the house-made gelato trio--a perfectly-sized serving of pistachio, nutella and white chocolate, each served in a little cookie cup. The perfect ending to a wonderful meal and a very special evening, made even more so when I was presented with a birthday card signed by the entire staff. Thanks Danny!
My only disappointment is that we won't be able to return for dinner on Saturday with my parents, who are in town for the holiday, as planned since the floors are being refinished and the job won't be completed in time. Oh well, it will give them something to look forward to on their next visit!
CrescentFresh took me here for my birthday dinner last Wednesday. What an excellent choice! We were presented with personalized menus, welcoming us both and wishing me a happy birthday--a very classy touch! I started with the smooth-as-silk butternut squash soup (just what I needed on such a cold, rainy night!). Next came the hearts of romaine--a generous amount of whole leaves covered with just the right amount of a flavorful garlic-anchovy dressing, with a Sicilian olive puree wrapped in white anchovies served on the side. Delicious! For my main course, the garganelli with brussel sprout petals and mild Italian sausage in roasted garlic cream. Excellent combination of flavors and the ultimate comfort food! The service was excellent; our server pleasant, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. She gave us a recommendation on wine, describing the flavors and how they would evolve as the wine sat. She was right on the money, and could not have given us a better description. The wine was delicious, and the perfect accompaniment to our meal. For dessert, I opted for the house-made gelato trio--a perfectly-sized serving of pistachio, nutella and white chocolate, each served in a little cookie cup. The perfect ending to a wonderful meal and a very special evening, made even more so when I was presented with a birthday card signed by the entire staff. Thanks Danny! My only disappointment is that we won't be able to return for dinner on Saturday with my parents, who are in town for the holiday, as planned since the floors are being refinished and the job won't be completed in time. Oh well, it will give them something to look forward to on their next visit!