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We had a fabulous tasting experience at Elizabeth's. The service was great and went at the perfect pace! I would recommend this for a date night, business dinner or family gathering.
My wife and I recently went to Elizabeth's for a weekend dinner to celebrate a significant event, and we had a phenomenal experience. Elizabeth's is a top-notch restaurant that happens to be vegan, and I did not miss dairy or meat in the slightest for this meal. The ambiance of Elizabeth's is a late 19th- or early 20th-century salon, with wrought iron banisters and classical paintings on the wall. We received outstanding service throughout our meal, from our reservation to receiving the check. Our server took the time to explain each dish and asked about any allergies. Allow yourself at least 90-100 minutes to fully appreciate the Elizabeth's multi-course, prix-fixe experience. Elizabeth's changes their menu seasonally and maybe even more often than that; we had their winter menu. Everything we had ranged from solid to truly incredible; the highlights included the appetizer, one of the five best dishes I've had this year. It was a vegan take on bagels, lox, and cream cheese, and the combination was out-of-this-world. Elizabeth's smoked pineapple with the exact texture and taste of lox, including the brine. The amuse trio was also great, especially the jade rice and the picked taro. I would highly recommend Elizabeth's for your next very special occasion!
Let me go ahead and get this out of the way. In my humble opinion, I did not think the music matched the ambiance of this place. Eventually the music was drowned out, but this restaurant is beautiful and classic, so pop/rock/r&b seemed just a smidge off-putting. But not enough to lose a star, I guess. Other than that, this spot was truly exquisite. From the service to the food. I'm not full-on vegan, but this was one of the most unique meals I've ever had. Sure, you're reading what you're getting on the menu, but all the dishes are very unexpected from what they look like to what they taste like. Every dish came with an explanation by our waiter, which was even more helpful. Love that they have non alcoholic options! I wish we had gotten the cheese board; it looked so good going by. It's a pretty penny this spot, but well worth something different.
I stupidly went here the day before departing for a cruise which basically ruined my dining experience for the next week. All jokes aside, this was an inventive, and more important, fantastic meal. I've been to several acclaimed high-end vegan establishments and this one hangs with the best of them. The meal took a little over 2 hours. Every dish was explained, presented nicely and there was just a wonderful array of textures, temperatures, tastes and smells. Most dishes were plated distinctly as well which was a nice touch. I also had the best mocktail I've ever tried. Actually worth the price in my opinion. The interior and exterior of the building is elegant. Service is excellent. I consider the whole experience to be very thoughtful. On the only neutral note, I will say I'm not one to dress up and even wearing a collared shirt I still felt a bit dressed down. I was also not a huge fan of the current entree dish which is a large mushroom ravioli. I didn't take a picture of it either as it doesn't present the best. It was good though. All in all I'm definitely interested in returning when there's a fresh menu!
The historic gas lamp flickering light along the way up the beautiful stairs & entering through the solid oak door into another world must be how it felt to go through the wardrobe into Narnia! It's as if you enter into an old master painting & become part of the scene. The romantic ambiance envelops you with the soft lighting making the onyx bar shimmer & the dark wood tones warm the intimate space drawing you in. The rarity of such an exquisite dining experience makes this date night an exceptionally memorable one. Seated at a linen clothed table & napkins along with spotless sparkling glasses vintage cuts, real candle light, & French silver cutlery laid out in perfect form & comfortable chairs in a room with soft peachy overtones that makes everyone look good, a chandelier, old master paintings on the wall felt like you are in an elegant timeless private salon. We felt so well cared for & treated there by everyone. The service was exceptional. The attention to detail & engagement of the senses outstanding & heightened the overall experience. The culinary performance was worthy of Michelin stars. It exceeded all expectations in presentation, flavors & tastes, seasonal creativity & pairings & textures. The food engaged all the senses & was paced at a leisurely rate to thoroughly enjoy & savor every single bite or sip of the non-alcoholic pairings. We heard about Elizabeth's from the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine where top global nutrition experts Dr Neal Barnard, Dr Michael Greger, Dr Kristi Funk, among others herald the power of plant based eating to prevent & reverse disease optimizing health, wellbeing & longevity with every antioxidant bite of food. Transforming to a plant based lifestyle for our health, the sanctity of animals & the planet is a valued choice that becomes rewardingly affirming with exceptional restaurants like Elizabeth's that offer such a remarkable & tantilizing experience. Thank you so very much to everyone at Elizabeth's. Elizabeth's is a truly exceptional place & I highly recommend it to everyone.
One the best vegan dining experience you can have. The food, atmosphere and staff is as close to perfect as you can get. The culinary delights were exceptional and delighted the taste bud whiles being visually entertaining. The atmosphere spoke to a time class and taste rarely found today. The Staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and engaging it was a absolute pleasure. Certainly a breath of fresh air to experience the professionalisn that so hard to find.
Elizabeth's reminds me of an ever changing art gallery, that features a different artist weekly. I am not vegan, but my friend who has invited me a few times, is, and goes there on a regular basis. She loves sharing this gem with her friends! I was blown away by the edible creations, really too pretty to eat, but once I did, experienced tastes and textures totally new. The sommeliers and servers are knowledgeable, warm, and poetically share how the delicacy before you was created and/or infused with plants, fruits or food items I have never heard of before. For a non-vegan it is quite an education. The food is brought to your table in total rhythm; if music could be something to see, that is what if felt like. I am also totally unfamiliar with wines and pairings, so the descriptions of the wines, where they were from, the age, notes and what they were to bring out in the food was a mini-trip around the world for me. As good as the food and atmosphere is, nothing compares to Elizabeth and her associates. They are genuinely happy to see you, take their time with you and pleasantly answer any questions you may have. It's like visiting your favorite relatives in the country that are so happy to see you and can't do enough to make you feel special. Bravo to this amazing restaurant that while totally sophisticated and classy, gives you a sense of comfort and wonder.
One time deal for me. I was super excited to come and experience a fully vegan pre fixed dinner. I had seen nice pics and read good reviews but I was let down. I had made a reservation for 6PM. Went it and saw we were probably just the second table of the time and yet for a couple we were pushed all the way to the side in the most awkward table I had seen. There was a pillar wall next to me and that made the mood unappealing for the price we had paid for. I expected to get a good table location if not one of the best they had for being their second table. Rest of the dinning room was great with soothing low light and art accentuated wall. The food was completely hit and miss. Some of the parts of a dishes were great but most led me hanging, asking would I ever come back here again? My answer was definitely not.
For a vegan tasting menu, this has exceeded my expectations. What an experience! The ambiance was very cozy and romantic, the staff was attentive, and my partner and I spent 3 hours doing the tasting menu+wine pairing, which flew by with good conversation and food. I have included pictures of of some of the dishes, but we turned the menu upside down to keep the excitement high when the staff explained what our meals would be. I HIGHLY recommend avoiding the photos and letting yourself fully experience the surprises! We started off with the optional cheese plate, since we rarely get opportunities to order vegan cheese plates. The middle cheese was our least favorite, but the other two cheeses and peach jam were delicious and tasted very fresh. We did not regret getting it! Some of my favorites were the Roasted Cauliflower Soup (unique flavor) and Charred Avocado Mezzaluna (rich umami/meaty flavor). We also appreciated that they brought out a crispy appetizer that was not on the menu to hold us over before starting the tasting menu. The wine pairing is what made us feel as though we were truly experiencing fine dining. The sommelier brought out a different drinks before each food item (sakes, wines, beers, etc.), explained the different notes within it that should be tasted with each bite. He also took us through a picturesque journey in the snow with each drink, which was a fun little addition. If it were up to me, I would have included a few more reds, but I am obviously biased. The melon beer was definitely the best drink - trust me! Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would recommend it to anyone who was celebrating a special event. However, make sure you reserve in advance - they fill up quickly and we finally got lucky finding two seats!
My boyfriend surprised me with reservations here in July, and this place makes you feel like a VIP for sure. Walked on, pleasantly greeted by the hostess, we decided to have one pree dinner drink at the bar, which they politely carried to our table on a tray so.we could finish at dinner. The food and presentation were A1! They were do coordinated with placing plates on the table, and just the whole routine. The food is damn good...we are both plant eaters, and food lovers for sure, these meals had quality flavor...there were times where we had to tell ourselves (and each other) to slow down but it was just good! And we left full! I know these pics aren't the greatest, but tbh, this is such an experience, that you just don't want to be bothered with your phone. The staf are personable (they call you by your name and welcome you as if the tablecloth was brought just for you). I highly recommend a visit.
The first thing that caught my eye was the visual experience we get when the food gets served. I was absolutely stunned by the innovation they got onto the plates. Putting all the visual aspect aside and coming to the taste, I felt like the ingredients used for all the dishes except for the caviar were pretty basic and did not hit the right spot. For a vegan/vegetarian it would be a shame to not use different vegetables in each dish but they used the same three ingredients like seaweed, mushrooms and turnips. Most of the dishes tasted similar and bland. The palette cleansing gelato and the ice cream were not even worth mentioning. One other important criteria for not being a top rated restaurant is because of the price point. It was a total of 400+ dollars for 2 person meal plus an additional 20% tip included for the food that was served. This really got the whole experience down for Elizabeth gone raw! A rotational menu can have a lot of advantages but they should make sure that each menu has a wide range of vegetables selection when they call themselves vegan. It would give a wholesome experience to the customer
I had the best time at Elizabeth's! It is always such a treat to come in and see what's new but the new happy hour truly blew me away. Jared is always so happy to answer any questions I have about the menu and drinks and Spencer made me feel very welcome. I will absolutely be coming back and this is a must-try for any DC local or traveling vegan! Thank you Elizabeth's!
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Is zero stars an option?! Because that's all this place would deserve as far as I am concerned. I booked a Valentines Day reservation on January 21st. When I looked on the website it stated the price would be $105 per person. When I booked the reservation thru Open Table the price also stated it would be $105 per person. (See screen shots below). Despite all of this on February 11th the owner Elizabeth leaves me a voicemail stating "The price for Valentines Day would be $150 per person, and she wanted to know if I would still be coming". After listening to the voicemail I feel this phone call felt more like she was informing me the price would be more than I originally anticipated, and she just wanted to let me know to make sure I still wanted to reservation. The restaurant was closed when I got the voicemail on Saturday so I double checked the website. On the Menu page there was a new notice that wasn't there when I made my reservation stating the Valentines Day menu would be $150 because it was an "expanded menu". I also was unable to reach Elizabeth on Sunday. On Monday Feb 13th I was finally able to get ahold of Elizabeth to discuss the new pricing. I asked if the $105 price would be honored since that was the price I booked it at when I made my reservation on January 21st. Elizabeth stated she would not be willing to honor that price, and the price would in fact be the $150 price. I expressed how disheartening it was a first time person wanting to come to eat at the restaurant to be told a few days before Valentines Day that the price for my meal is way more than I expected to pay. She offered an insincere apology and said the new menu was update "last week". I told her I would be canceling my reservation due to the unethical business practices. She gave another insincere apology. I felt she could care less because she knows someone else would probably book the reservation at the $150 rate anyways. Thanx for ruining my Valentines Day Elizabeth. It is now February 13th at 3:00pm and I probably wont be able to get reservations anywhere else that has decent that is vegan. It's clear to me Elizabeth only cares about how much more money she can squeeze out of people. To change prices days before my reservation and not honor the price I booked is really bad business practices, and you should be ashamed of yourself for treating people this way! read more
3 years ago
My husband took me out to dinner to celebrate and we had the best meal ever! We has fun sharing bites. We each got a drink and they were wonderful. We started with the caviar plate which is SO worth it and an experience that you'll never forget. Each small plate of the meal was absolutely delicious and prepared with such exquisite creativity. We enjoyed every bite. The dishes are so beautiful that it feels like you are eating edible art. We had a blast chatting to the passionate waitstaff throughout the meal and hearing some of the stories behind the beautiful paintings from Elizabeth herself. My husband and I agreed that this was one of the best meals of our lives. Without a shadow of a doubt, we will be back time and time again to try the different seasonal menus. The biggest thank you to Elizabeth, the fantastic Chef Francisco Hernandez and the wonderful team. Every single person made us feel so special and cared for. read more
This restaurant was a great experience. I will be back. Every dish was good. You can tell that all the ingredients are fresh. Every thing was vegan. The cocktail and mocktail menu is great. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable of each dish and ingredient. I will be visiting again soon to try the bar À la carte menu. I highly recommend making a reservation. Street parking is available at night. Just make sure you read the parking signs before you park. I loved everything. read more
Review of takeout during COVID-19: I was really excited to try this place after my sister told me she heard good things, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. The original idea was for my partner and I to have a date night outside. Part of the experience of this food is that it comes with instructions on how to prep it properly, which includes heating up items and compiling them correctly. We definitely messed up a couple parts (accidentally heated up the gazpacho instead of the asparagus soup as we assumed the labeling of the toppings corresponded with the containers which it wasn't and was on us for not checking properly.) The prep to put it together took about 10 min, but then by the time we took it outside and ate the appetizers, the mains were cold and the chickn dish reminded me of a leftover thanksgiving-themed TV dinner. The positives were that the asparagus soup was very good (even cold), and I could tell a lot of thoughtfulness and intent went into the prep. I guess it just didn't transfer well to our meal, but would be happy to give it a second try when we can go to the restaurant in person and get the experience the way it was intended to be. read more
If I could give Elizabeth's 10 stars I would! What an incredible, unforgettable fine dining experience! Came here after searching for vegan dining options in DC and was amazed at the vibrant, diverse flavors, textures and tastes that made up the six course meal. Anyone who dismisses vegan food as being bland will be undoubtedly proven wrong after dining here. While expensive, I highly recommend opting for the wine pairing experience. The sommelier truly took us on a journey, telling a creative story related to the food and wine pairings that made us appreciate the food on a different level. He explained the complementary elements of the dish ingredients and the wines and sakes that he served and gave insights on how different textures and flavors of the food and wines interact. The dishes were very creative - my favorite was the main course (pictured) which resembled a small garden made of crunchy quinoa complete with miniature radishes. The servers were very professional and elegant and the ambiance was wonderful - great music and intimate feel with dim lights for dinner. This is truly the ultimate foodie experience and one of the best meals I've ever had in DC and most definitely the best vegan meal I've ever had. read more
2 years ago
Festive meal to celebrate my daughters birthday. Tasting menu was great and we added the vegan caviar to start - it was delicious. The melon sorbet with volcanic salt was sublime. Delicious nonalcoholic drink options. read more
Overall: I would return to try the seasonal selection! Every dish was spectacularly presented and explained, and the service was outstanding once it got going! Tastiness: None of the members of our party are vegans, but we're all curious eaters and wanted to try this restaurant for a while. Every one of us was happy with the food and satisfied with the tasting menu. It is an excellent idea to only go off the tasting menu so that you get immersed in the variety of preparing and plating the food. Presentation: Like a work of art. Please see the pictures posted by customers - plating at this restaurant has reached the level of art. Service: With the shortage of waitstaff in the city, service was a bit slow to get going, but once it did our waitress was excellent. I particularly enjoyed that all our dishes were brought over at the same time and the waitress explained what was in front of us. Ambiance: Dim-lit restaurant makes for a perfect date, anniversary, or group spot. The classic oil paintings and decorations anchor you clearly in DC. Cleanliness: Clean restaurant with clean bathrooms. Price: Appropriate for NW DC and a unique offering. read more
3 years ago
I must say I was very impressed with the food the flavors are just amazing. It's always quite the experience when coming here the menu changes every 4-6 months and the service is excellent. Elizabeth is present and welcoming. The ambiance is great definitely enjoy coming here the experience is worth it. read more
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Every course was a work of art & exceptionally full of flavor. Amazing experience, excellent service. Emily was the best. Chef Francisco is a mad scientist with gourmet vegan creations. Cannot recommend enough. read more
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More than just dinner, truly a vegan experience. Each course is served separately and comes with in depth explanation of all the fine ingredients that make it up. The ingredients come from far and wide to make some truly impressive and tasty dishes. The mocktail brought the whole meal together with a strong fruity flavor. The restaurant was well decorated from head to toe in an old English theme with classy and quiet vibes. If your looking for a vegan experience this is the place! read more
4 years ago
I almost have no words! We just came back after dining at this wonderful establishment to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. From the moment we walked in, the staff knew it was him and congratulated him promptly (incredible!). The rest of the night went as smoothly. The food is unbelievable, vegan or not, it's an experience worthy of trying from an art perspective alone! We are vegan so it was double amazing. Flavors, presentation, service - all were outstanding! We even were lucky to meet THE Elizabeth :) From charming hostess, to our wonderful waitress, to incredible bartender, great manager and Elizabeth herself - everyone was lovely and provided a phenomenal experience topped by a bday candle and a personal card. We will definitely be back! read more
5 years ago
This place was amazing. I am not vegan, but my mother is. My boyfriend and I took my mom here to celebrate Mother's Day. PARKING There is street parking but their website states they validate if you park in the garage right across from the restaurant for $5. The garage was easy to find, but navigating your way in/out of it was not. We eventually found our way by going through one of the businesses. The security guard let us through. AMBIANCE We were greeted at the door by the hostess and was asked if we wanted to check in our coats. You need a reservation to dine here and they are only open on weekends I believe. The place looks like they converted a townhome into a restaurant. The hostess lead us up the stairs to our table. It definitely had a comfortable atmosphere and tables were spaced pretty far apart. They really only had about 20 tables. Music was excellent and I loved the vibe in there. Miguel and Erykah Badu were being played and I loved it. SERVICE Service was impeccable. Our server was very informative and answered all of our curious questions. Each time our food was brought out, multiple servers would serve us so all our plates were placed in front of us simultaneously. The whole experience was a journey and our server lead us through the whole way. FOOD Omg where do I begin. First of all, we were discussing how we were probably going to hit the Jimmy John's down the street because we thought we would be hungry afterward based on the portions. However, at the end of dinner we were all full and satisfied! The food is AMAZING!! I've never had anything like it and you don't have to be vegan to enjoy. I don't think I've had more tasty and flavorful food. My favorite was the "tuna" tartare and ravioli. You can tell a lot of love and consideration were put into each dish. Absolutely phenomenal. Everything was just *chef's kiss* If you're thinking about trying this place, DO IT. You're in for a unique experience that you cannot get anywhere else. read more
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Food appearance was done really well. For a fine dining Vegan place the tastes were good but still left a little more to desire. I will have to give a second visit to try the food again but the staff and service was really friendly and our food came out in a timely manner. read more
I went here to celebrate my birthday and graduating school. It was actually a surprise from my partner! We were supposed to go to a different restaurant and save this one for another special occasion (I also thought it was expensive and didn't want to spend that much money) but when we pulled up I was surprised to see we were at Elizabeth's! They checked me in and let me wait at the bar while my partner found parking. Once seated the service was amazing! We were treated so kindly and our waitress walked us through every step of the menu (we did the tasting menu). The options were all very good! My favorite was Edisto island bean crisp and watercress and chiplín-thyme broth. I could have eaten about 5 of the bean crisps and a whole bowl of the broth! The music playlist was perfect! Very modern I actually found myself humming to some of the songs that was really nice. Even Elizabeth came to our table and introduced herself and checked on us throughout the night. She has a wonderful restaurant and I felt very special. I would love to come back read more
I am absolutely delighted to report that EGR is now open on both Friday and Saturday nights!!! Quite happily my DH and I returned for my BDay last evening and were, as always, blown away by the Food, the service, wine pairings, the atmosphere, the music....the whole enchilada. If you have not yet been...GO! This is a true destination for a memorable evening. read more
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My boyfriend and I came for a long due date, and it was superb. I was so impressed with the dishes, the shrimpish being SO shrimpy I couldn't believe there was no shrimp, and the soup was absolutely wonderful! It was so fun trying these dishes to see how they met a meat lover's standards (I'm the meat eater, my bf is not). The cocktail menu was such a pleasant and hilarious add, we HAD to order to try them. They were absolutely delicious. We were blown away. The "where's my stimulus check" was not whiskey or bourbon, but it tasted so close to it--and was lighter and smoother! And the what fauci said drink was light and refreshing. We did wine pairing and the somme was an absolute star. She made the cocktails and was very good at explaining all the wines. Our only qualm was that the dessert wine may have been a bit too sweet with our pairing but perhaps that's how it's supposed to be. The waitresses were all excellent and you could tell the effort they made to make sure you had the best luxurious experience possible. They timed all the dishes perfectly. Kale chips were solid. I ate so much of it though...we think that may have contributed to my not so great stomach feeling after too much delicious kale exposure maybe? This was a seriously cool and such a pleasant experience. Everyone and everything was more than great! read more
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This was my first experience with a pre-planned meal and it definitely met/exceeded all expectations. Very creative and different dishes really compliment your flavor pallet in different ways. This may become a regular dining experience for the most special occasions. It's higher end, so go in expecting that and just enjoy the show each course puts on. Expect that some will be more interesting and others magical. Keep an open mind and the experience will be worth the money, just as any other night out. read more
I've been wanting to try EGR since I moved back to the area and it didn't disappoint. Probably one of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was amazing, very creative with a good fusion of flavors. They also had a great drink menu and the kale chips are a must. Their menu changes monthly so I can't wait to visit again. read more
What a great experience. You have a very fancy time without it being too stuffy. We treated ourselves for our anniversary/VDay and were so happy to have tried it. Each course was well thought out. You have an option to do a wine pairing, which we did not do. Lightweight here. But we did have one drink and I will say the Cabernet Sauvignon was chefs kiss. If you're celebrating something special I highly recommend. read more
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Hmm well what can I say about this establishment. Let's see....it's freaking amazing! Class, ambiance, decor, the whole nine... you'll get it here. I've had this one bookmarked for some weeks now as I knew I was going to VA. And when I tell you y'all I have HIGHHHHHHHHHH expectations and Elizabeth's Gone Raw exceeded EVERY.SINGLE.LAST.ONE of my expectations. The hubbs and I took an uber here as I decided to go ahead and eat an early dinner even though I had initially planned on actually putting on decent clothes and eating dinner later. We were already in DC and I wanted to eat asap. Well, when we pulled up to this establishment we thought maybe the uber driver was lost. The building looks like a small brick stone place and it looks nice and cozy from the window. After minutes of searching for the address I told hubbs that we were there. And from the looks in from the window we had DEFINITELY ARRIVED. As I walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile, the bartender took my coat and had some fresh kale chips waiting on the counter. The chips were good a d had a powdery cheesy like substance on them that really added to the flavor. We sat at the bar with the amazingly talented and intelligent bartender/mixologist and talked with him a little bit. He was a genius and exceeded my customer service standards. Now by this point I think the bartender and hostess were chuckling a lil as we did not expect such luxuriousness. Now I knew this was suppose to be fine dining ; but nothing could have prepared me for the class that I received.As i walked up the stairs to the main dining I was kind of slapped with a whole intimate scene with light music playing in the speakers, a wholeeee table setup and professional servers ready to cater to my every need. I was informed about the wine list and the tasting list with a very elaborate and elegant description that made my mouth water. As each course came out, I found myself waiting for each server to look at one another place the course on the table and elaborately describe each one again and sometimes its origin. It was like a scene from a movie or like a lil 'dance' of sorts. I loved it! Each course tasted fresher than the other and the cold pressed royal trumpet scallops, the pineapple-basil sorbet, and the cherry coffee tea ice cream were the best. Words can't even describe the infusion of the flavors. Honestly, I could go on and on but I won't bore you with a book. One thing I will say is that the pictures of this place of business and the flavors of the food doesn't do it any justice. read more
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Vegan fine dining! Such incredible care taken to flavor combinations and presentations, it was a real treat. Highly recommend this for a special occasion, we went for my Moms 80th birthday. read more
Carol W and I still have not switched to veganism and have no plans to do so...ever. Still, when a couple of friends of ours invited us out to dinner on a Friday night at Elizabeth's Gone Raw, we gladly took them up on the invitation. Since our previous visit, conceptually, nothing had changed as Elizabeth's Gone Raw continues to offer a ever-changing tasting menu of raw, vegan, gluten-free cuisine in an elegant, fine dining setting. However, much had changed for the good in terms of the execution of the food and drink. First, Elizabeth's Gone Raw offers a quaint, new cocktail bar on the first floor with a very limited, but well-executed, cocktail selection. I had the Ginger Pumpkin Snap made with Snap Gingersnap Liqueur, Crusoe Organic Rum, Wolaver's Organic Pumpkin Beer and Fever Tree Organic Ginger Beer and garnished with flamed orange zest http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#NwyGrkIK_SR9iU04m8EWVQ. It was a perfect fall refresher, boozy, spicy, and enjoyable. After receiving my cocktail, our table was ready, so we were led up to the upstairs dining room. Since EGR only offers a tasting menu our only choice was whether or not to do the wine pairing (we did) and simply wait for the parade of food. The second big change was that EGR had a new executive chef, Jonathan Seningen, who had previously been the executive chef at Sax. We had enjoyed his food there, so we had high expectations for his cuisine at EGR. While we waited for our first offerings, we snacked on Elizabeth's signature spicy kale chips, which are surprisingly addictive and the best kale chips that I've tasted. I forgot to note each of the wines we received each course. However, the sommelier made inspired, unconventional pairings (i.e. a sake with the dessert course) that really worked and accentuated the whole meal. For our meal, we received.... Amuse- Baby Bella with sprouted quinoa, parsley, and lemon http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#-rBtcSTLVfTLanlpmos4Rw. It was a superb bite and would not be out of place in any conventional, meat-lovers, fine dining establishment. Soup- Warm Red Pepper Soup with fennel, cappuccino, and saffron http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#6h5P2SGGhuYuzbJHzZkYvg. I love soup and this was no exception. Appetizer- Parsnip Gnocchi & Sprouted Red Lentils with black cardamom, and chervil http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#_Vpn-fZ8mSiz_eaUbbD8Xw. An inventive spin on gnocchi! It was flavorful and delicious, but it was definitely not gnocchi. Intermezzo- Grapefruit & Cucumber Sorbet with sel gris, and olive oil http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#7anmeY8FHsCYaowjggXKUQ. A refreshing blend of flavors. The sel gris brought out the flavor of the sorbet and the EVOO was nice touch. Entrée- Celeriac Linguini & Sun Dried Tomato Basil Pesto with black truffle crème and sunflower shoots http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#Ea2I1Qq2I2S-9Vb9VOS-pQ. It looked like a pasta dish, but it was certainly not linguini. That said, it was delicious made so by the outstanding sun dried tomato pesto and wonderful black truffle crème. Dessert- Raw Chocolate Ganache Tart with espresso gelato and thyme sauce http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/elizabeths-gone-raw-washington?select=BZEDUe4nT5sELCDZYkOsOg#RbOGvprz95hSDb6SQTnQuQ. EGR really does desserts well. I was practically in disbelief with every bite I took that it was a vegan, no-bake, gluten-free dessert. It was rich, creamy, and sweet. The thyme sauce put it over the top! I pushed back from the table satisfied. The only glitch was a problem with the bill, which was quickly fixed. It was definitely not enough to affect my evening. I enjoyed my previous experience at Elizabeth's Gone Raw, but this trip was far superior. While I will never forego meat and gluten-filled pastas and bread, Elizabeth's Gone Raw doesn't sacrifice complexity of flavor, aesthetically inventive and pleasing presentation, and diner satisfaction to achieve it's culinary objectives. read more
13 years ago
RAW-mazing! This experience was enough to make Elizabeth's Gone Raw (EGR) one of my favorite restaurants. For starters, I received a bowl of the best kale chips ever. Elizabeth stopped by and told me they kale is massaged in with cayenne, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and clearly love. After being dehydrated over night at 115 degrees, it provided a crunchy, spicy, cheesy chip that exploded in my mouth. I am not even sure it's fair to boast about what I enjoyed since the menu changes weekly, but my 6-course prix fixe menu included: Amuse- Coconut 'Bacon' Wrapped Date with maple syrup, nama shoyu, and young Thai coconut. It was two bite-sized dates that melted in my mouth. The bacon was formed from the rind of a coconut. I didn't expect to enjoy it since I am not a fan of coconut but it was devine. Start - Split Pea Soup with avocado, black cardamom and 'smoked ham'. The ham was also made with the rind of coconut but the flavor of a smoke ham was very evident. Before this soup, I though I hated avocado but EGR has made me a believer. Simply amazing. The soup was heated in the Vita-mix blender and then served in a warm bowl. -Appetizer- Beet & Apple Ravioli with spinach puree, parsley and fennel foam. This was definitely going to be my favorite because I love beets and apples. As soon as the waitress put my plate on the table, I inhaled it. She didn't even have a chance to tell me how it was made before I was finishing her sentence. This appetizer alone could have been my entire meal and I would have been satisfied. But it didn't stop there... -Intermezzo- Apple & Celery Sorbet with sel gris and olive oil. Just a dollop but enough to cleanse the palette and prepare you for the entree. The marriage of apple and celery was very satisfying. -Entrée- Pink Banana Squash Cannelloni with portobello mushrooms, spinach, and sun dried tomato. Holy smokes! After eating this, I asked if I could take the menu home. I MUST try to recreate this dish as it was phenomenal. My taste buds were awakened and starting doing the electric slide in my mouth. I almost cried from joy. -Sweet- Chocolate Ganache Tart & Raspberry Sorbet made with raw cacao and coconut. Again, not a fan of chocolate or coconut but this dessert was delicious. It just explained me to that I don't like the processed forms of chocolate or anything that tastes like coconut. Everything I ate was uncooked and therefore the flavor was very evident. It's tricky because the portions do no look like enough to do any damage but by the time I was on my fourth course, I was stuffed. I really couldn't chew anymore but I was reminded of the $75 per person price and I kept chewing. This was also around the time I remembered it would have been cool to take pictures of my experience. Also note the restaurant is only open on Fridays and reservations start at 6PM. If my wallet allows, I will be back Friday and the Friday after that, and the Friday after that. read more
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