Fine dining at its finest. Everything about this restaurant is superb. My high expectations of this high end restaurant were once again far exceeded, placing it on my Platinum list of very exclusive restaurants that consistently deliver extraordinary dining experiences.
After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award.
Delighted that this Bistro & Bar is now included in the very exclusive Open Table Reservation System, I made a reservation for last Saturday at 5:30pm, with the request to be seated at the same table 7, next to the window and to the open kitchen, where I had sat last time I had dined there. I arrived half an hour early because I finished what I was doing sooner than what I expected. Yet when I arrived and announced my reservation, the very distinguished yet friendly Host greeted and welcomed me with open arms, escorting me to the exact table that I had requested. There, I had nice window light coming in to be able to better appreciate and enjoy the amazing culinary masterpieces placed on my table; and to photograph them to accompany this review, to give the reader a better appreciation of my words. After all, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Here I also had a direct view of the bar and of the open kitchen, being able to view the bartenders creating Works of Art cocktails and the chefs Culinary Masterpieces.
Shortly after I was seated, an unassuming yet very knowledgeable and caring person, my server Aaron, arrived with a friendly smile and introduced himself asking me something to the effect of, if I wished to have him as my server for the evening. Talking about people with class. This person had class and style. When I asked him if they had Mocktails, he showed me the list of cocktails and told me anyone of then could be turned into a Mocktail. I picked the Hemingway Daiquiri and was able to see from where I was seated the care and attention to detail as the bartender made my drink and decorated it with a simple yet very elegant detail. And the taste, it tasted like Heaven.
To dine, my server graciously took my order. I started with the Virginia Oysters appetizer. You have to see it to believe it. I invite you to view my photographs and video clips accompanying my review. One of the best tasting Oysters that I have ever had. I followed this with the Fried Gouda and with the Bread & Butter. Everything tasted amazing. As my main course I had the Hanger Steak medium rare. It was nice and tender and served with Bacon & Aged Gouda Fondue Topped Fries. Amazingly delicious!
For dessert, my server wonderfully recited the name and description of the three they had for the evening. And I chose the one that was my server's top choice and that sounded the best. I can't remember the name, but surely I will never forget the taste.
In conclusion this has been once again an extraordinary dining experience in a 5 Star Restaurant that has far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant for when you feel like making any day a Special Occasion. read more