Tenant is a unique and carefully curated dining experience nestled into a quiet neighborhood in South Minneapolis. The overall vibe is laidback in a way they want you to feel at home and comfortable. I couldn't tell you what was better - the food or the service - because they were both so exceptional. We got to our 8pm seating about 30 minutes early and enjoyed a drink at their bar - cutely named "Next Door" given its location. Pro tip: get the TenantWurst. It won't spoil dinner and you will not regret it. The staff here truly go above and beyond to make your experience special, to the degree you almost feel like they're putting on dinner for just you. From the moment we walked in they made an effort to get to know our first names, what we were celebrating, and how they could make our night even better. They went out of their way to accommodate small requests, asked what music we wanted to hear on the record player, and even threw in a couple of the enhancements for free. As for the food, each course was unlike anything I've ever had. The unique flavor combinations can only be described as artistic. The wine pairing add-on is completely worth it and compliments the meals perfectly. Overall it was a phenomenal experience and we can't wait to go back. I'd highly recommend Tenant for a special occasion! read more

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Updating! Have been here a couple more times. Of the elevated price fixe places in town, this one is the best bang for your buck! Things to expect: consistency, quality, and top notch service. There are no frills, yet all the frills somehow? There are Michelin-level details you can expect here: detailed descriptions of your dish on presentation, change of silverware with each course, clean table, napkins folded. This is the place to go for a very good, unpretentious meal. read more

We went to Tenant to celebrate my birthday, and we had a wonderful time. It is an unusual restaurant, as you don't get a choice what you eat, which was not an issue for us. The night we were there we were served a four course dinner, and everything was absolutely wonderful! We had the wine pairings with the meal, and each wine was so thoughtfully selected, and complimented the food so very well. The food was absolutely amazing. All four of us loved each and every bite. Was it expensive? Yes, definitely beyond what we would usually pay for a meal, but we were celebrating and it was worth it, we would definitely come back for another celebration. They are very upfront about their pricing, so you can get an estimate in advance. We loved our experience and highly recommend Tenant. read more

Another reviewer described Tenant as a neighborhood gem and I think that sums it up perfectly. Elevated cuisine with a distinctly South Minneapolis vibe. Friendly service and rather generously sized portions given the 6 course dining journey. Stars of the show for the night I went were the hamachi (incredible flavor profile) and salmon toast. read more

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What fun!!! Grisha greeted us and made us feel welcomed immediately. Love the concept of a separate bar from the restaurant where we could go after, to hang out and visit with our friends. The four courses were amazing. The prices were unbelievably good. Go ahead and raise them. You request no tips. Sydney the bartender, is great. I'm not sure I felt so at home in any restaurant in such a long time. We will be a regular as the menu changes. Thank you for a great experience. See you this summer. read more

Great dining experience with my husband tonight. The staff was so welcoming and personable. Small and intimate dining spot. The food was coursed wonderfully. Wine pairings were perfect. They did seem to rush people out pretty quickly at the end, but enjoyed our time overall! read more

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Another amazing evening at Tenant. Both Cameron and Grisha were lovely and professional, offering top notch service and dining experience. The food was so good as always, and the ambiance maintains its warm, intimate and lively vibe. Started with a dirty martini at the bar with a very friendly and attentive bartender. 6 courses as usual- Salmon crudo with fresno peppers and salsa verde, tomato soup with pickled veggies and croutons, scallop garlic/parsley linguini, bison ravioli with kale, pork schnitzel with fennel slaw, chocolate pot de creme with graham crackers and toasty marshmallow. I brought my sister who was a first timer (and a foodie) and she was raving about it. 10/10 will return. read more

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For some reason, I have a subconcious expection with prix fixe dinners that I'm not just going to eat an amazing meal, but that I'm going to get an *experience*. It's probably something I should bring up in therapy, but at least with Tenant that expectation was mostly met. The experience begins Next Door where your group can gather, grab a cocktail, and feel special because you're about to eat a fancy meal which means you're entitled to feeling snobby for the next 2ish hours. The restaurant itself is simple and I could see where it could feel crowded with a full house, but with only three groups in our time slot it felt intimate and relaxed which I really appreciated. The food was good. I wish I had more to write about it to be honest but my takeaway was that it was tasty but predictable. The salt level was a little much, by the time the pork course was served my pallate was a little blown and it could benefitted with the citrus burst may have benefitted from being between the ravioli and the pork instead of before dessert. I was also kind of disappointed that we didn't receive more of an explanation from the staff on each dish. Maybe it's annoying of me but they spent so much time planning, preparing, and plating the courses that I wanted to know the details and hear about their innovative techniques, interesting spice blends, odd flavor combos, or just general thoughts they may have had on the meals. Most of my party got the wine paring with the meal which I would recommend if you drink. I unfortunately can't at the moment although they were kind enough to offer a small bit of each for me to experience! That does bring me to another point - while I wasn't blown away by the food, their ability and willingness to accommodate different diets/allergies was SO appreciated. The pacing was pretty well done although the pork course was much larger than expected and it felt like we had to eat quickly in order to stay on track and not hold up the meal for everyone. Overall, it was a good experience with good food, good ambiance, and good service. Just wish I could call one of them great or outstanding. Maybe next time! read more

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Wow we had such a spectacular time at Tenant. I had heard wonderful things, but we were so blown away. I will say it is a pricey place, but the food is spectacular. It's a set menu, and no a la carte service. You can get an optional wine pairing. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The vibe of the space makes you feel like you're at home, if your home was a real nice gastronomic kitchen. One small detail I noticed that I loved was that they're constantly picking out records to play. The staff themselves make the choices and are always jamming. It's stuff like that that makes you just instantly feel really at ease and comfortable in the space. We didn't sit at the counter and that was a bit more relaxed but we're looking to book a dinner by the counter soon!! read more

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Absolutely Wonderful! We went last night for a birthday dinner. The food was not only tasty, but beautifully presented. Each of the courses were unique combinations, each bite seemed better than the last one. The plating was exceptional, and the dishes were explained by the knowledgeable staff. Gresha made us feel welcome from the moment he greeted us until the final goodbye. The cozy, casual atmosphere of this small restaurant is perfect for a relaxing evening. Thanks for an awesome evening. read more

Just a wonderful neighborhood gem. A well curated mill-course prix fix dinner that largely fires on all cylinders. A couple quibbles here and there were dwarfed by the friendly staff, perfect pace and reasonable prices. read more

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We came to Tenant to celebrate a friend's belated birthday & wow, it was amazing. The space itself is really cute, the service was fantastic, & the food!!! This was only my second coursed meal experience & I want for every dining experience to be like this. I had one decision to make: wine pairing or no wine? They were also super accommodating for my meatless diet, which I really appreciated. I would hands down recommend this spot for any & every celebration, since their menu changes seasonally. I can't wait for an excuse to come back! read more

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We had a fantastic experience at Tenant! The six course meal was delightful - days later I'm still remembering the green sauce that had the perfect balance of vinegar and herb. We had the best halibut here - the only problem was wanting more. It was such a fun experience, the perfect mix of elegant and rustic with flavors that surprised and delighted. Love that the chefs deliver the courses - they really value and appreciated hearing how much we enjoyed. One suggestion: Would love to know more about the wine pairings and why the wines were chosen to pair with each course. read more

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why would I eat here? Food took forever to show up and what I did. It was ice cold. Staff was rude. I'm not sure how this place stays in business. read more

So sorry to write this ,I wanted to like this place but expectations fell short. Don't get me wrong they have a lot of potential but for a "course tasting menu " I was wishing for more So first off we got here half hour early and enjoyed a cocktail at their bar "Next door" this was really cute with bright murals of cherubs on the wall and the friendliest bartender I have seen in a while. Granted tiny menu but drinks tasted good but served in those weird Mexican glassware with the blue rim?! Not fancy glassware. She checks you in for your restaurant reservation Next off one of the chefs bring u back to your seat , we we were seated at the chefs counter for 6 and I liked how it was spaced out per couple . Great view of the kitchen and to watch the courses being prepared Next the 1st course was really delicious. I won't spoil the menu ,as it's not printed everything is a surprise. So I imagined that the next ones were going to be as good -now this is where I began to get disappointed So unfortunately they bring your dish and give a 5 second explanation of what it is - barely any interaction about the do ish is given. We did try the wine pairing which is 3 wines and I will say that they did give BIG pours ! Price was worth that but the next few dishes did not excite me at all. Again lackluster explanation and food quality just not by up to par - maybe I have higher standards I was just expecting more . They were presented very well asthetic wise but taste not amazing. I think for the price it is a decent night out but I'm unsure if I would try this place again,supposedly the menu changes seasonally It seems. like they want to be a fancy restaurant but then try to be too casual so they need to figure out though which direction they want to go in fancy or not seems more like a casual neighborhood local spot for some Parking is easy on the street, all the staff were nice and friendly I feel like if you asked them questions then they would engage with you more! Seemed a little strange for this type of concept of a restaurant read more

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Late post so the food option for their menu will be different, but it's the same concept. Cool cozy tasting menu experience. The space is small but it feels almost like you are in someone's home kitchen. It's an open kitchen layout. The vibes are if you had a few friends who decided to cook together and try out some fun recipes. Decent pricing for 6 course tasting menu. All the dishes are explained as they are served. Good experience! I opted out but they also have wine pairings available. read more

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Fantastic experience at Tenant this evening! Stellar staff, thoughtful presentation, warm ambiance, excellent food - everything was well curated from start to finish! Thank you for an enjoyable night out, Tenant! read more

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The service was amazing! Blown away by how friendly and welcoming all the staff was. Started at the bar for a cocktail-Great classic drinks with a little twist. We did the wine pairing with dinner, delicious wines. Dinner its self was very delicious but not mind blowing compared to other restaurants in the twin cities. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Tenant is my favorite restaurant. Before we were seated we had drinks at the side bar which were delicious and then they came to seat us all at once. Every single course had so much flavor and was plated so meticulously. Stand out favorites were the Crudo and the Rhubard dessert- but they change the menu seasonally. Six courses for $80 is a STEAL in my opinion. Definitely did not leave hungry like some course dinners. Another fun touch is that you can see everything that is going on in the kitchen AND the chefs are bringing the courses out to you. HIGHLY recommend! read more

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I went here last night for my anniversary. Service: Our main server was overall wonderful and attentive. However, when one of the chefs came out to take our dishes away, he didn't ask if I was done yet with my dessert, which was a citrus shaved ice, and took it away. I was like, "Ok...guess I'm done with that." Food: I think the food was aspirational yet sometimes felt pretentious in the process. I had told my partner at the beginning of the meal that I was hoping to get taken on a journey with the food. By the third course, I joked to him that the food was trying to take me out the door, into my car, and back home, cause it began to feel underwhelming. (This is in comparison to other multi-course restaurants in the metro area, like Demi.) The flavor profiles didn't always complement one another well by seemingly competing with one another. I think this is a good date spot for folks new to the multi-dining experience, however. Interior/Ambiance: I get that the vibe is to be a down-to-earth local gem accessible to the general public, however, noticed cobweb on one of the ceiling lights directly over our table. The entire time I was eating, I kept thinking, "I hope that doesn't fall into my food lol." Loved the artwork though. The old window as wall art was pretty cool as a concept. Overall, would not recommend to my friends and family personally but would suggest to the general public to give it a go if they're looking for a gateway into the world of multi-course dining. read more

Tenant is such a cute and intimate spot. We sat at the chef's counter, where there is only 6 seats. They also have normal table seating but the chef's counter is more interactive if that's the type of experience you're looking for. Every course was so tasty! The eggplant and the rigatoni were probably my favorites along with the pumpkin custard. This meal was such a great price for a tasting menu. And with how close it is to me I will definitely be back again. (December 2022) read more

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I never realized how much time we spend looking at menus, debating what to order, and waiting for food....until we spent an evening at Tenant. With no menu, we were free to simply enjoy the experience. The six-course meal was abundant in flavor, each dish crafted like a piece of art. The energy and creativity poured into every course were nothing short of mind-blowing. Tenant delivers a high-class yet low-key dining experience. It was cozy, warm, and effortlessly refined. A must-visit for any food lover. read more

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This place is perfect. It's an incredible intro to fine dining for those who don't have a lot of experience or aren't comfortable in typical fine dining environments. It's inviting, the staff is so friendly and laid back, the music comes directly from records the staff picks out, and it's always a good time. Also $4 Hamms?? Incredible. They do offer wine pairings for those who prefer or really great cocktails for I think only $10. Now let's talk food. They rotate their prix fixe menu seasonally to put out what is relevant and in season. Every single dish is packed with flavor and always surprises me on the combination of things they put together. I'm posting pictures from older trips because part of the joy is being surprised by what is served in the moment so the current menu is not shown here, but it was equally as amazing. I believe they are priced at $80 for 6 courses. read more

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Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 5 Came here for dinner on my last night in Minneapolis and was super glad I did. They had no availability, so I waitlisted but luckily got a reservation that afternoon. The restaurant asked not to post the menu to keep it a surprise, so will refrain from commenting on each dish in this review. Overall it was only $70 for 6 courses and $30 for a wine pairing. My server was super nice and gave me a few tastings since it was my first time in the city. Overall, solid food. They change the menu every few months, so definitely come by and try different items over the year. Service was great. My server remembered my phone call and name, and they were very attentive. Would have been nice to get a copy of the menu at the end, but it was intentional (see above). Would definitely come back. read more

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Interested in a 6 course dinner?! Last night we got to experience the tasting menu at @tenantmpls which is located in Minneapolis close to Lake Harriet The menu is predetermined by the chefs which makes each course a surprise! Although, they do take into consideration dietary restrictions and/or allergies (which you would provide the restaurant upon booking your reservation). It's an intimate setting with limiting seating which makes for a cozy/personalized experience There's an option for a wine pairing during dinner which is a preselected sparkling, white, and red wine My husband and I sat at the chefs counter and thought the service was fantastic! We were seated at 6pm with a prompt 6:15pm start time. The restaurant has a bar directly next door where you can grab a cocktail before or after your meal. We throughly enjoyed our experience! read more

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Was lucky enough to snag a reservation for 4 for this place. I've been to a few multi-course places and I have to say I think this has been the best experience I've had at one so far! All the flavors worked so well together and the vegetarian course with broth made from tomatoes caught us all by surprise. At first glance you think it doesn't look like it could possibly be that flavorful but the tomatoes in the dish and the broth housed so much flavor! It's hard to even describe how amazing that dish was. I feel like whenever I do a multi-course experience, there's usually at least one dish that doesn't meet my expectations but to my surprise every single course here was to my liking! I would definitely come back here in a heartbeat. My only critique was that I wish the portions were slightly larger. This was the first time I didn't feel full after a multi course experience. My friends and I aren't huge beings but even we were a little peckish at the end so I can't imagine how someone who was larger than us would feel. read more

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I visited Tenant's bar Next Door with my family over the holidays and had an extremely uncomfortable experience with the chef / owner. As I was waiting outside the bathroom, the the chef came out from the kitchen and stood close to me, not moving. When I asked if I was in the way, he said no but that he wanted to "just stare at me, but not talk". I tried to laugh it off, but was very uncomfortable as he continued to stand there staring at me. Eventually he walked away, give me a fist bump, and said "don't hold this against the bar, just me." My family and I paid our bill and left immediately. After my experience, I took a look at other reviews and have seen multiple other reviews with similar experiences of the owner being incredibly rude, hostile, and creepy. I hope something is done about this, and I would avoid coming here. read more

I have been here several times and am sorry to have this restaurant in my community. The service I received this time by chef Cameron Cecchini is unacceptable. Reading other reviews, I know I am not the only one who feels this way. My husband and I arrived at the bar a half hour before our reservation; we were meeting another couple and I let the server know. Without telling me what she was doing she asked if I would stand up and moved two tables together and said it was the way she preferred it for 4 people. My husband let her know he preferred the tables separated (he and one of the people we were meeting are well over 6ft and the configuration made it uncomfortable for very tall people), but acquiesced to her new configuration. We had a drink with our whole party and then 3 loud white women came into a previously chill atmosphere bar. They were ridiculously loud and our server took shots with them and I was glad when it was time to go to our table. We said hello to the staff in the kitchen and were seated. Cameron came over and the first thing he said to my husband was "I heard you were rude to my server." We had no idea what he was talking about as the interactions were respectful and polite. The interaction would not have been shared with him or interpreted as rude if my husband was white. Cameron proceeded to threaten to kick us out. Once I had a chance to catch up to what he was talking about, I looked for him to chat about what he heard happened, he wasn't around. At the end of the night one of the staff said he was usually there to see people out he had left for the night. I sent him a message to discuss and I've attached his response as it speaks for itself. I have worked in the food industry. I support small businesses. I live in the neighborhood and am invested in having a respectful and supportive community. It's not acceptable to treat people this way and I won't continue to support Tenant. read more

Tenant Restaurant - My message to the chef and his response - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We went early for the 6 pm seating & thoroughly enjoyed our refreshing beverages at the bar next door! The restaurant itself only serves beer & wine. The 6 courses were all beautiful & delicious: 1) watermelon gazpacho w/ ahi tuna, 2) crab cake sandwich (personally think it would be better as just the cake w/o the bread), 3) taco salad w/ chorizo (shell was a little thicker than I liked), 4) lasagna w/ eggplant, 5) steak w/ horseradish mashed potatoes; then, a palate cleanser & 6) dessert. We opted to do the 3 wine pairing & they were all perfectly paired w/ the food. I really enjoyed the Sangiovese w/ the steak. The 6 course tasting menu was $70 (which is going up in Sept.); the wine pairing was $30 for the 3 glasses. read more

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They called me prior to our visit to confirm food allergens and sensitivities. Great food and service. Considering how much food they give during the 6 course tasting menu, they could be charging more. Quality top notch. read more

Tenant is a great experience start to finish. I recommend going a bit earlier, so you can start by their bar next door - literally named Next Door so you don't get confused - where you can start with a cocktail. You're then moved to the dining room - either chef's counter or one of the few tables - and are treated to a tasting menu by the incredibly friendly and competent Tenant team. All the dishes served were delicious and the chef's counter spots are perfect to watch the magic happening in this friendly and cozy setting. Loved all the dishes, with particular highlight to the shrimp ravioli paired with beet cubes. Nice wine pairing as well. read more

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The stairway to heaven has 6 courses. We throughly enjoyed our tasting menu at Tenant. 6 courses that entertained the senses and explored creative flavor profiles. Make reservations. They have two seatings per night 6pm and 8pm and the dishes rotate as frequently as weekly. There's no 'menu' as they serve everyone the same with the exception of accommodating some allergies and lifestyles. We chose the seating with the view of the kitchen. Bathroom was exceptionally clean. Parking on the street and widely available. Great value. Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent!!! Our first time and would highly recommend. I already booked to come back in a couple weeks. Check out the cocktail bar before or after, definitely a gem in Mpls. read more

As reported by multiple other reviews, the co-owner/chef, Cameron, is an absolute creep. I used to like this place but will never go back. If this is how he treats random customers, I shudder to think what he does behind closed doors. We took some family visiting for the holidays to the back room bar for drinks. My sister-in-law was waiting in line for the bathroom when Cameron approached her and stared her down without speaking. When she asked what was going on, he responded that he just wanted to look at her without talking. She was incredibly uncomfortable and creeped out. After he stared at her for awhile, he fist bumped her and walked away, telling her he "needed that" and not to hold it against the bar. This is common behavior for this dude and I'm appalled that the other co-owner (who has always been welcoming) has done nothing to rectify the behavior or hold him accountable. I hope ownership changes, but in the meantime, I will not be going back and will be telling others to steer clear. read more

Such a great experience! Small and cozy. It's upscale but not in a stuffy, "too proper" kind of way. Dress up or dress in jeans and a nice shirt/blazer. The first thing when you see when you walk in is records. And they actually play real records in their bar area. The food is fantastic and so is the service. They knew mine and my husbands names when we walked in. Highly recommend adding drink pairings to your meal and then head over to the bar after you eat!! Play a game of pool or just relax with another drink and even a snack if you're feeling it. They have the best Tom Collins that's infused with lavender. YUM. I can't wait to go back. read more

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An excellent tasting menu with very good food and service. Your waiter is the menu as there is no physical menu. The main chef will actually bring you some of the items and tell you what your eating to include some of the ingredients. The price wasn't bad either and when visiting Minneapolis would love to return. read more

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Tenant restaurant is a small tasting menu style restaurant located in south Minneapolis. There are 6 seats at the chefs counter and some tables behind. We were lucky enough to get a last minute reservation at the chefs counter for Friday night. The price here is very reasonable compared to other tasting menus. $80 per person for 6 courses and $30 for wine pairing which comes with 3 full glasses. Arrive early if you want to get a cocktail from the bar next door, which is literally called Next Door. The restaurant doesn't give you a menu, but they explain each course to you as they lay it in front of you. There are 5 employees and they all work SUPER hard. The food was phenomenal here and I like the intimate setup. read more

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First time at Tenant and all four of us were impressed. It's a Super cute neighborhood bar and restaurant. We first entered into the bar and enjoyed the Craft Cocktail drinks. The restaurant serves a wine pairing with your six course tasting meal. The restaurant does not serve cocktails. We were allowed to bring our cocktails in from the bar. That was nice. Tenant was all about the food experience. Each course presented one delicious flavorful dish after another. My favorite might have been the deconstructed wild rice soup. Value of $70/person plus $30 for the wine pairing was easily met with the quality of the food. Just a couple of service comments...service was not overly personal. Several servers team your table to quickly get your courses to the table. They perform a valuable function but it was quickly in and out from the table. I missed a more personal interaction especially considering the size and ambiance of this special neighborhood bar and restaurant. Overall a must visit for those foodies out there!! read more

Food was amazing! I love the courses. They are so friendly there, we talk with one of the owners. They really take pride in their food! Great experience! read more

Make reservations in advance! This amazing place has tasty and unique dishes, it's super popular, it's a small space, and there is great service so you won't be disappointed. The steak dish served first was our absolute favorite hands down. The steak was tender and veggies were crisp. Both were bursting with flavors. I could have eaten two of these dishes. Our other favorites were the swordfish which they didn't overcook like other places tend to do. And the lamb pasta was unique. Both dishes had great spices. The wine pairing is recommended since you get the most bang for your buck if you want to drink at least two glasses of wine. Each wine went well with the dishes and the rose was my favorite. We are adding this place to our rotation of favorite dining places to hit up during different times of the year since the menu gets updated depending on the season. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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