So, we finally got to try the chef's table, or "Chef's Whim" as it's officially titled. Eight…read morecourses. In addition to the food, we added the suggested alcohol pairings. I say alcohol because it wasn't all wine but ... since it's a bit of a surprise in terms of what actually appears I'll just leave it at that. However, as to the food ... I'll give a taste, a flavor, a wisp of a whisper of the full culinary adventure. For complete details, see your local sous chef! Here's what we had. In the middle of my photo collage, a blood sausage slider with fennel/jalapeño sauce on toasted brioche bun. Then clockwise from top left - cornbread with maple glaze in a Barbie sized personal cast iron skillet; beet salad with goat cheese half spheres; a dessert tray of black apple cake with hay ice cream (yes, seriously), chamomile pot de creme and a duck fat beignet; an assortment of ice creams - fenugreek, fennel/maitake mushroom/burnt hazelnut (all tasted fabulous and in each you could taste the listed flavors); entree of duck and wild mushroom tart; white bean soup and finally a pasta dish of ravioli with two fillings. Just a note on what it would take to make it yourself. See that hexagonal white blob on the bottom row, middle pic? That's a potato foam. Forgive me for not recalling the full procedure but the prep is roughly 7 hours long. First, the cut potatoes are cooked in a sous vide for 2 hours so that no moisture is added to them. Then a succession of ricing, smoking, drying, undrying, mashing, placing in a foam machine that looked like a whipped cream dispenser and boom - a tiny dollop of potato. It tasted great. But man - that's a lot of effort for a mouthful of potato. I don't think I'll be trying it at home. Over two hours of eating and chatting. I brought a couple of my restaurant-based cartoons as my personal thanks for the meal and was shocked that Justin, their sommelier, had done a cartoon of his own ahead of time for me! Just stick to wine, Justin - I don't need any MORE competition with my magazine editors ... With Dylan ably providing the primary chef duties and Amaya and Justin handling the booze, the meal was a smashing success. The food pairings were masterfully chosen and timing of the dishes meant we were always primed for the next one. Although the succession of what I'd call dessert dishes made me start to feel like a Hobbit enjoying dessert, second dessert and then post seconds. As Anton Ego said in Ratatouille (and they have a cute Reme rat under glass on a shelf) "I shall be returning, hungry for more."

What a lovely restaurant. Just for a tip if you find the apothecary it's down the stairs right…read moreafter it. We did have a little bit of trouble finding it but that was kind of fun. Reservations recommended we were seated at a beautiful table for two right near the bar and started off with a Pinot noir and a cabernet. Both wines were delightful. For appetizers we had the braised lamb crepe and the octopus... Both dishes were delicious, presented well with sauces to die for. Followed by the pasta dish and the duck. These were the best dinners of the year for us. The blending of flavors were fantastic and it was augmented by the owner coming over and talking to us about how the food was prepared. I won't bore you with all the details but the octopus is slow boiled for 5 hours.. complete with wine. Corks it was tender and delicious with the Mediterranean flair. We go out to eat our fair share from high end to diners anywhere. The food is well prepared and delicious... This was the top for the year! From the service to the presentation to the wine to the ambiance, everything is top notch here. I will provide a warning. You will drop a pretty penny if you partake in all the courses, but we thought it was well worth it. Thank you to the staff and ownership. We enjoyed our evening.. a true date night.

Great place! The food was amazing, pasta and shrimp cooked perfectly. Cheese board was tasty and…read moreoffered a great selection. Great wine list. Nice wine tasting when we arrived. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. They also have a small wine shop inside the restaurant.

we had a great time with our party of eight people on 8/8. Very welcoming hosts, Patrick and Chloe…read more In addition to the extensive wine offering they pour a proper Guinness Stout as well as the Guinness "0" I had which is indistinguishable in visual appearance from the original! But the real standout was the food that Chloe prepares- in addition to a lobster roll and a yummy lobster dip, I ordered the "Pulled Steak" sandwich that comes with au jus that my brother-in-law recommended and when I gave my cousin a taste, her review was a simple " oh my God!" This was the second time I was there, and I am looking forward to going back again!

I have lunch here at least once a month A beautiful place to…read moresit and enjoy their delicious sandwiches,quiche and salads

Very disappointed. In the old location this place was great with so much choice and pleasant staff,…read more(owners). Now the displays are empty including the upright drink fridges. We were told not to look at the cheese menu board on the wall, just pick out what's in the displays which is next to nothing. More cling wrap on cheese rinds than cheese itself. The one lady was so rude and just did not want to be there. After all the years of a pleasant experience we have never been happy once in the new location. McKinnon's up by Rye has an awesome cheese selection so there we will be from now on!

All you can eat steak tips for $19.91!!!!! Wednesdays at The…read more401 Tavern in Hampton! *dine in only after 5 PM, no sharing ya filthy animals...

The service was good. The food not so much. We got two burgers medium and they were not. They were…read moreoverdone and honestly they tasted like frozen burgers then microwaved. The place needs a revamp, ambiance is old and needs help. But I guess for a tavern this is the way it goes. At least take the artificial Christmas greenery over the bar down and store it after the holidays so it doesn't get so dusty and greasy. The place needs a deep clean. It used to be a good place for a bite but it's not a place I'd go anytime soon.

The food, the atmosphere , incredible staff, and the owners make this a five star experience!!…read moreIf you are anywhere Within a 60 mile radius or more even from this restaurant, you need to experience the Carriage House! Never disappointed and always leave with a smile! Paula L

I dined here on Christmas Eve, and I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in New…read moreHampshire (and I lived there most my life). The Parker House rolls were savory warm perfection and a great way to start the meal. My entree, the gnocchi with duck confit was one of the best things I've ever tasted (though very rich--I had to bring half home). And I tasted my dining companion's duck breast an it was also delicious (which they concurred in thinking). The dessert special was a sticky toffee pudding with bananas foster ice cream and peanut butter magic shell and I wish I could eat it every day. The only downsides were that (1) I didn't love the dessert cocktail (which was also absent a garnish), but it could also very well be personal preference and it was only $7, (2) it was freaking freezing in the restaurant. We were seated in a corner that didn't seem to have any baseboard heaters, and even though we weren't far from the fireplace, there was so little insulation on the windows we were all egregiously uncomfortable. The service was great, with the waitress very helpfully answering all our questions and brining each course with perfect timing. The food itself is on the expensive side, though I thought the drinks were normal for a nice restaurant (my other drink, which I enjoyed, was $13). But for the quality of the food, it's hard to complain.

This little restaurant was a fantastic find on our visit to Portsmouth. It was tucked away along a…read morelittle alley and had seating outside, which was perfect because we had two dogs with us. They were very dog friendly. We had the set menu, which was four courses of small plates, and it was perfect. The food was excellent.Well prepared and delicious.. The staff were very friendly, as was the owner. I also had a whiskey and cider based cocktail, which was delicious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant for anyone in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area.

I honestly am not sure where to start and end with my wife and l anniversary dinner at Cava this…read moreevening. My wife and I have close to or more than 1000 dining experiences in our time together. If Cava wasn't the best overall, it was an extremely close second. Our server Dan was awesome from start to finish. On point, Attentive, professional, and exceeded expectations on every level. Cava is a very intimate dining experience with a warm comfortable indoor and outdoor seating option. It is also very practical as a stop before going to the Music Hall, an important date or like us an anniversary. Cava is unlike many of the places we have visited over the years in the food category. Every course was exceptionally prepared, thoroughly thought out and professionally executed with excellent plating. I won't go into detail on every dish but suffice it to say there was enjoyment with every mouthful of every course. I ordered: Espresso Martini An Italian Pinot Grigio (with dinner) We shared the charcuterie plate First course - Mussels Second Course - Italian Meatball dish Third Course - Braised Flank Steak Fourth Course - Torte My wife ordered: A wonderful Rum with blackberry cocktail An Italian Pinot Grigio(with dinner) First Course- Warm Potato Soup Second Course- Stuffed and wrapped dates Third Course- Shrimp with Polenta Fourth Course- Blueberry Cheesecake

A friend and I visited Unwind on a beautiful Wednesday evening and had a wonderful experience. We…read moreshared four tapas: the She Crab, Shrimp Gambas, Duck Potstickers, and Halloumi Fries. Every dish was absolutely delicious, making it hard to pick a favorite, but the Duck Potstickers were especially outstanding- an easy 10/10! The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, with a true farm-to-table feel, and each dish was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. For drinks, my friend enjoyed a Zinfandel while I ordered the Coppertone rum cocktail, which was refreshing and perfect for a warm evening. Our host and waitress were extremely attentive, knowledgeable about both the food and beverage menus, and offered excellent recommendations.We sat outdoors on the rooftop deck under an umbrella, which provided a lovely atmosphere. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of downtown Milford, with plenty of free off-street parking available. The only downside was the motorcycle traffic from a nearby biker bar. Every time a group rode by, the engines were quite loud and interrupted the otherwise relaxing ambiance. Even so, the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere easily made this a place I'd happily return to.

We had a 5:00 PM reservation at UnWined and I had been really looking forward to a rare night out…read morewith a friend. The food and service were good--but the end of the night completely ruined the experience. After we paid and were clearly wrapping up, a hostess came over and told us we had been there for two hours and needed to give up the table, offering to move us to the bar. That's not hospitality. We were already about to leave, and instead of a basic courtesy to finish our conversation, we were made to feel rushed out. In over 25 years of dining in the U.S., I've never been pushed out of a restaurant like that. It completely overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable evening.

I've eaten here once but it is my new favorite restaurant. Amazing food and even better service. I…read morewas so impressed with the food, i even mentioned something to the manager (who couldn't have been more pleasant). Unfortunately i live really far from this place, but I can't recommend this establishment enough.

Good food but kinda noisy. Definitely not the place for an intimate dinner for two…read more If we were 30 years younger I'm sure I would give it a good review.

This French pastry Shoppe is wonderful Beautiful pastries…read moreVery nice waitstaff Stop by, you'll be glad you did BTW if you like macaroons you will not go wrong buying several

While in the area and looking for a sweet treat. We came across. MN. We had 2 options. We could…read morestand in line and order and sit in the general seating. Area or opt for service at the wine bar, we chose to seat ourselves at the bar after we placed our order. There was a line when we arrived. But service was very efficient, and we were quickly helped. There was a wait for our beverages. However it was well worth it. My mother was looking for a standard drip coffee and due to none being available.An excellent option of an americano was offered and she fell in love with it immediately. The deserts were also very well crafted and had excellent flavor. Definitely a place to stop. Relax people watch and enjoy a little treat with some great coffee options.

We recently had our daughters baby shower Steeple Hall @ Mission Oak Grill. The Room is simply…read moreGorgeous!! This was the best experience I've had planning an event, which I've planned plenty. The Staff on the day of event was more that accommodating, they were pleasant, and willing to do anything needed to make the event the way we envisioned it, From Nik going the extra mile helping us set up the back drop!!! The room was set up beautifully and all Nik's recommendations where perfect. The bartender Kristin was pleasant, happy and fast! The waitress Kathie.... was more than accommodating, she was on the go... if we needed something before I could look for her she was there and ready to help. There was no leaving us to figure anything out, they literally took care of it all. My biggest thing is service always and the staff and facility were exceptional! We'll definitely be back for any future functions. A & T Dalton

My husband and I just had our wedding at this venue this past August. The wedding coordinator (Nik…read moreKedian) was terrific! He's very friendly, organized, professional and a phenomenal communicator (always made himself available for a phone call and responsive via email). We had tremendous confidence in him and it's one of the main reasons why we chose the venue. The other two primary reasons is that the venue is beautiful (it's a hidden gem) and the food is excellent (we are harsh critics and confirm it's great). All of our 100+ guests raved to us how beautiful the venue was and the food (food comes from the restaurant downstairs - go there for dinner!). Thank you again Nik along with all of the wonderful staff. We will always remember you all and your generosity making a rainy day nothing short of perfect!