This has got to be the hardest restaurant to try because it only opens from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. I have wanted to try this place for a while, but couldn't find the time to as normal people have to work (right?). But apparently not, I saw plenty of people come in and out of the place for the 1.5 hour I spent there. Anyways, I finally got a chance to go, and I loved it!
As you can see from the pictures below, it has a very unique décor. The space inside is mostly the open kitchen, but most of the seating is outdoors. The menu is projected on the wall to the right as you walk in to the restaurant, which is pretty cool and it saves paper too!
They have a pretty small menu, which I like. From my experience, a small menu usually indicates better quality food, and it also means that it is easier for me to choose because I am not overwhelmed with options. Here is what we ordered:
1. Marinated mushroom, fresh cheese, spelt, crunchy seeds, arugula
This dish is so pretty that it looks like a real garden! This is seriously a piece of art, and it has a refreshing earthy taste.
2. Chicken confit, heirloom grits, spigarello, roasted strawberry
A very interesting dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the strawberries add a very unexpected flavor and some acidity to the dish.
3. Rice porridge, caramelized broccoli, puffed rice, burnt onion
Definitely my favorite dish. As a Chinese, I thought we were the only people who knew how to make a good porridge but this proved me wrong. This is surprisingly good, very simple but delicious.
I would definitely recommend this place if you can make the very limited opening hours. It combines both the visual and taste sensations into the dish. It has taken fine dining down a notch to more affordable prices, but with the same amount of detail and deliciousness.