What a great addition this is to the downtown Orlando dining scene. Whether you’re going for an à la carte meal or the excellent tasting menus available at both lunch and dinner, this is a refined and complex alternative to a lot of the more pedestrian food available downtown.
The chef here has obviously put a lot of thought into the recipes, and quite a few things were standouts for their sophistication.
– The shrimps ceviche starter was wonderfully balanced with great acidity and just the right amount of seasoning.
– The beets + bees salad is a real standout with generous helpings of multicolored beets, feta cheese, and a delightful vinaigrette dressing.
– The Parmesan pasta could have used a little more seasoning or complexity but was very good if you’re a pasta lover.
– My preference was the extraordinary Wagyu pastrami, which was just as good as it sounds. A spicy rhyme of peppery coating made it perhaps the best pastrami I’ve ever tasted, and since it was Wagyu, the meat itself was extraordinarily tender and flavorful without being fatty or overly rich.
There’s an extensive list of wines with quite a few of them available by the glass.
Service was friendly, and I enjoyed talking with the chef after the meal to discover that it takes a week to make the pastrami and that their bread is delivered fresh every morning. A great experience that I’m sure will return.
Note that Google has this location marked incorrectly on their map. It’s not on the side street, it’s right on Magnolia.
