Eden — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler
"Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived. Eden pulls inspiration from nature, European cafes, and California-coastal style. With a mix of eclectic elements, dark walls, and foliage, consider it your dream home away from home. What was the crowd like? Couples for date night, groups of friends, and family-orientated with a menu for kids. What should we be drinking? Beverage Director & Mixologist Alex Rydzewski’s program highlights a variety of local, women and minority-owned businesses. Favorites include The Greenhouse (with citrus infused PlayPen Vodka, cucumber agave, and tarragon tincture) and Streets Ahead (with Libélula Silver Tequila, pomegranate shrub, and agave). There are a variety of local beers and a good selection of sparkling, white, red, and rosé wines by the glass and bottle. Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. Fresh, local, and sustainable fare is the focus, an approach that chef Devon Quinn accomplishes with an onsite greenhouse. The team picks from more than 40 herbs, greens, and edible flowers daily (with no refrigeration), while also regularly sourcing from local farmers markets. For dinner, don’t miss the pork tagliatelle, vegan wild mushroom tamale, or wood-grilled berbere spiced carrots. Brunch here is equally satisfying—staples include gluten-free quinoa pancakes, vegetarian eggs benedict, and avocado toast. And how did you find the front of house folks? Hospitable, attentive, and knowledgeable. What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here? Eden's menu considers an array of dietary restrictions, and the seasonal curation keeps every dish as fresh as the ingredients. Come for nourishing and beautiful fare from one of the city’s top talents." - Nicole Schnitzler
