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"Jackalope has unveiled a new menu under the recently hired chef, Josh Podwills, but retains the escargot as a nod to its past ownership. Podwills crafts unexpected yet delightful flavor pairings with precision. Highlights include beets pickled with anise over baby spinach, and wild mushroom pasta with handmade black pepper pappardelle in an oregano-thyme sauce. For dessert, choose an elegant pouched pear on Chantilly cream or a decadent brownie with warm, oozing chocolate Rivas lava cake. Or, indulge in a flight of Amaro digestifs with odd flavor pairings like cola and saffron or vegetal, toffee, and light smoke. The intimate dining room and garden courtyard offer an elegant, casual setting perfect for date nights or special occasions." - Barb Gonzalez