Chris E.
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This meal was simply unbelievable. Across the board, there was not a single issue with the food, the service, or the atmosphere. I'll cherish this one in my top 10 for a while.
I first was mesmerized by the space, inside of what feels like a large old house/hotel, similar to the Elysian Bar in New Orleans. The menu was modest with just a dozen items to select from, many of which were vegetarian/vegan. For 1 person they recommended 2-3 small plates and 1 large plate. I ended up ordering I think 6 small plates and 1 large plate. I started with what I remember as a strawberry daquiri type drink that to me was just okay. It was good but not WOAH. 8/10. I later had the a peach variation that was phenomenal. 10/10. For small plates, I began with the bread and vinegar butter. The combination intrigued me and I was not disappointed. This dish set the cadence for the whole meal. It was so good. It took everything inside my soul not to lick the butter off the plate... oh. It was too good. 15 out of 10. The bread was so light and airy and greasy and GOOD. Whew 😮💨 So good. Next I had the venison tartare as it was recommended on the Michelin guide. Ooooooohhhhhhh with the black garlic dust on top. I don’t know what type of degree you need to ideate this kind of food. 20 out of 10. I chewed that up so fast. But next came the star of the show. I wanted to try the lion’s mane mushroom small plate but they were all out. Instead the waiter, Mauro, who was so incredibly nice and thoughtful throughout the meal, recommended the panopea instead. It blew my mind. In fact, it was so good, I ordered another one. 1000000 out of 10. The combination of chamomile with a little peach and cucumber, with a little tuna tartare down at the bottom for a surprise…. Incredible. Top 5 dishes I’ve ever eaten in my life. After that I had the kiuri (Persian cucumber) with a little elote on top. It was good, 8/10, but it wasn’t my favorite. I probably wouldn’t order it again in favor of trying something new. The final After that I was so full but I simply had to have one of the larger entrees. I ate the the cut of the day which was pork with carrots and I forget what the puree was. The party next to me said it was dry but I promise they had worms in their brain or something cus that pork was really good. It wasn’t amazing but it was not dry. 9 out of 10. I’d be interested to see what other cuts of the day entail. For dessert I needed something citrusy and cold and fruity. Mauro knew the perfect dish. He brought me this concoction of frozen melons, coconut, jellies, ooooh so many little accessories. It was perfect. 20 out of 10. I believe I finished with a glass of wine that the sommelier recommend, very crisp, and very friendly. A nice close to the evening. I paid and I left.
Phenomenal meal, beautiful setting, friendly staff. This is the first place I would return to in BA.