River J.
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I've been sitting here for an hour to try and put into words the kind of hospitality magic offered at Rosette. An unassuming yet tasteful niche of a space, every aspect exceeded my wildest hopes. I've been out of the world a while culinarily speaking, but the flavor combinations Louis and Mark bring to the table can be considered nothing short of inspired.
With a cocktail menu like this, I did the smart thing and asked Mark to pick for me. He paired the Squash Boulevardier, a complex, bitter, smokey marvel- the curried squash syrup, with its unobtrusive smoke and subtle spice, is everything in that drink.
Sipping this along side an equally fascinating treat- black garlic praline ice cream- was happy hour like never before.
Deciding on a small bite was not easy, but this gf/v unicorn of a treat demanded to be tried. Every bite was subtly different. Toasty, licoric-y, umami, crunchy and creamy all at the same time - a treat beyond words. Back lit by the flavor sensation Mark created I savored every morsel. On their own, these are both excellent- together, they are an elevated experience the likes of which was matched only by the warmth and hospitality of the owners themselves.
My sincere gratitude, gentlemen. Thank you for the warm sense of community, today of all days.