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Yelp
I'm not sure if I was starving, or just so excited to be at Salted Edge for dinner that I didn't take many pictures, but believe me -- there were many delights!
We arrived 20 minutes early for our reservation (and you absolutely should make a weekend reservation at least two weeks in advance), so we were seated at the bar while we waited.
It was in the bar I got my first shudder that this might be a very expensive evening -- cocktails at $19. I guess I don't do fine dining enough? That said, all drinks were strong, fun and very tasty: a berry shrub, a chocolate martini and a browned butter manhattan.
Called to dinner, we started with a charcuterie tray. Our wonderful server, Jeff, inquired for me about the possibility of goat cheese on the board (which is not a favorite). We were free and clear and subsequently loved every bite!
One thing I'd improve on would be to add at least two more slices of the fantastic garlicky crostini. The salami was yummy, the gouda a smoky delight, and the olives, salty and addictive.
The Caesar salad seemed simple enough -- whole leaves of endive, tomatoes, crouton crumbles, and a just right amount of dressing. Sooo good!
Entrees included the Bison Bolognese, the Lobster Tortellini and the Scallops.
For me, though all dishes were delicious, the star of the evening was the Scallops on Farro. I shared the dish with a friend, because as amazing and tantalizing as scallops can be, four large is just too much for me. Two was perfect.
The other two dishes were enjoyed by the party with assurances they would order each again.
Because it was a birthday celebration, we had desserts that ranged from a simple circle of caked topped with ice cream and berries to a mango topped key lime cheesecake to a bourbon infused cake.
While all were delish, I thought the simplest was best. I love tart offerings, but that mango really made my mouth pucker. The bourbon cake tasted like something between a biscuit and cornbread. Nice, but not to die for.
Overall, worth every penny and I'd love to visit again. Dress code is not at all fancy, though you'd be comfortable if you dressed up for your occasion. I dont see this as a child-friendly establishment, though everyone I encountered was lovely.
The only drawback here is the noise. Sadly, it's difficult to have a conversation in a high-ceilinged, glass and metal box, so, sit close to whomever you hope to chat with!