Two Gays Three Takes ..
Yelp
7.8/10
Dined on 8/23/24
Locally sourced ingredients are a hot trend in the restaurant world, but at Table X, it's clear they take this seriously. A 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist, Table X showcases its commitment by listing 11 local partners on the menu, from the mushroom supplier to the ceramicist who crafted the tableware. Even more impressive, many of the plated components were sourced from the restaurant's garden or the chef's home garden.
Dishes were generally simple and thoughtfully composed, which allowed the quality ingredients to shine through. We were thoroughly impressed with the food, but the pacing of the evening was painfully slow. 165 minutes to get through 7 dishes left us with awkwardly long pauses between courses and ultimately detracted from the enjoyment of the evening.
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farmers salad
local vegetable giardiniera, garden fruits, dill-buttermilk dressing, san simon cheese
intermountain gourmet mushrooms
locally grown mushrooms, swiss chard, pit vinegar, roasted onion, charred beet
pan seared baja striped bass
salsa borracha, fisher brewing cerveza, summer squash, cucumber & sweet pepper salad
summer tomato tagliatelle pasta
red wine braised beef, tomato salad, breadcrumb-basil pesto, parmigiano
teton valley leg of lamb
utah sweet corn, campfire potato, golden monkey barbecue, garden currants
weeks farm berry popsicle
summer berries, garden mint & marigold flowers
almond cake
local stone fruits, lemon curd, crispy meringue
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Table X delivered a strong performance based on the food alone. The lighter, vegetable-forward starters were impressive, especially the mushroom dish, where the earthiness of the mushrooms paired beautifully with charred beet, balanced by a touch of vinegar. As for the more substantial courses, each protein was cooked to perfection.
The bass was delicious, with salsa and a local beer adding intriguing flavors without overwhelming the delicate fish. The fresh tomato salad atop the tagliatelle brightened the rich sauce made from red wine-braised beef. The leg of lamb was the standout dish, epitomizing late summer cooking with sweet corn purée, garden currants, and smoky local potatoes. Each dish was tightly composed, with every element on the plate playing a distinct role. Counting a popsicle as a course made me roll my eyes, but it was delicious and a perfect segue into the more substantial almond cake with silky smooth, perfectly tart lemon curd. - TWP
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When it comes to the food, Table X did little wrong. Every course was prepared well, properly seasoned, and had fresh and often locally sourced ingredients. I'd say the major drawback was that nothing was super unique or memorable. Even reviewing the menu to try to pull out specifics, I just scanned the menu and keep muttering "that was good." I suppose the major highlights were the salsa borracha on the sea bass that gave it a nice kick and the preparation of the lamb, which was super tender and crispy on the outside. The popsicle dessert was also a fun twist and an additional off-menu brownie at the end was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, Table X's score is weighed down by the egregiously slow pacing--a real shame considering the food was very solid. -JB