Based Foodie O.
Yelp
The Cottage is an eatery that is hard to put into words. It's fusion, it's fine dining, and it's combinations of flavors I haven't experienced before. And I say that as a compliment.
For appetizers, we ordered two Wagyu Brisket Bao Buns ($12 each = $24). These were deliciously flavored, melted in your mouth, and you assemble them yourself so you can build the perfect bite. It was served with black garlic sauce, and kimchi, which I am admittedly, not a huge fan of, so I used it sparingly. I did build the perfect bite, though the ratios were a bit off. They gave a huge mass of kimchi, and if we had used it all, it would have resulted in a product where the actual meat was undetectable. The buns were served with duck fat potato tempura, which was crisp and delicious, and even as a standalone appetizer, this tempura would have been a winner. Our other appetizer was Spicy Pork Fried Rice ($23), which was the size of an entree! It had a stellar kick, crispy pork belly pieces, mushrooms, and scallions, a sunny side-up egg, and an incredible depth of flavor.
For entrees, we got both pasta and meat. For pasta, we got Handcut Papardelle ($35), with a duck confit, dukka spices, and a hint of cinnamon. I was shocked at how well these flavors played together, and the confit duck was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I also ordered the Roasted Pork Loin ($40 that seems to have had seasoning piped into it with a syringe, creating some of the most deliciously flavored pork I've ever ordered in a restaurant. This was served with sauteed spinach and crispy potatoes, both of which were seasoned very richly.
For dessert, we ordered the Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse ($15) which was our one miss of the night. Too much was done to try to "elevate" a classic, and it fell flat. The little pieces of orange in it disrupted the smooth texture I was anticipating, it was an example of "less is more" not being adhered to.
Holistically though, The Cottage is a beautiful eatery with rich, bold, and creative flavors that we would recommend wholeheartedly.