This was our first time at High Street and we will definitely be returning. My wife and I went for a date night. From the time we arrived everyone was so friendly and accommodating. We were early for our reservations so the hostess sat us at the bar while we waited for our table to be ready. We both had the Vermont amigio which was great and the bartenders were so friendly and helped us with recommendations for dinner. When we were sat our waiter was also super helpful and friendly. We started with the Caesar salad which was large and very tasty. Then we got the black garlic knots which were insanely delicious. Lastly came the kennett square mushrooms which was incredible and by far my favorite dish of the night. For our entrees I got the hanger steak which was plated beautifully and was very good. My wife got the pepperoni pizza which was extremely tasty! We couldn't pass up on dessert even though we were beyond full. We shared the butter cake which really ended our night with a great farewell taste. I would 100% recommend High Street to anyone! From the ambiance, service and food all were 10/10. Thank you all for a great night! read more

High Street - Hanger steak - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Very good products here so far today I have the lemon tartlet, black walnut Sable and the Olive bread with rosemary.. It was absolutely delectable!. Where have you been all my life?. Came in after giving 13 vials of DNA, Needed a calm, chill place to regroup!...This place is a VIBE! Wonderful time!... read more

High Street - Olive Bread w/ my own Tuna! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Yum!! Haven't been here and years, not sure what I was waiting for! Stopped in today for lunch, even right at open, their we're a few tables of customers. Our server was super friendly and checked in enough without being overbearing. Our food came out fast and fresh. I got the chicken caesar salad which was GREAT. It was such an elevated salad compared to the standard caesar you get. The rest of my groups food looked great as well. I'll def be back soon! read more

High Street - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Took my daughter to Philly for the weekend and stumbled into High Street on Market for brunch without a reservation -- walked right in, no drama. Already off to a good start. The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, service was genuinely great (attentive without being hovery), and then the food showed up and honestly just shut us both up for a few minutes. I had the cipollini onion bialy with dill-cured salmon, fromage blanc, and all the fixins -- and I mean ALL the fixins. Soft-boiled egg, capers, pickled everything, microgreens, tomatoes. It looked like a still life painting and tasted even better. The bialy itself was perfectly chewy, the salmon silky, and the fromage blanc was a smarter, lighter move than the usual cream cheese. Plate was basically clean. My 12-year-old went for the cast iron Dutch baby with roasted apples, malted caramel, and maple syrup. It arrived puffed up and golden, and she demolished it. No notes. This place earns every bit of its reputation. If you're in Philly and skipping it, you're making a mistake. read more

High Street - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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They waited to seat us about 5-10 minutes after our reservation time. The interior is also dark and intimate. The food was really good but I think I've had better pizza elsewhere. It did smell and taste really fresh though. The salad was delicious with the croutons. Need to come back for brunch! read more

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High Street deserves a lot of recognition! It's a cozy place in the historic Franklin Building. I'd describe it as chic and I really enjoyed the art in the restaurant. Service was top notch. Not intrusive, but attentive and helpful. We ended up here for a last minute lunch and I'm so glad they were able to accommodate us. From drinks to the food, we loved everything. We started with bread and butter (I'm a big fan of warm bread and soft butter and this lived up to my expectations), an amazing salad (I wanted to recreate it at home), and the soup of the day. Followed by the popular crispy chicken caesar hoagie and delicata squash pizza. Yes, carbs heavy and I loved every moment of the meal! read more

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Came by NYE. They were extremely slow to take my order and I had plans at a certain time so I asked to order and make it TOGO. They ended up giving my pizza item complimentary! I ended up tipping much more to cover it a little bit but very gracious and unexpected gesture. More uncommon to see these days and very appreciated! Food was also delicious. Skate wing on bone and squash pizza read more

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What a great place to enjoy lunch in Center City Philly! A cozy spot that buzzing with patrons having a delicious meal. Made reservations through OpenTable. I met up with a friend there, and our server was so very friendly and engaging in conversation. I had ordered the Crispy Chicken Caesar Hoagie. The combination of the kale and Parmesan with the crunch of the chicken was such an incredible flavor, I wish I ordered another to go! Overall, a great spot to dine in! Can't wait to return here! read more

High Street - Crispy Chicken Caesar Crispy Chicken Hoagie - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great spot. Food is tasty and the space is nice with a good vibe. Highly recommend the 'leave it to us' menu option. You get a nice variety of dishes and plenty of food, a solid value. The spaccatelli pasta was one of our favorites of the night. Service was excellent and friendly. High Street was a great experience and recommended. read more

We had a gift card for this restaurant so stopped in for dinner this past Saturday night. Our server was fine. Restaurant was pleasant with a mix of high top tables and standard tables with a small-ish bar too. We had a few drinks, bread & butter ($6 should be complimentary), pizza, the hangar steak & dessert. The steak, while good, was small portion. Maybe we'll stop back to try their brunch but this wasn't our fave meal in Philly. read more

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My friends and I decided to come here for dinner because High Street was recently added to the Michelin Guide's Recommendations list. I had previously come here for brunch for my sister's birthday and was interested in trying their dinner items. Food Ordered: * worth trying - [Charred Savoy Cabbage, Chanterelle Beurre Blanc*]: I liked the smoky flavor of the cabbage and thought that the beurre blanc paired well with it. - [Gently Poached Shrimp, Castelvetrano Salsa Verde, Toasted Pistachios]: I don't personally like olives and didn't realize that castelvetrano is a type of olive so I'm a bit biased in not recommending this dish. But, I also wasn't a big fan of the taste of the pistachios used or the combination of textures. - [Spaccatelli, Trumpet Mushrooms, Buckwheat, Leeks, Egg Yolk*]: Conversely, I liked the textures and flavors of this dish, with the buckwheat bringing a nice crunchy element. - [Pizza with Delicata Squash, Burrata, Honey, Calabrian Chili, Oregano]: The crust was fantastic and the perfect amount of crispy. I liked the flavors except for the fresh oregano leaves, which I didn't prefer the taste of, but thought that the pizza was a bit too sweet as I ate more of it. There was also too much moisture from the toppings causing the bottom crust to become progressively soggy. I would recommend their pizza because of the A1 crust but I would probably choose a different set of toppings next time. I do think this set of toppings was worth trying though. Would I go back?: Definitely for their pizza and baked goods! When I had their brunch, those were the two things I liked the most and the pizza from dinner was the best item from that meal. I think they do bread-like items well but I would more accurately rate High Street a 3.5 because I didn't think their other items left a strong inpression on me. read more

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Portions have potentially gone down, but service is attentive as always. Good casual - business casual place to have a meal but may be a bit overpriced now. I thought the bakery closed but turns out they just changed locations! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and it's a fairly cozy layout inside decorated nicely. Welcomed in and sat quickly, though the bar or low top tables are best. I disliked the half height stool tables as others mentioned. As to the food, the bread is phenomenal. Crusty with a soft inside, sourdough style. Slightly warm so the butter melts. Had the niçoise tuna salad which was quite sizable and all very fresh ingredients. Dressing was a perfect amount to toss the salad in and didn't weigh it down much or make it soggy. Very filling and a good price. Definitely want to come in for happy hour and dinner to try that menu. Thanks read more

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What a wonderful little treat of a place nestled next to its sister coffee shop. It's a nice spot to enjoy a hearty Italian inspired meal. They work with seasonal ingredients, and make their own bread with smelt flour. We enjoyed the warm olives, stracciatella salad, and their allium pizza - plus their peach cobbler for dessert! The ingredients were fresh and I like the twist in flavor profiles of dishes familiar but the added edits were a great experience! Our service was decent, a little absent minded at times but overall got the job done. In the end, they were kind enough to provide us with a loaf of their bread to take home - so nice!! Enjoy your time - it's a great meal! read more

High Street - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food here is so good! Really high quality ingredients, and the flavor combinations are amazing! Highly recommend the salmon and onion bialy and the chicken Caesar sandwich! The service is really great, and the staff is always helpful with menu recommendations. Definitely save room for dessert as well! read more

High Street - Smoked salmon and onion bialy platter - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been to High Street three times over the past year for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The food has been fresh and delicious (with one exception), the cocktails and wine are great. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and has a really nice atmosphere day and night. Some standouts for me on the food are of course all the assorted baked treats, the sandwiches, the nicoise salad, and the delicious ice creams. The staff are friendly and nice, but the service can be slow and servers seem to disappear for stretches of time between dishes. The one exception I would like to note is that the half chicken we ordered (while mostly delicious) had considerably more pink than it should have. We mentioned this to the server but only got a polite but vague "would you like us to do anything about this?" At this point we had finished eating (around the undercooked parts) and did not really want any more food but it would have been a nice gesture if they adjusted the bill or even checked in more about the dish. I just expected a higher standard for food and hopefully the service given my previous meals there and how nice the restaurant is. Overall though, the experiences have been nice, but maybe I will be back for brunch or lunch and not dinner. read more

Meh, good food, not great, interesting twists on favorites on the menu. I got the baguette French toast that comes with marmalade not syrup. No need for the syurp, the sweet butter and orange Marm were good enough. It was nice. Again not great. Baked goods are their specialty. Got a sampler, all good but again just twists on old faves. Nothing the seemed very special. Very good service. Not sure why it got a Michelin mention. There are places nearby as good or better. And ambiance, the music as WAY TOO LOUD!!! The place echoes and in the corner it was tough to hear without shouting. No need for that at all. Turn it down a bit, please..... read more

The best brunch I've had in a long time, High Street is delivering even better than what I remember from when they were High Street on Market. The restaurant is cute, welcoming, and feels like a bakery + restaurant that you just never want to leave. The service is kind, caring, prompt, and doesn't feel like its trying too hard. Then the food, well that's the best part! Hands down the best Dutch Baby I've had ever. I love Dutch Babies, but i've never had anything this good - the cook was perfect, fluffy, eggy, yummy. The butter was out of this world and the fruits were so fresh. The Labne Zaatar danish also spectacular. I love all the flavors here and the lack of sweetness. It's really great - like go get one now and munch on it! The coffee and juices were both good, I didn't drink alcohol this time, but everything non-alcoholic was great. I had a new addition to the menu which was the soft shell crab sandwich. I love soft shell crabs, so I must say, this was such a treat. The lettuce with the green goddess dressing, the sauce on the juicy jumbo soft shell crab, the perfect bun, the great tomato...like wow - I don't know what they're doing back there, but you would be hard pressed to find a better soft shell crab sandwich anywhere in the world! We'll be back, you should go too! read more

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Stopped by High Street for happy hour and was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation but it was a Tuesday so it wasn't packed at all. The ambiance was so cute with plants and open windows. Now the good stuff: the hosts were soo attentive and knowledgeable with the menu and even suggestions. Loved it. The drinks were tasty (def giving elevated) and nicely priced for happy hour. The food...didn't wow me as much. The options weren't giving 5 stars for me. Got my bread and it was cold and overall just meh. Will maybe come back for drinks probably would try their menu to see their entrees. read more

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High Street exceeded my expectations. Be sure to make a reservation as the space is not large and if you're not a fan of high seating/stools! They're not the most comfortable. BUT, the food really impressed me. I'll break down the food below: 1. Tuna Carpaccio (smoked labneh, horseradish, carmen peppers, caramelized shallots) - you have to eat the tuna in bites with all of the ingredients otherwise you'll miss the flavor combination. It pretty good! 2. Smoked malt fazzoletti, duck confit, turnbroc greens, tomato - this pasta dish really blew me away. The flavor was unexpected and super good. It's not heavy at all! 3. Jersey tomato, mozzarella, basil - this is a margherita pizza, the crust was crispy and perfect with the right flavors. 4. Hanger steak, herb butter sauce, malted shoestring fries - I got the steak in medium rare and it was perfect. The sauce is amazing and the fries are crispy. I really enjoyed this dish and I would get this again. 5. Zhi Ma - this is their sesame based cocktail that is creamy. Not spirit forward and just the right balance in my opinion. 6. Caramel Apple Sundae - I would ask the server for more ice cream for this. It was a lot of whipped cream and cooked apples rather than ice cream. Flavors were good though. I will definitely come back again to try some different dishes! read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant, especially the drinks. I think that the hostess could use some training as far as being friendly, smiling and saying hi or welcoming guest in. I came 15 minutes before lunch ended and I was told that was over even though I was ready to order but I was able to convince the host to let me eat after asking to speak to a manager. The manager did apologize and she was helpful read more

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Updated Review: We were actually going to the Bread Room, a bakery and workshop that the owner of High Street opened this week, located on Chestnut between 8th and 9th. After we picked up a few things for dinner, we had lunch at High Street located on the 1st floor of The Franklin Residences at 834 Chestnut where we used to live. We enjoyed many meals here and were glad to come back for another. Today I had Spaccatelli, trumpet mushrooms, leeks, buckwheat and egg yolk. It was amazing! The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and once the egg yolk was pierced, it married the sauce. Mike had the roast pork, broccoli rabe kimchi, provolone and long hot pepper sandwich, also a very good choice. All the bread and pastries are made in house and you can watch them work while you eat. 5 stars! read more

High Street - Spaccatelli (pasta), trumpet mushrooms, leeks, buckwheat, egg yolk (not pictured because I ate it immediately) - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Have been wanting to try High Street for a while as I've heard good things and was really impressed! My friend and I shared the Black Garlic Knots which actually changed my life - one of the best things I've eaten in Philadelphia with the parmesan snow on top. We also had one of the pasta dishes which was creamy, rich, and had enough of a crispy crumbly topping for variation in texture. We shared a few other small plates as well and all were delicious. The service was also really good and we were well taken care of. Their menu changes routinely but they usually have at least a few vegetarian options. Would come again after checking the current menu online! read more

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I'm always looking for a spot to convince me to enjoy a brunch menu. Ultimately, this spot did not do that. The menu itself seems pretty diverse but as I was looking at it, there was not so much I was interested in. We ultimately went with the Dutch baby and the Caesar salad. Started off with the Kouign amann, which was lovely. Flaky, good amount of sesame cream. Aesthetically pleasing. We were torn between this and a donut and at the advice of the waitress got this, to our advantage. The Dutch baby we got because it looked good when someone else did. This was a miss, for sure. The outside was flaky where I feel like it could've been crispy. But the real problem lay in the middle, which was far too eggy (the dough, not the actual egg). The best ingredient was the mushroom, which couldn't really save this dish in the end. And it was physically difficult to eat. The Caesar salad was nice. There is a LOT going on in it, though. Seeds, cheese, crouton. Very busy salad. What bothered me the most about this are two things: 1) it's hard to justify a Caesar salad without meat that is $17 and then to ask for $6 more to add meat and 2) when we asked why the chicken had to be fried (don't get me wrong the fried chicken was actually really tasty) and why it couldn't be grilled, we were given a kind of shrug answer (who wants a default fried chicken Caesar salad?). The experience itself was also not the greatest. The food itself took a strangely long time. I imagine it was the Dutch baby as it probably didn't take 40 minutes to make a Caesar salad. We sat at one of the high tops and this may be because I'm on the taller side, but the stools are either too tall or the table is too low, as it was weirdly uncomfortable how much I had to bend over to eat the food. Ultimately, this place is surrounded by other brunch options and it's so hard to find parking in the area that I wish we had just gone somewhere else. read more

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Casual and Cute American restaurant with fresh ingredient dishes. I've been here several times and depending on when you come can be hit or miss. However, dinner here is better than lunch. 100% get the spaccatelli, it's sooo good--the best dish on the dinner menu! Service was good, nothing to critique there. Good for a casual lunch/dinner with friends or to grab a bit during your lunch break --good portion sizes. read more

High Street - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's a nice place. Friendly welcome upon arrival. Busy during weekday lunch but was seated right away. Service was great! Very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Frequent water refills. I ordered the Jersey tomato and mozzarella pizza. It was amazing. 12 in, 6 pieces. Since I never eat the crusts, I don't feel bad eating every slice. The crust was super thick so I was nervous at first sight. The actual pizza was the thinnest, crispiest, most delicious pizza I've had in a while. The sauce was thick and sweet, which I loved. The balance of sauce and cheese was perfect. Although there was fresh basil, there weren't many other seasonings. I thoroughly enjoyed it though. It was a quick lunch but I can't wait to go back and try more items. read more

High Street - Jersey tomato and mozzarella pizza. The thick crust in the pic is deceiving. It's very thin!! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a wonderful time at High Street! It's a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, bringing a modern touch to this corner. The atmosphere is beautiful and inviting, perfect for any occasion. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The guy. The food was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The friendly staff made the experience even better with their warm and attentive service. I'm already looking forward to coming back soon, especially to try their dinners. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Dinner with my dear friends at High Street in Center City Philadelphia. In honor of National Tequila Day, I started with Do a Little Dance (tequila, lemon verbena, orange blossom, chile, lime). For dinner we had cavatelli with green garlic goat butter; a tahini Caesar salad with boquerones; steak tartare with bulgar, mint & charred poblano; and a pizza with yellow datterini tomato, anchovy, capers, squash blossoms & oregano. read more

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Stopped in to pick up some takeout. The ambience was fantastic. Server quickly took my takeout order. I ordered a delicata squash pizza with, burrata, honey, and Calabrian chili. The delicata squash was the most tender squash I've ever had. The crust was well seasoned and crispy. All of the flavors were so well balanced. Will definitely be back, hopefully to eat in person next time. read more

Service is amazing! Food is a 10/10! Ambiance depends on time of day and place of seating - it can get busy at the bar any time of day. The corner booths are our favorite. GM is amazing. We love her. Bartenders know their craft. Everyone from top to bottom shows professionalism and artistry in their field. read more

beautiful and elegant restaurant, feels classy and elevated! presentation of the food was beautiful, but the food itself was rather ordinary. i ordered the tahini kale caesar with crispy chicken, which was quite expensive for a salad. between the baguette, the toasted seeds, and the fried chicken, there was a little too much going on in the salad. my friend ordered the two eggs which was pretty standard for a breakfast/brunch. the menu was decently large, but nothing really excited me. we were seated at a "high top" which was not the most comfortable spot, the regular tables seemed a lot better. the chairs were too tall for the high top tables, and it felt like we were eating hunched over. i really loved the overall vibe of this restaurant, and the service here was incredible. we were welcomed as soon as i entered and quickly seated despite not having a reservation. they do charge a 20% service charge, but our waiter was very upfront about it which was appreciated. while i don't particularly feel an urge to come back to this spot, i could perhaps be convinced to try dinner or drinks. read more

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High quality pastries This place has nice pastries. They have a nice attention to details, nice texture, and they are very well presented. My main issue was their lemon products (Meyer Lemon Kouign Amann and Lemon Pepper Pound Cake) was a little too lemony for me. Overall, high quality at a reasonable price point. read more

We always get the roast pork which is amazing. The quality of pork and juice is consistent and it's always served on a freshly baked roll. Everyone who works at high Street is helpful and very friendly. I love that there's a few tables we could sit at in the café still if you don't feel like going to the restaurant it's very cozy read more

High Street - Roasted Roast Pork Sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We popped in here during a slow holiday weekend and grabbed seats at the bar. It was hard to flag down a server/bartender but eventually we did. We ordered 2 breakfast croissants with ham. They arrived quickly but without the ham :-( Then we had trouble agin flagging down someone to help us get the ham we ordered. They acted somewhat annoyed when we told them we didn't want them to remake the sandwiches (I do not like wasting food!) and Instead bring the ham out as a side and we could put it on the sandwich. It took just as long for them to bring out the ham as it did for them to make the sandwich which felt odd. The sandwiches were incredible and I would give the food 5 stars but the service was good awful. Maybe because it was a holiday weekend... so don't go unless you have over an hour to dine. It's slow. read more

High Street - Breakfast croissant - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been here for two group dinners now, once with a smaller group of about 8 and the second time with a large group of 30-40 in the Back Room and the food was good. The steak was nicely done. I enjoyed the salmon the second time I came. All the dessert options looked phenomenal, especially the cheesecake and chocolate cake. Nice ambiance here and the service team was attentive as well. I have heard their cocktails are unique and delicious so it looks like I'll have to return to try them! read more

High Street - Salmon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pork chop was tender and flavorful Squid ink pasta texture was good and I enjoyed it! My husband thought the flavor of the seafood was more fishy and tougher than he would have liked, but we did just come back from Croatia so it's tough to compare the seafood from the Mediterranean! read more

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Went to High Street for a lunch date with an old classmate yesterday and we really enjoyed our meal! Our server, Mel, was incredibly kind and attentive. We both got varieties of the kale caesar - I got the salad, she got the sandwich. The tahini caesar dressing was delicious - I'm still thinking about it. I cannot recommend more! read more

This place is super cute with good food. We were gluttonous and ordered 2 pizzas, bread, fries, Cesar salad and the Ruben. All was really good but the service was slow and we had to keep asking for things. read more

High Street - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing fried chicken sandwiches on what had to be homemade bread. The chicken had a perfect crunchy breading that was similar to schnitzel. We were in love. Their homemade dressing was finger licking yummy. The other item we'd say not to skip is their kale Caesar salad. Honestly, one of the best kale Caesar's I've ever had. Service and ambiance are delightful. It has a cool modern cafe vibe which made it the perfect elevated sandwich spot for us. Would absolutely come back! read more

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High Street delivers a strong menu with thoughtful dishes, great drinks, and standout service in an inviting and homey space. We ordered a wide spread and most of it landed well. The salt cod with polenta was comforting and well executed. The crostini trio was mixed: the ricotta was mild, the cabbage leaned too salty, and the salmon rillette was the clear favorite. The celery salad was fresh and bright, and the spacetelli pasta had excellent texture. We tried two pizzas -- one with confit tomato and Castelvetrano olives, and one with mushrooms. The pizza crust was a standout across the board. The mushroom pizza really shined thanks to the marjoram, while the olive pizza was tasty but a bit restrained. Overall, several dishes skewed salty, something to keep in mind when ordering. Cocktails were boozy and creative, and the hazelnut tiramisu was delicious -- just be careful with the cocoa powder unless you want an unexpected inhalation experience. The highlight of the night was the service. Mel was warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely, which made the whole experience feel easy and well-paced. A solid choice for inventive food, great drinks, and thoughtful hospitality. read more