My husband and I came by during the busy, hectic lunch hour and decided to eat at the high top in the bar area. Dean, a kind gentleman came by our table, introduced himself and offered his recommendations along with our menus. Since we were on lunch, we opted for a tea and a soda but decided on one of the specials. I delighted in the Boost Bowl with a medium salmon as my protein. My husband ordered the New Union Burger. Dean topped off our drinks, never letting them get empty and brought out our food within a reasonable lunch-hour time. My salad bowl was full of greens, black beans, sweet roasted Mexican corn, topped with fresh avocado and a perfectly seared piece of salmon. My husband's burger was cooked just as he ordered and topped full of crisp onion rings and freshly baked chips. Neither of our plates had anything left, we polished off every bit of our menu items. While we did not have room for dessert, Dean brought out a to-go tea and wished us well. What a pleasure he was to have today! Dining at The Union Kitchen - Memorial was such a delight. We thoroughly enjoyed laughing with our waiter and getting deliciously, hot food in a reasonable time to get back to work. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

Love, love, love their Sunday Brunch. The price is great and their portions are large. The service is always good. We eat there for dinner as well. I recommend the Korean medallions. read more

Although many people head here for brunch, the lunch specials are amazing. Lots of options to choose from at reduced prices and wines at five dollars a glass. The staff is very friendly, if sometimes without enough support. Sign of the times with not enough people available. Somehow they make it work anyway. Try the on the border chicken fried chicken, so good! read more

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Great service. They let us choose where we were comfortable sitting outside. Servers wearing masks. Menu on scanner or paper menu if needed. My St. Michele Riesling was so tasty. I had the dynamite chicken which was so good, but the brussel sprouts were bland. Mango salsa was great. My friend had the lobster grilled cheese which he enjoyed. Great night out. read more

The Union Kitchen - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ate here for dinner early on a Saturday and were very pleased. The Crab Tower featured some very fresh crab and the hanger steak chimichurri was very tasty and cooked to order. The service was phenomenal, especially Diego! The parking was great for people who use walkers like my mother, so that was a real bonus. Overall a very good experience that's really closer to 4-1/2 starts than 4. read more

Delicious food. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Plenty of options to choose from! Brett was our waiter and did a great job!

Been here dozens of times and one of the reasons why I keep coming back are the delicious dishes and friendly service. Everything I've had here has been amazing. Also one of my go-to places for brunch, their carafes of mimosas are a great staple to any brunch dish. Normally I don't choose traditional brunch options but this time I got the breakfast bowl and I was not disappointed. Generous portions packed with flavor. Their prices are fair and have an extensive menu. Always love coming here! read more

I got the ahi nachos and they were delicious! My aunt got brussel sprouts. Pulled pork egg rolls. Brussels were crispy and cooked perfect with the aioli on the side. Pork rolls were good, but too much meat in them, which some would prefer. But it was too out of balance for me personally. The staff were really friendly and made sure we were good. Someone at the table had a blueberry mojito or something like that. She thought it was really good. read more

They sat us next to the noisiest table. It was miserable sitting next to them. We couldn't even talk to each other. Another party came while we were eating and quickly requested to move. I wish we had done them same. The group then proceeded to make fun of them. The pear martini is delicious. I had the scallops with risotto. The scallops were a good size and filling but the risotto was bland. My bf has the burger which he said was good because the bottom bun was soaked in a sauce. He didn't like the onion rings because the batter flakes off the onions. I really wish they had told them something about the noise. It's been ridiculous. The waiters were incredibly nice. The ambiance just ruined the whole experience. read more

The Union Kitchen - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great! Services okay. Super Ambiance. I would like to go again . Recommended!

The waiters are very nice, the inside is very fancy and clsssy looking... food was "okay" I had to have them take my steak back because it was too undercooked. Didn't have enough flavor... the seafood egg rolls appetizers however were THE BEST. Didn't know they only served brunch on weekends, so I was disappointed with that, so had to choose the lunch menu. Overall... 3.5/5 experience. Not too bad read more

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My sweet sister in law took my husband and me here for lunch on the 4th of July. We wanted to go light as we were looking forward to overdoing it later on ribs and other BBQ fixings. The staff was welcoming, and the space was open and bright. Our waiter was sweet and very efficient. I had a roasted beet salad and my hubs went with a crabmeat Napoleon. We also ordered fried calamari for the table. The calamari was pretty good, as was my salad. My husband wasn't blown away by his crabmeat Napoleon, but he said it was ok, it just lacked flavor. We placed a to-go order - pepperoni pizza - for my daughter and my niece to nosh on later. It was delicious. I'd definitely visit again. read more

It was pretty good , mix feelings if I'll try it again , inside was nice , service was good read more

The Union Kitchen - Bang Bang Shrimp - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love Taveous--he is an amazing waiter so make sure you sit in his section!! This was my very first time at The Union Kitchen and it was very delicious! Mimosas were on point and the price was not bad at all. We had about a party of 40 (or more or less) and they accommodated and severed us expeditiously! I had the Chicken and Waffles with cheese eggs and potatoes and it was SO, SO, SO good. Highly recommended that selection. Outside was a good seating choice. They had fans and a very good place to take photos. Ohhh and not to mention, I got to celebrate my 25th birthday! Major dope atmosphere! If I do get to venture back to Houston, I will be here again for brunch!! read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant. The Saturday and Sunday brunch is unbelievably delectable. They offer many choices with options for the healthier crowd including Egg whites with your choice of many Options with delectable biscuits with honey better. Their service is by far the best I have seen in the city. Go see Patrick and he will take 5 star care of you. With an option to sit in a converted bank vault or outside on the patio Having a glass of tea or one of their finer wines to pair with their menu , you will not be disappointed with the atmosphere . The fried Asparagus is amazing And they're good cheese pizza with chicken is pleasing to the palate. Take out is equally good and worth a stop at the bar for their expertise and specialty drinks. read more

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The food had always been good along with the service. A local eatery to where I live. Took a California foodie here last time I was there and he was most impressed. read more

Great place to eat! The atompheres was amazing and the staff was very friendly. We were celebrating my friend getting her MBA, and her family was visiting from Washington DC. The food was superb and good quality. Will be returning. Thanks Union kitchen. read more

Dine at this establishment every time I'm visiting family in the area and always so pleased I did. Jeffery was our Server and he was friendly, quick to check on all the many tables he was tending to, and exactly who you want representing you from an employer standpoint! My daughter had a balsamic portobello mushroom and chicken dish on a prior visit that was no longer offered. Jeffery communicated that to chef who adeptly recreated it! My shrimp scampi had the perfect amount of lemony butter sauce needed to elevate a simple dish and was delicious with my glass of well priced chardonnay. It's a lovely neighborhood spot with the right level of music for conversing and plenty of parking. Nice to still have options like this in a busy town for an upscale but non-pretentious family friendly meal. read more

The Union Kitchen - Shrimp Scampi & Off the Menu Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Chicken - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time visiting. I treated a very special friend to a birthday lunch. We arrived at 11am which the time this restaurant opens. This place does take reservations and I suggest that if you decide to come without making one, come at the time it opens because shortly after we were seated, the patio had quite a few diners. The inside decor is very nice and the host was nice and was wearing a mask along with the rest of the staff; my friend and I decided to dine outside on the patio. We were initially seated near the rail close to the parking lot. However, shortly after we sat down, the pigeons wanted to join us but we had to respectfully decline and requested to be seated at another table; this was was done without issue. Along with the rest of the guests, social distancing was observed and the waiters and staff ensured that empty plates, glasses, and trash were promptly removed. I order the Lobster Potstickers and the Fried Asparagus Di Mare (which are both appetizers) and my friend ordered the Shrimp and Jalepeno Smoked Gouda Grits! While waiting on our orders to arrive, I had a frozen Strawberry Margarita and my friend had a Bloody Mary; we pleased. When our food arrived, I was disappointed in the Lobster Potstickers because they barely had any lobster inside. However, the Asparagus Di Mare was delicious. A very interesting take on one of my favorite underrated vegetables. I didn't get a chance to taste my friends dish but the presentation was beautiful and he expressed to me that he enjoyed his meal. I would like to come back to explore more of their menu options. read more

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Union Kitchen strikes me as a restaurant in search of an identity. A very upscale dining area and private room with wait staff attired in all black. Then we see several managers patrolling the floor in golf shirts. And with upscale ambience, piped in country music hardly seemed appropriate. We came for a late afternoon brunch. I will say the breakfast brunch items looked delicious and served with beautiful presentation. If you come for Eggs Benedict in any variation, or pancakes, waffles or French toast, I'm sure you'll be more than pleased. Unfortunately, we took a different route. Since every pasta dish seemed to come in a cream sauce, and every chicken dish was covered by bread crumbs or some other crunchy cover, our choices appeared limited. My wife ordered ravioli in a Sugo Rosa Sauce. No mention of cream in the description, but there it was. The order had perhaps 8 small ravioli and a sprinkle of lump crab. They were tasty, but sparsely filled. We were later told we could order any dish with marinara sauce. As no item on the menu made mention of marinara availability, it never occurred to us. The waiter suggested we should have realized they serve marinara, because they serve pizza. Yet every pizza was some gourmet concoction. Not even a simple veggie option. So, based on our waiters logic, because they serve side dishes of spinach, etc., we should have known they would make a veggie pizza. My dinner was a double cut pork chop served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. The potatoes were a bit too buttery, but tasty. The spinach was limp and on the oily side. The pork chop a bit too pink. And smothered in a vinaigrette that was thin and very sweet. The sauce overpowered the chop. A drizzle or better reduction would have worked better. I did have the best Bloody Mary I've had in quite a while. Service was attentive but not smothering. My suggestion. Go for an early brunch and stick to the breakfast items. Dinner isn't ready for prime time. read more

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It is not in my nature to complain about circumstances that may be out of someone's control; however, I feel is important to relay feedback on a troubling experience my family had today while attempting to dine at the Union Kitchen - Towne Lake. My family had a confirmed reservation and when we arrived at the restaurant I was told they cannot honor my reservation as there were other customers who had made reservations days in advance. This information was untrue as the only patrons waiting were walk-in customers. There were open tables that I was told was being held for a 1 PM reservation. I asked to speak with the general manager. He told me that I would need to wait 20 minutes to do so. I then simply requested the corporate number. A waiter became overtly aggressive in his behavior, raising his voice and speaking directly into my face while not wearing a mask. I construed his actions as extremely inappropriate and borderline assault. The general manager acknowledged his staff's inappropriate behavior, but remained less than helpful. No effort was made to honor the reservation. In fact, he stated he would have my family banned from his restaurant if I filed a complaint. Respectfully, I understand when a restaurant is busy and may not be able to accommodate, but a customer should be treated courteously. Feeling assaulted is unacceptable. I hope this email will help remedy this unprofessional behavior in the future. read more

Service was great, our server was super friendly and attentive. I think his name was Austin, or Dallas.. Lol, a city in Texas for sure. The atmosphere was nice with a very comfortable noise level. Loved their outdoor seating and drinks were very strong. I had the Purple Margarita and it was good, maybe a little sweeter than I like. Food was good and very tasty. I had a pasta dish, can't remember what it was called. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food, and we decided to go back soon. read more

Lunch today consists of a blackened dynamite chicken with papaya salsa, chipotle lime butter, mixed veg of carrots, cauliflower , zucchini , and yellow squash, and seasoned rice. As much as I love chicken fried steak, I was looking for something less heavy. This meal did not disappoint . The meal is very flavorful. I typically don't care for cauliflower or cooked carrots, but I ate all my veg. The rice itself is a little bland, but if you mix it with some of the sauce or veg, then the rice is elevated. I would definitely get this dish again. Do yourself a favor and try this meal. read more

I came here for brunch at about 2:00pm. Yes Late Brunch. The server asked if I had a reservation even though there were plenty of tables. I would say its a trendy crowd mixed with your local Memorials to describe the people there. It's also more fancier than I expected to be with white table clothes and glitzy fixtures. Since we didn't have a reservation we were seated next to the bar, right next to Wade Phillips (Defensive Coordnator for the Rams). That was pretty cool! For drinks we got a $10 carafe which gave us about 4 decent sizes of mimosas and also keep in mind they offer $2 mimosas until about 3pm. I had the Chilaquiles and they were just okay. The food seemed to come out a bit cold. My brunch partner had the Union Traditional and also mentioned it was mediocore. It's a cute spot, but better for drinks and your celebrity sightings. Where are you JJ Watt!? read more

The food is great. The service is great. I eat here quite a lot and everything I've ordered has been great and served timely.

The reason for only three stars is because of the high prices! Food is great but prices are extremely high!

This is my first time at Union Kitchen for dinner, in the past I've only done brunch. The location is right on memorial in a shopping center and there's plenty of parking. They take reservations and have indoor and outdoor seating. The food.....in my food life I can be very indecisive so it took me a few to decide on an entree. For an appetizer we went with the spinach dip, which was yuck. It had an off taste to it, like someone was trying to recreate the wheel. I say pass on the dip,it's not worth it. Now for entrees we had the rack of lamb, substituted the risotto for Brussels sprouts and the trout subbing the dirty rice for the loaded potato. Both entrees were spot on, the lamb was cooked very well and more so seasoned wonderfully. The Brussels sprouts and green beans were a perfect pairing. The trout was also seasoned and cooked well, my date left no remaining evidence of the meal on the plate. We skipped the dessert but the tray looked yum, so leave room and tell me about the desserts. Overall we enjoyed our meals and definitely will go back to explore. read more

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Brunch was terrific!! California eggs Benedict were amazing!! Gouda grits were just perfect. Terrific Sunday service!! read more

I made a reservation here to celebrate both a birthday and a graduation for a friend. We got there 10 min before our 11am Sunday reservation and took a few pics outside. When we got in I thought it was interesting that all the waitstaff wore masks but the hostesses didn't...weird. The manager (or owner?) was very kind and offered to open the door for us since we were laden with bags of gifts/balloons. A glass of mimosa is $6, but a bottle of champagne that comes with two options of juice was $25. Since there was three of us, it was $18 (glasses) vs $25 (bottle) so we went with the better option. Now I was kind of shocked that the juice bottles were so tiny. Yes, I like more champagne than juice in my mimosa but these two little bottles of juice made zero sense to me...For food I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was perfect. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were as good, or dare I say even better than the eggs. Seasoned very well!! A con I would say is the layout of the inside. Everyone and their grandma/pa (literally) was dining in today and they all had walkers/canes etc and had so much trouble maneuvering through the tables. My friend who sat in the aisle was scooting her chair in/out every time someone needed to pass. Would definitely come back here for brunch or later in the day to try the lunch/dinner menu. read more

The Union Kitchen - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for lunch since it was close by our pediatrician's office. Service and food was really good. If I remember correctly they had a steak special that day and it was a lot of food for a really good price. read more

This is such a great location. Our waiter was very kind and friendly. We were seated in a booth and it was very comfortable. The restaurant was not to bright and high is great. The ambiance was perfect. I enjoyed the chicken fried steak breakfast with scrambled eggs and potatoes. My friend had the banana foster pancakes. For an appetizer we had the mini muffins. The butter was delicious. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

The Miller family did such a great job with this spot. Great neighborhood restaurant with plenty of regulars. Some of the guests frequent the bar so much they may as well be barstools. The quality and portion of food is great and it won't ever break the bank. It's a spot that you can grab lunch and or dinner at a few times a week with ease and never have the same meal twice although you may get withdrawals from your favorites. Literally everything on the menu is good cause the menu isn't flooded with a bunch of items like Cheesecake Factory. Devon, at the bar is great along with everyone else who works there. Two thumbs way, way up! read more

The Union Kitchen - Cajun Chicken Pasta - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Expect 5 star quality food every time. Like a fine wine, this establishment gets better with age. Old management was great, new management is even better. Bartenders and staff are always polite and cordial. read more

I have eaten here a number of times for work lunch and every single time it is great. The appetizers are fantastic, and the entrees are really tasty. No problem with parking. We hang around and have coffee and no one rushes us out. Really great meeting spot. read more

The environment is quite modern and sophisticated and really makes you feel like you're at a five-star restaurant. Came in on a Sunday for lunch and had a delicious meal with excellent service. I do feel like for what it is it's priced a little higher than I would like but it's not outrageous. Had the crab melt with spicy potato wedges ($2 upcharge). The melt had an amazing sauce and the toast was nice and crispy. The crab cake wasn't anything special and this brings me back to why I feel that it's over priced for what it is....in a way I feel like they just took any old crab cake and sandwiched it between two pieces of toast. The only exceptional thing was the sauce I will say that these potatoes are some of the best I've ever had though as they were perfectly crispy on the outside with a nice soft inside. read more

The Union Kitchen - Crab melt with spicy wedges - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We found Union Kitchen by accident, and grateful we did. The food selection is great, and they are so flexible- brought us brunch menus but as Leo brought a lunch menu on request l. I got my eggs Benedict and my husband got his burger, just perfect. The crab cake Benedict was just brilliant and the dill hollandaise was a perfect accompaniment to the crispy crab cakes, which were rich and full of crabmeat. The spicy hand cut home fries were excellent. My husband's burger was huge and perfectly cooked. We both enjoyed the spicy Bloody Mary's we ordered to accompany our brunch. We were seated immediately on arrival. Boyd, our server, was terrific and attentive despite the restaurant being very busy. The kitchen was pushing out a huge volume of food for the busy brunch crowd so a bit of a wait to get our food, but brunch in a trendy area at 12:30 on a Sunday, the wait for food was not unreasonable and everything came out hot and perfect. We will be coming again - great little place for upscale casual dining read more

When brunch matters it matters. The only location to serve brunch on Friday's, as well. So slid by. Those others places only on the weekend! Well not downplaying this place. But menu for brunch was limited. But wanted more breakfast style, but only 6 options. Had a loaded omelet with potatoes on the side and wanted either biscuits or pancakes with it, but some items would be charged extra or didn't have currently, or not part of the menu. Atmosphere was peaceful, but so quiet you can hear everyone's conversation at nearby tables in the room. But service was great for the first time. I'll look into the lunch and dinner menu next time since brunch menu was not much. Heard this place was really good by other reviews. Manager came and greeted several of times. read more

The Union Kitchen - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Met some friends at Union Kitchen to celebrate a birthday last Thursday evening; it was the first visit for all six of us in the party. Someone had recommended Union Kitchen, so we were all happy to try a new spot (new to us). The 2 other couples arrived at the restaurant a few minutes before us and were already seated. Once we were seated, we asked our friends about ordering cocktails, and they said they had already ordered cocktails and beers about 10 minutes before we arrived. After another 10 minutes their drinks arrived, since this was the first time we'd seen the waiter since we sat down so we ordered our drinks, which arrived 15 minutes later. At that point we decided we better order appetizers and asked our waiter to take our order; he said he be right back, but that was another 5 minutes or so. All the while our waiter was more interested in trying to "entertain us" with his cute remarks and trying to be funny; way too much conversation from him, we were there to have dinner not be entertained. When he finally returned, we order a couple of Crispy Kraken, a Baked Heb Cheese, Crab Tower, NOLA Voodoo Balls, and Lobster Pot stickers. After 25 minutes the appetizers were served! The two Crispy Kraken (fried calamari) were lukewarm at best, likewise with the pot stickers. We finally were able to get or waiter's attention to come over and explained our issue, asking that he get them warmed up. Again, after trying to be funny he acknowledged he'd take them back. Ten minutes later he returned with the two orders, both were again served room temperature. At this point we'd been at the restaurant for an hour and the others had finished their starters, so we ate them as served. I was impressed with the both the calamari and sliced peppers had a wonderful mild spiciness, but after letting them get cold and reheating them, the calamari wasn't "Crispy". My friend that ordered the Voodoo Balls shared with the table; I wasn't sure what they are trying to achieve, but with a name like Voodoo, I expected something spicy, but they weren't. The baked goat cheese was the best starter, but it was served with toasted pita triangle not fresh parmesan bread as stated on the menu. Another blunder when we asked for more pita to finish the cheese, it to 15 minutes bring them out. Our MIA waiter had to be tracked down to place the order for our entrées. Entrées ordered in the group were Fish and Chips, Meatloaf, Fried Asparagus Di Mare, and the Fish Special. The Meatloaf was voted the best entrée by far, with the Fish Special coming in a distant second. I told our waiter that my Fish and Chips had better be served HOT or there was going to be trouble; he assured me they would be HOT. When they came out the fries were hot, and the fish was close. I was extremely disappointed in the fried fish, very small pieces of fish with more than 1/2" of batter which was overly greasy (I had reflux all night); the coleslaw was the star of this dish, while the hushpuppies were raw in the middle! Excluding having a after dinner cocktail, it took over 2-1/2 hours for dinner. We weren't in a hurry, but this was the absolute worst service I've had in decades. The manager did come over during the entrée and apologized for the cold food and said they would take the two Crispy Kraken off the bill, which was nice gesture and but told him it was "OK" he didn't have to take it off the bill because we ate the second time it came out. Absence of our waiter, cold food, l-o-n-g delays in getting food and drinks, all on night where the restaurant was less 1/2 full even with fewer tables spread further apart, was totally unacceptable. Most of the food had good promise, but the s-l-o-w service was a killer. Based on all the good reviews, it seems we visited on their worst night of century, but it was BAD!!! Not sure if any of us are willing to give them a second chance. read more

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In the area, we decided to try a place we hadn't heard of before. We checked out their menu online before going in and saw they had a decently priced lunch menu. We stopped by for a late (3pm) Saturday lunch. There was a large party happening on the patio, but the main dining room was quiet, with only one other table occupied. We were seated and then realized that we were the first 4 top next to the kitchen. The kitchen ended up being really loud. We could hear all the kitchen noise as well as the waiters discussing the most recent episode of The Walking Dead. Why would they seat us there when the rest of the dining room was open? Our waiter was attentive and our service was good. We both ordered the same thing: BBQ chicken sandwich. It came out quickly and looked good. The homemade chips were ok. The onion rings on the sandwich were too spicy. I mentioned it to the waiter and he was concerned. I was pleased that he took notice and checked with the kitchen and found that there was too much paprika in the onion ring mix. Overall our experience was ok. I felt like we were in the way of their shift change, private party on the patio, private party getting ready in the separate dining room etc... I'd like to give the place another try during typical dining hours. read more

The Union Kitchen - BBQ chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Read about this restaurant somewhere and decided to try it out for a late lunch. The restaurant is welcoming with a bar on the right and good sized dining room. Atmosphere was upscale casual (I was in a tshirt, jeans, and tennies). The weather was nice so we opted for the patio, which is pretty large. It got a little warm, but we found out later that it was because some of the plastic patio flaps weren't raised. Since it was an odd time there were only 2 other tables. It took a little while for the waiter to come outside, but once he did he was attentive during the rest of our visit. Tejas Kobe Carpaccio $13.00 Thinly Sliced Kobe with Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Cotija Cheese and Fresh Lime: tender, bright, savory Crab Napoleon $10.00 Texas Blue Lump Crab with Avocado andCaribbean Fruit Salsa: fresh, texture balance, creamy, sweet, briny, crunchy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears $8.00 Wrapped with Herbed Goat Cheese and Prosciutto: grassy asparagus, salty proscuitto, sweet balsamic Doris' Truffle Mac $9.00 Creamy Truffle Cheese Sauce tossed with Penne Rigate: good truffle without overpowering, super creamy sauce, potato chip topped Caprese Salad $9.00 Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato and Basil over Mixed Greens: creamy mozz and fresh veg Farmers Market Soup of the Day $6.00 Seasonal Ingredients from the Farmers Market, Lentil: simple and good, not amazing Drink - Elder 75 - gin, lemon, grapefruit, champagne: refreshing By the time we left the dining room was around 3/4 full, as was the bar. The patio had also started to fill up and a live musician was setting up. We had a nice time and would definitely visit again. read more

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