This was a dining experience...more than just a meal. This Wednesday night we arrived and the hostess greeted us with menus and allowed us to select one of two tables and I chose the one in the corner by the bar. I ordered the oysters...Rock as my appetizer and a Margarita. My friend ordered a Mojito with pineapple juice. Derek (our waiter) had given us the specials verbally and I was thinking the Bass Vera Cruz would be tasty. I asked him to repeat the specials when he returned and I couldn't believe he'd said the lamb chop was accompanied by Andouille Sausage and veggies. I was "SOLD". The drinks arrived and he offered to let me taste his and it was outstanding! I was close enough to the bar to tell the bar tender that I'd been fortunate enough to travel who world while I was in the Marines and that she's the best bar tender on the planet! Chef Charles just happened to be leaving our table and we all had a nice laugh. The chef bought us something delicious made with cream cheese on a crostini. Wish I'd been paying attention when he told me what it was called. Dinner arrived and it did not disappoint. My friend loved the tempura shrimp and salad...the cheesy potatoes were okay. We both thought the apricot butter on the sweet potato biscuits could win an award of some kind. When I came home the one thing I was sorry I didn't have in my doggy bag was the apricot butter. It's right on point! My lamb chop was medium rare as I asked and the veggies were tasty. I'd never seen the larger julienne cut of parsnips and carrots that were almost as large as the Haricots Verts (or thin green beans). The andouille sausage was nothing like the type I'd become accustomed to while I was stationed in New Orleans but it was acceptable. I not only highly recommend this restaurant, the chef and bar tender but I also can't wait to go back again. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. Chef Charles gives that personal touch to the dining experience. I can also recommend Derek (our waiter) and the especially talented bar tender who's name I forgot to ask. I'll make sure to get it for my next review. She's gotta get a raise in pay now! (Smile)More
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