I'm always torn about tapas and "small plates"- will I get to eat enough? Will it be too expensive and I won't really have tried much of anything? I went to Pair for the first time last night with 3 friends (all foodies) and we did just fine. The restaurant-while oft compared to Lark- has a really inviting setting (soft lighting, benches at many tables, shared tables) and is tucked away in Ravenna. The menu offers so many great choices that we almost wished we had come in a bigger group so we could have ordered more. Highlights: cambazola fondue (with apples,pears and bread for dipping), pork tenderloin braised in balsamic/date/olive reduction served on toasts, brisket with horseradish sauce (this was terrific), spinach with carmelized shallots and garlic and oh yes- the fontina dressed mac and cheese with bread crumbs. Quite nice and the portions worked out just fine. At $30 a piece with a beverage, we felt happy,full and excited to come back and try more.
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