I have eaten here several times since the recent opening. The particular strengths are the quality of the food and drink, and the small-plate group-friendly approach. Several dishes were very good to start with, and seem to be steadily improving to superb. The atmosphere is causal but elegant, with linens on the tables, freshly ground pepper and fancy salt, and reliably excellent service.\r
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The only downside is that it is easy to accumulate a significant bill if you spend several leisurely hours here with your friends - but it IS in the pearl, and those hours were lovely. If, like myself, you're cheap, the happy hour menu is what you want - smaller portions, but several of the the same delicious dishes.\r
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Special mention should be made of the eggplant & polenta plates, which are unexpectedly yummy - the eggplant is cooked just right, neither soggy nor stiff but just caramelized. The polenta is the best I've ever had!
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