Dear GOD! This place is good. No, it's sublime. And I'm not some Applebee's kinda guy. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers when I go out - I expect a lot. The only negative thing I could say is that the Gelato was in fact sorbet (BIG difference!).
But enough about the "Gelato". When you go, order yourself the Cinghale alla Gorgonzola (Wild Boar with Gorgonzola). I am always skeptical of a plate with gorgonzola because it usually means (Applebees anyone?) that it is the only flavor you're going to taste. But C'mon! Wild Boar! Can you resist the temptation? Neither could I.
I pray the kitchen staff never loses their knack because right now they are on fire! It came out rare, tender, and with a side of perfectly crisped, dainty (yet robust!) little cubes of yukon gold potatoes. The dish also comes with a side of market vegetables which, in this case, was a lightly sauteed bed of pea vines. Innovative, transcendent Tuscan, beautiful plating, even the coffee service is something to behold. I'm moving to Ballard!
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