The quality of ingredients are definitely there, the issues I experienced are easily surmountable, and I still love the fusion concept of the 2 flavors. And the ebelskivers, (which I loved as a kid, and usually light and airy) were disappointingly a dense cake donut texture and I did not taste “Szechuan spiciness” mentioned in the description. The kladdkaka is supposed to be crispy outside and gooey inside but this one was dry all through, and the berry compote was great but not liquid enough to compensate. For desserts, the focus was very Scandi - which I was excited as my parents are Nordic. The wok fried snapper (crisp edging) and fan jiu (‘burnt’ caramelized rice) when paired together made this a very dry dish - separately they would have been great when paired with a moist option, or they could have provided a subtle sauce. For the mains, the chicken was dry/tough and not as fragrant/flavorful as I would expect, as it was meant to be combined with the plum sauce and sweet potato wraps (dry!) similar to how Peking duck is served. The steamed bao with shiitake and gailan were perfect spiciness, and definitely ideal when also flavored with sauce from the dumplings. Potato and asparagus dumplings were mild, flavorful when the sauce spooned atop. The appetizers were the stars of the show, I’d make a meal of those. Least favorite was “water” which seemed overpowered by the dill, perhaps they can switch out with a pine needle or red clover. “Wood” tasted much like a Negroni, as the server expertly described. Next favorite was “fire”, would have liked it just a bit spicier. Of the 4 cocktails, the “Metal” was by far the best - a mix of subtle bitterness with botanicals (which was likely the mix of baijiu and aperol). Food pacing was perfect - we did not feel rushed, nor waiting too long between courses. Service was fine and receptive to feedback, although we were brought a drink we didn’t order - not once, but twice (not our direct server’s error). Menu is interesting and innovative, a great mix of Nordic and Asian/Cantonese influence, definitely very novel for the Tampa Bay region. The owner/chef was active during our dining visit, checking in with a couple tables and helping at the bar. And definitely book a reservation weeks in advance for optimal seating. Parking is limited for a Saturday night so plan ahead. Small contemporary indoor seating with minimalist decor and sufficient lighting to focus more on the food and conversation. The venue is nice, especially for Florida with plenty of outdoor seating with overhead cover for inclement weather. It's an intimate setting.I was looking forward to this restaurant - great concept, quiet location away from the tourists, adventurous menu - a potential hidden gem like ones I had enjoyed in NYC or Singapore. It's a more romantic setting and quiet inside. I do advise to only allow older children. It's one of my favorite meals in the area. I would recommend cutting that back just a touch. The chocolate cake was just a touch too rich. I've never tasted something so unique before. The cream sauce and the filling were out of bounds. My taste buds danced to a song full of rich flavor. This dish was layer after layer of flavor. Other than that the cream sauce was the correct consistency while the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will say they overkilled the amount of spinach with this dish. The bread was prepared perfect while the ricotta was unbelievably smooth. We started with the sea salt and herb focaccia and ricotta spread. Libby was helpful in understanding the menu and making suggestions. our cups nor let our table fill up with dishes. Our server was flawless from start to finish. It was out of our comfort zone but so thankful we stepped out into this lovely place.įirst off we tip our hats to Libby. Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St.Best Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle) in St.Seafood Restaurants with Private Dining in St.Mexican Restaurants for Large Groups in St.Hotels near (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.Hotels near Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay.Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in St.
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