text: Before I begin my review it is important to note that I arrived without a reservation on the night of their oneyear anniversary total accident I was greeted in a very unusual way I was told they could seat me at the bar if I left at exactly of the clock I walked in right when they opened at I worked in the service industry for over years and I have never told a guest that they can eat if they leave in an hour It is sort of a ridiculous request as a customer you cannot control how long it takes for your food to come up It is also not very welcoming then again it was their anniversary I had no reservation and they were squeezing me in I think the better way to have handled it would have been to put no deadline on my dinner and quietly tell the kitchen to rush any order I put in Regardless I was seated and my server was very sweet and I felt right at home I ordered the piece of cheese fruit and grilled nut bread for an appetizer I was brought an excellent slice of brie perfect plums and a spicy fruit spread The bread was burned though Not necessarily worth but still okay For my salad course I ordered the bloomsdale spinach sungold tomatoes pinenuts and goat ricotta Oh my God Amazing The bloomsdale spinach is this leafy green similar in appearance and texture to kale without the nasty taste Because it was not limp the dressing did not wilt the leaves and the contrast in texture with the pinenuts and ricotta goat cheese was superb I was really impressed they did not go with the usual feta It was susggested I order the pasta chanterelles type of mushroom bacon tarragon asiago butternut squash and creme fraiche dish I ordered it without bacon and it arrived with bacon No big deal except no one checked on whether I was enjoying the dish I had to flag someone down which was a challenge and took minutes Normally this would not have been a big deal but I was on a deadline and only had minutes left When the new dish of pasta arrived it was so overwhelmed with asiago I could not discern between the mushrooms and squashall I tasted was cheese and creme fraiche Also at for a modest portion it was slightly overpriced although I realize the ingredients are seasonal and exceptional quality If you do decide to order that dish I recommend asking for no cheese the creme fraiche was enough My server asked if I would like dessert and I said I could notit was He told me he could move me to another table and I could have my dessert there It seemed like a lot of hassle and I just wanted to take my leftovers home and enjoy them without rushing so I declined He brought me my check and a yummy minature cookie and I was on my way Overall I think the menu is thoughtful but overpriced If you are a foodie I strongly recommend going for the experience but making a reservation first Bon Appetit