The roasted chicken was moist and tender, and the several side dishes have been excellent, although very rich. I ordered half as much the second time around because we found one serving to be enough. Desserts are well done, also. Looking at the counter and the food behind it is misleading, as it looks like many other delis in town. However, once you taste the food, the difference is obvious.
Samples are encouraged, since some of the flavors combinations are a bit unusual.
I added a small container of root vegetables roasted with cardamom and vanilla beans. For the meat, I ordered a half of a Muckovy duck and picked up a current and preserved ginger tart for dessert. When I got home I warmed up and plated everything, adding a yellow pepper puree that I had leftover from a previous meal. Since the place hasn't sold one thin dime of product yet, I'm wondering how Mike Knowles knows a thing about pricing, service, and unnecessary exotic ingredients. Though I bought nothing, the attention and service was personal for even a potential customer.