4/5 Daniel L. 3 months ago on Google New
At
first
glance,
the
restaurant's
fare
seems
to
whisper
the
promise
of
a
culinary
odyssey
through
the
heart
of
traditional
Mediterranean
cuisine.
The
pastries,
a
golden
fleet
of
phyllo
triangles,
are
a
visual
triumph,
their
crisp
exteriors
glinting
like
jewels
in
a
weaver's
basket.
However,
the
taste,
while
pleasantly
flaky,
lacks
the
depth
of
flavor
one
might
expect
from
such
an
expertly
bronzed
exterior.
It
seems
the
kitchen's
alchemy
falls
a
touch
short,
the
filling
trapped
in
a
purgatory
between
blandness
and
brilliance.
The
charcuterie
board,
while
artfully
arranged,
presents
a
modest
selection
that
speaks
more
of
restraint
than
of
abundance.
The
cured
meats
are
well-executed,
with
each
slice
exhibiting
the
proper
balance
of
fat
and
lean,
whispering
of
the
old-world
techniques
that
crafted
them.
Yet,
it
is
the
cheese
selection
that
leaves
one
yearning
for
more—a
paltry
assembly
where
one
might
hope
for
a
bounteous
feast.
The
cheeses
offered
do
sing
with
a
gentle
richness
and
a
textural
play
that
is
commendable,
but
the
variety
does
not
cater
to
those
with
a
more
adventurous
palate,
leaving
a
faint
echo
of
missed
opportunity.
In
sum,
the
experience
is
akin
to
a
well-set
stage
waiting
for
a
play
that
stumbles
in
its
second
act.
There
is
an
undeniable
charm
to
the
authenticity
and
simplicity
on
display,
and
while
the
performance
does
not
soar
to
gastronomic
heights,
it
is,
nonetheless,
a
solid
repast
worthy
of
a
solid
four
stars.
The
potential
is
palpable,
and
with
a
bit
more
daring
in
the
kitchen,
this
establishment
could
easily
tip
the
scales
to
greatness.
