5/5 Michael G. 7 months ago on Google
Review:
Haven,
Tampa
Florida
My
close
friend
took
me
here
for
my
birthday
for
the
first
time,
and
it
was
indeed
an
amazing
experience.
As
someone
well-traveled
(67+
countries)
with
experiences
with
some
of
the
most
unusual
food
products
you
can
imagine
and
having
dined
with
many
Michelin-star
chefs
–
I
can
truly
say
Haven
is
a
5-star
experience.
First
–
the
Waiter.
Daniel
is
AMAZING.
I
mean,
truly
amazing.
He
started
by
explaining
the
menu
and
how
it’s
a
shareable
tapas
style.
He
was
VERY
confident
in
providing
us
with
food
that
would
create
an
experience
with
your
palette.
It
was
because
of
that
confidence
that
I
presented
him
with
a
challenge.
I
told
him
to
take
us
through
the
best
of
the
best
of
what
Haven
has
to
offer
and
curate
the
entire
meal
himself.
He
grabbed
our
menus
immediately
and
said,
“That
was
all
you
had
to
say.”
He
started
our
journey
with
the
Chef’s
Charcuterie
board,
where
he
took
us
on
a
delightful
tour
of
some
of
the
finest
cheeses
and
meat
from
around
the
globe,
handpicking
3
kinds
of
cheese
and
3
types
of
meat
from
a
selection
of
6
different
types
of
meat
and
30+
different
kinds
of
cheese.
The
board
also
had
spicy
mustard,
honey,
regular
mustard,
baby
gherkins,
pickled
okra,
and
some
amazing
macadamia
nuts.
Next,
he
delivered
3
main
dishes.
Rabbit
Kidneys
served
with
cognac,
dijon,
brioche,
and
parsley.
I
have
had
some
amazing
exotic
meats
over
the
years,
but
haven’t
truly
delved
into
the
culinary
experience
of
the
animal's
insides.
The
world
is
filled
with
many
ubiquitous
dishes;
however,
the
rabbit
kidneys
had
the
privilege
of
savoring
stood
out
as
a
true
delight.
The
chef's
creativity
and
dedication
to
excellence
transformed
a
humble
organ
meat
into
a
gourmet
delight
that
transcended
expectations.
Every
aspect
of
the
dish,
from
its
exquisite
presentation
to
its
harmonious
flavors,
showcased
the
artistry
of
the
culinary
craft.
Fried
Brussels
Sprouts
Salad
served
with
spinach,
ricotta
salata,
orchard
fruits,
and
quince
vinaigrette.
This
salad
is
a
shining
example
of
how
creative
preparation
can
transform
a
seemingly
ordinary
vegetable
into
an
extraordinary
culinary
experience.
It
had
the
perfect
combination
of
texture,
flavor,
and
balance,
leaving
you
with
a
newfound
appreciation
for
the
versatility
of
Brussels
sprouts.
Whole
Roasted
Sea
Bream
Veracruz
served
with
green
olive,
tomato,
caper,
jalapeno,
and
oregano.
From
the
moment
it
graced
the
table,
the
Whole
Roasted
Sea
Bream
Veracruz
was
a
sight
to
behold.
The
fish,
beautifully
cooked
to
perfection,
arrived
with
a
flourish
of
vibrant
colors.
Fresh
herbs,
tomatoes,
olives,
and
capers
adorned
the
perfectly
roasted
sea
bream,
creating
an
enticing
and
picturesque
display.
Lastly
Dessert,
Toasted
Olive
Oil
Cake
served
with
white
chocolate,
roasted
blackberries,
and
smoked
olive
oil
ice
cream:
Prepare
your
taste
buds
for
a
dessert
experience
that's
nothing
short
of
heavenly.
The
toasted
olive
oil
cake,
crowned
with
a
scoop
of
rich
caramel
vanilla
ice
cream,
is
a
delectable
masterpiece
that
blends
diverse
flavors
and
textures
into
a
sweet
symphony
that
leaves
you
craving
for
more.
In
summary,
if
you're
an
adventurous
diner
looking
to
explore
the
boundaries
of
gastronomy,
I
wholeheartedly
recommend
trying
this
rabbit
kidneys
dish.
It's
a
remarkable
journey
for
the
senses
that
will
leave
you
with
a
newfound
appreciation
for
the
potential
of
even
the
most
humble
ingredients
in
the
hands
of
a
talented
chef.
This
was
truly
a
gastronomic
adventure
that
tantalized
our
taste
buds
and
left
us
craving
for
more.
You
must
try
this
restaurant
and
certainly
ask
for
Daniel
for
a
real
experience.