Nota bene
This coming Saturday, two of us are off for our first dinner at Nota Bene. Any suggestions about what we should try? TIA.
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Aug 06, 2008 07:29PM
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The pickerel and the crispy duck salad are the best dishes in the city right now. No contest.
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Actually, I think that the suckling pig/boudin noir tart might win out in that contest!
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Yes, love, love, love the tart but IMO would rather eat it when the weather gets a little colder.
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Good point - and an excuse to go back.
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Had dinner there Tuesday evening and the place is beautiful. Service was outstanding and food was great. BYOW was welcomed and corkage was $40/bottle. Maybe a little steep but the stemware and wine service is very high quality. Have to agree about the Duck salad. It was awesome on a bed of shredded daicon and parsley with cashews. Trout Sashimi is wicked as was the fillet. Frites are crispy with a little shaved parmasean sprinkeed on top. Definatley will be a huge success-as Splendido-like service, delicious, well-priced food in a beautiful space will keep me and everyone else coming back.
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oh! yums!
when i was there, the charcuterie plate was definitely a winning combo of delicious meats, olives, beets and mustard (Kozlicks, no less), and the Jennifer's Blue Cheese Burger was also an delicious indulgence.
but- enjoy! i don't think you can go too far off base with a menu this tight. i even liked it better than splendido!
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Add me to the fan list. Went last night and had the suckling pig/boudin - outstanding. Also tried the charcuterie plate - again excellent, and Amusegirl wanted something lighter so asked if she could have the Barramundi (an appetizer) as a main. They served her a larger version of the appetizer as a main and seemed very pleased to have accommodated her. This fish is fairly mild (that's its nature) but was perfectly cooked and served.
This is a much noisier, bustling place than Splendido - I don't think they're sunstitutes - completely different concepts. But the outstanding food and service is common to both.Certainly a step up (including price) from a bistro - I felt it had more of a Pangaea feel. But I guarantee this will be the most difficult reservation in town whenever the Opera/Ballet is on just 5 minutes away. Reserve early (or go late).
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