http://www.rootcellarcafe.com/
First of all, they have their own microbrewery. They usually have three brews at a time, and all of them good. You can also buy a growler from them and take home some of their beer, which means we started with a flight (sampler) of beers while we perused the menu. This way we could decide what to take home with us and also what to eat with our meal!
Secondly, whoever they have cooking in the kitchen these days is nailing it. Everything we had was seasoned and cooked perfectly, from our starter (seared tuna with sweet chili and wasabi sauce) to our entrees. Furly ordered off the seasonal menu, choosing the "local lamb lollipops," which were served au jus with carrots, parsnips and mashed potatoes. I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic crusted rib eye with mashed rosemary red potatoes and tempura asparagus "fries". The sides were every bit as lovely as the meat on our plates, which brings me to the next thing that makes the Root Cellar great:
They really care about the food. Everything is always impeccably fresh. The seasonal menu and items listed as "local" reflect a conscious effort to bring whole, real food to their customers. Even the coffee is excellent.
As we ate our entrees, Furly watched a table of four behind me order and destroy, first one bread pudding, then a second. We took this as our cue and got a to-go box, ensuring we could fit some of that warm gooey dessert in our bellies. As you might expect, it was amazing. Beginning to end, this meal was a triumph.
One more thing: the service was excellent, and our to-go box was biodegradable instead of Styrofoam.
So, now that I've experienced lunch and dinner at this fabulous foodie's haven, who wants to join me for brunch? Mimosas, anyone?
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