Erika Oliver

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I came here for a dinner during an interview. It w...

I came here for a dinner during an interview. It was amazing! It was relatively loud as the resident is bustling and busy but the food made it worth it. We had Empanadas Platanos which were empanadas made with plantains in the dough and stuffed with queso fresco and black beans. They were hands down the best empanadas I have had. The plantains deliciously accented the black beans. I would HIGHLY recommend this appetizer. For my entree I enjoyed an "undressed enchilada." This dish was composed of a homemade blue corn tortilla covered with red sauce, crema, queso fresco and delicious fall vegetables such as carrots, brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes and squash. I really enjoyed the fall flavors! For dessert I had the lime and passionfruit sorbet. It was just the right amount of tart and sweet to enjoy for dessert. It is clear that the chef places a significant amount of thought into creating recipes that have deliciously balanced flavors, and highlight various flavors in the dishes. Definitely would love to go back to this restaurant!