This is my second visit to Ryland Inn. My first v...

This is my second visit to Ryland Inn. My first visit a few months ago was for a client dinner and the experience was underwhelming. Our server was inattentive and the food was just okay. I am glad I have it another chance tonight.

My server, Kat, was awesome. She was relatively new but she has the instinct of a well seasoned professional. She picked up on small subtle ques and was the perfect mix of attentive but not hovering. She was waiting on another older couple and I heard the woman tell her exactly that!

The foie gras appetizer with cold foie g ras terrine and seared foie g ras, fried fava bean mash and fresh spring peas, chanterelles, and rhubarb puree was outstanding!

The veal porterhouse with spring nettle mousse and a morel sauce was outstanding! The use of the bitter greens and spring onions made the rich morel sauce sing. The plate was incredibly well constructed and flavors balanced. Without the bitterness of the greens the sauce might have been too rich.

Dessert....which I do not order frequently was also excellent. My only criticism was the berry cobbler had a bit of raw dough but the rhubarb sorbet on top of the buttery drop biscuit topping and the berries was inspired. Often I find desserts too sweet and not worth it but I thoroughly enjoyed the berry cobbler with rhubarb sorbet.

I am so glad I have this restaurant another chance...my previous experience may have been an off night but I am pretty sure the service was a big piece of it and Kat/Cat made it a wonderful evening for all her tables.