01/04/09

A more casual "Herbfarm" experience!

by juliannr

I would highly recommend this experience for anyone with a passion for food, especially locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The prix-fixe weekend supper club menu is a steal and the optional wine pairings were pitch perfect. The roasted pepper and tomato soup with pernod cream was exquisite. The braised short ribs in red wine sauce just melted in my mouth. And for dessert, the autumn fruit crisp with cinnamon-cayenne ice cream left me wishing I had more room left so I could ask for more! The atmosphere is fun and the focus is definitely on food. A wonderful choice for a celebration with a group!

• Pros: locally sourced ingredients, wonderful wine pairings
• Cons: not for quick dining

09/24/08

So Very Ordinary

by charlottevale

I hoped that the Art of the Table would be the answer to my dreams of a small, neighborhood restaurant where I could drop in for some light, delicious food and a good glass of wine. The wine is certainly available, but the food never rose above the ordinary.

I dined with a rather large party on a Monday night, and I have to say the service was excellent and the staff was affable and engaging. But I came for the food, and it disappointed. The croustini was topped with a bland, wilted greens and garlic over goat cheese. We ordered the curried vegetables only once due to their lack of any real flavor or innovation. The pork en brochette was dry and overcooked, lacked seasoning, and rested on a drab ratatouille. Everything served needed to be taken up a notch.

There are so many other restaurants that do small plates well that I don't believe I'll return to the Art of the Table anytime soon.

• Pros: Excellent service, good wine
• Cons: The food is only average

11/15/07

local food, multiple courses, great atmosphere

by lnrobin

Chef Dustin and front of the house artist Laurie have created a beautiful comfortable restaurant that focuses around fresh ingredients, creative menus, and travel photography. The supper club is built around 4 courses that change each week (along with the great pictures on the walls). Dustin presents the courses and describes the ideas behind them. Sit at a communal table to have some fun, or be romantic at a cozy table for two. I have been there for 4 supper clubs, and a few Monday night happy hours and never been disappointed.