Charleston Restaurant

Fantastic dining experience. My best meal so far and by far in 2007. Definitely on the pricey side but the way you can make your own tasting menu worked well with me.

I started with a Tuna/cucumber tartar (small portion but yummy – A), followed by the crabcake with avocado and miniature tomatos (A+), the seared foie gras (A+) and the calf sweetbread (solid A). Each dish came paired with a well picked wine.

The cheese selection was also terrific and the waitress recommended a white which initially surprised me but went perfectly with the oozing creamy goat cheese.

The desserts were very good but not quite the same level as the other courses.

Service was just excellent, with knowledgeable staff who are always aware of what you have coming next (which can be a challenge given the freeform aspect of the tasting menu).

This restaurant alone makes me want to go back to Baltimore.