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With the culinary style of an artist and the decor of a romantic historian the only thing you could complain about is the service...and even that is beyond reproach.

In the style of a Spanish and French fusion Chef Philippe Thomelin demonstrates that his 20 years of culinary study have not been put to waste. Dishes such as his Pasta Rotolo with Cod & Scallop Mousse, Prawns, and Espelette Pepper Beurre Blanc with have your mouth watering and your mind wondering what all these ingredients came from.

The portion sizes are not typical, so be wary of over ordering food. Two small plates and one large plate are often more than enough for two people.

The decor leaves no detail unattended. The building itself is like that of a small brick European cottage and the interior walls are a hand painted depiction of a Russian fairytale. I can't fail to mention that the service is also highly polite and attentive.

Based on the positive reviews of this restaurant, I can only surmise that they were from friends and family of the Chef. I went to this restaurant this past week and was charmed by its curb appeal, cozy decor and wait staff. It all went down hill once we ordered a bottle of wine and 5-6 dishes. The wine was Ok and moderately-priced but every single dish...while it sounded great on the menu...was amateurish, taste-less and just down-right boring. I wouldn't go back for anything other than a glass of wine before or after a movie...but then again...maybe not even then.

other than the rabbit which was a bit too salty, the dishes were quite good and not too expensive. Worth...