After another Untermann rave review, I had high hopes especially given the Chez Panisse roots of Chef Lee. Things started out with a spectacular lemon rosemary bread (from Della Frattoria in Petaluma) and an awesome Clerico Barbera which the waitress decanted for us in a superb decanter. Unfortunately, my duck was unacceptably over-salted and undercooked to the point of being tough and sinewy, difficult to cut even with a steak knife. I believe the delicious rich, dark, deep smokey flavor of duck is not achieved until the meat nearly begins falling off the bone (as Julia Child's steam-roasted method!). Eccolo's, however, disappointed: $25.00.
Pros: Fabulous Bread, Warm Service, Great Location
Cons: , Undercooking, Just OK Desserts
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