Nick has a good thing going - and it's even better with his new chef. On my last visit, I had lamb's liver pate (first try for me, hopefully not my last), stellar minestrone, greens with goat cheese, beautiful pine nut and red pepper lasagne, and melt-in-your-mouth Carlton beef tenderloin with black truffle butter sauce with very fresh veggies and potatoes. All that for $44? The salmon and duck offerings cost even less. Another $5 got me a lovely peach semifreddo. Did I mention the wine? The pinot list is wonderful (my latest love is Panther Creek), but there were good by-the-glass selections as well. The waitstaff was experienced and eager to help with wine choices. Nick's is not a trendy urban spot, but a place that celebrates good food and wine in a refined atmosphere that anyone can feel at ease. I'll definitely make the trip again.
Pros: reg'l, seas'l ingrd's, good value, great winelist
Cons: , creme brulee not good
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