Best in Raleigh? Well... We started with the devilled eggs, and the chicken liver pate. The eggs were excellent, creamy and piquant. The pate texture was good, but the flavor was bland, the theme of the evening. My husband chose the short ribs, which were tasty, although the pastry topping was so tough and flavorless he abandoned it. I had the chicken in butternut squash gravy. The chicken was well-presented, but there was no discernable flavor. I understand the chef believes in letting the flavors of the food speak, but this only works if the raw ingredients have a lot of natural flavor. It wasn't just that the flavors were subtle, they were undetectable. If I hadn't read the menu, I wouldn't have known what was on my plate. Dessert was an unimpressive chocolate creation. We will probably give it another try, but our expectations will be much lower.
Pros: good location, plenty of parking, pleasant atmosphere
Cons: tables too close, bland food, service just okay
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