DISCLAIMER: This post has been sitting in my "to publish" section for WEEKS because I was too lazy to upload pictures :o/
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How had I never noticed
City Cafe before? This modern American restaurant is huge, first of all, and it's just a block away from Charles Street in Mt. Vernon. I mean, it's literally in the thick of things over there.
To start the dinner off on a liquid note I ordered a
City 75 ($10) -
Hendricks Gin, Prosecco, and fresh lemon juice. It was crisp and refreshing, though a tad sharp for my taste - I am used to my French 75's having a bit of sugar in them.
Since I ordered a $10 (!) drink, I decided to not splurge and order the
$15 Moroccan Lamb Burger -
Served on whole wheat flat bread with tzatziki sauce and a tomato, cucumber and feta salad. The burger was tasty and full of spices, though it was a bit well-done. I especially loved piling on the thick tzatziki sauce with every bite. I enjoyed the fresh salad as well, it was a very good meal.
My friend ordered the
Chilean Sea Bass ($30) -
Pan seared with jumbo lump crab, Buerre blanc, whipped potatoes and asparagus. I had a small bite and I quietly cried inside that I didn't order this instead because it was INCREDIBLE. The outside of the fish was buttery crisp, but the inside was soft and light and AMAZING. Oh Chilean Seabass, you are such a tasty fish even if your name is really Patagonian Toothfish and you're on the endangered list :(
At least it's good to know that if you're going to pay $30 for a dish, you will get what you paid for. The mash was also creamy and served as a good backdrop for the fish, which was the star of the show.
We ended up sharing the
Cake and Ice Cream for $8. The cake was soft and light and it was almost like an overcooked lava cake made from dark chocolate so it wasn't overly sweet. This was a good basic dessert, and serves it's non-adventurous role well.
Other important things to note:
- The service was incredible! My friend and I sat and chatted for 3 hours and we never once felt pressured to leave.
- They have complimentary valet parking!! Love!!!
- This would be a great choice for a large group
This was SUCH a great dinner! The restaurant was an open and large space with a very hip, modern feel to it. I really loved this place and can't wait to go back!
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