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I've had the pleasure of sampling a few of Chef Chris Coombs' delicious creations at various charity events, namely:
- Chefs for Obama where one of my favorite dishes of the evening was showcased by Chef Chris.
- A lovely duck liver mousse at Cooking for a Cause and
- A simple pretzel roll at Movers & Shakers
These three brief but gratifying encounters solidified my determination to visit both establishments in the near future.
First up, dbar...
I gladly welcomed a carbs and pork-laden brunch after I hosted a 12+ hour Mint Julep Crawl across the Back Bay the day before.
It was a quiet Sunday afternoon when we arrived at the restaurant, which is perfect when trying to experience the true heart of a place and its service sans the hustle and bustle of a loud dining room.
The decor was sleek and trendy (in a good way)...from the dim indoor lighting, taking advantage of natural light peeping through the windows, to the dark wood bar and booths.
Our service was fantastic, thanks to Craig and the management team.
Hair of the dog:
I enjoyed both the Mango Mosa and the Grand Mimosa (because who seriously could dislike Grand Marnier in your mimosa).
I can't wait to try the creative, more savory Bloody Mary cocktails, like the Bloody Wasab with Japanese horseradish, the Black & Blue with blue cheese and pepper, or the Roasted Garlic Bloody with fire-roasted garlic!
dbrunch (as they titled it):
The generous portion of buttery brioche french toast was good, served with fresh fruit and a berry coulis.
I loved my omelet filled with garlicky duck confit, sauteed spinach, gruyere cheese and topped with chopped chives. The seasoned home fries and side of bacon were wonderful. You'll love the potatoes if you enjoy rosemary even half as much as I do.
The Virginia Country Ham Croque Monsieur (a "Hot brown" sandwich with ham) was a treat. The buttery, grilled pain de mie was fantastic as was the homemade mustard and gruyere. The Sauce Mornay was light (almost whipped?) and simply delicious. The greens with vinaigrette was bright and super fresh.
Overall, our food was fantastic and I look forward to trying more, especially since the menu is ever changing! dbar apparently knows how to keep things new and fresh!
Next stop...Deuxave...I'm already internet stalking the menu :0)
http://dbarboston.com/
