A few weeks ago, I finally was able to dine at a restaurant that had been on my “list” for quite some time—Gilt Bar. A friend was in from out-of-town, and it seemed like the right time to experiment. I’d already been to Maude’s Liquor Bar, so I had similar expectations for Gilt Bar. The meal got off to a bit of a rocky start, as we had a reservation for a particular time, and then proceeded to wait for 15 extra minutes staring at the completely empty place where we were to be seated. I know that there are constantly restaurant seating/timing issues, but this was a little bothersome as the table was almost right in front of us.
If you enjoy rum, I highly recommend the Dark N’ Stormy. The cocktail was smooth and delicious, and I wanted to order more, but feared for a difficult next morning. As a group, we ordered the toast with sweet balsamic roasted garlic and olive oil. I’m a sucker for whole roasted garlic, so I figured that this would be an immediate hit with me—and it is was. I would like to try the ham and cheese toast at some point, but there was only so much that I could eat in one night!
We shared the heirloom tomato salad—‘tis the season! There were mixed reviews about the burrata, but overall, I enjoyed the salad and would recommend it if you go sometime soon. Overall, everyone enjoyed their respective meals—fennel salad; chicken; pan roasted Scottish salmon; and pork meatballs. Each person’s dish was flavorful.
One of my favorite parts of the evening was actually dessert. We ordered the pistachio ice cream, which came with two giant scoops in a frosted glass—perfect for 4 people who just wanted a little something sweet. The ice cream had the Goldilocks consistency—not too hard and not too melted. It was just right—smooth and creamy.
Despite the enjoyable meal, there were a few nits in the service. It’s not enough to stop me from going again, but I do think that I will try out a few other places in the meantime.
