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<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #f4f5f5;">I made a reservation here before Nick Elmi won top chef and unfortunately had to cancel. Needless to say, the timing could not have been worse, because in the intervening time, he won Top Chef, and I have not been able 10167820 to get back in since. I've been forced to jog by it every other night on my run and watch people enjoy what was, until last night, beyond my reach. Luckily, last night a series of unfortunate events involving snow, cancellations, and an unexpectedly open evening combined to result in an open table for four at Laurel and an invitation for me from a friend.
We arrived on this frigid evening to a warm, welcoming, 10167820 and intimate BYOB Laurel, armed with several bottles of wine between the four of us. After everyone arrived, our server explained the options to us. We could order either a la carte or do the chef's tasting menu for $85. If we did the tasting menu, the whole table would have to do it. I am mostly vegetarian at home, but will eat birds of any kind when I'm out to eat, so I was worried my restrictions would keep the table from ordering the tasting menu. Luckily, Chef Elmi was able to provide a tasting menu with that in mind. I would suggest that if you have dietary restrictions and you have a reservation further in advance than day of, that you let the restaurant know ahead of time.
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Salt Roasted Beet Salad--I love beets, 7ea99ed1b6714702bd5343b786c98bee I love salt, I love pralines. This dish had them all. While I forgot about it later on when discussing dishes with my friends at the table, reflecting now reminds me that this dish was superb. The beets were nicely done with just the right amount of salt to go with their sweet earthiness. The praline flavor came by way of some kind of foam or sauce and was delicious.
Foie Gras and Cocoa Torchon, Radicchio Jam, 10167820 Gooseberry-Saffron Gelee--I enjoyed this interpretation of this dish. The cocoa added a bitterness that you could really continue to taste after you took the last bite.
Duck Confit Cassoulet--this was my favorite dish of the evening. There is not a ton of duck confit in the dish, but I still managed to get the flavor in every bite. The creaminess from the quail egg and the interesting flavor of the onion ash took this dish to the next level. My only criticism is that the serving was too small, I could have eaten a cereal bowl of this.7ea99ed1b6714702bd5343b786c98bee
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