Cassie, my best friend from high school was in town for a few days last month. We always make it a point to do at least one dinner date with just the two of us. Bestie time means lots of food and wine, and Blossom on Carmine seemed like the perfect date night spot. I came here for lunch once, but this time around, I really wanted to try their tapas.
Tapas calls for wine, and I started with Sauvignon Blanc before moving on Pinot Noir when it was time for the mushroom ravioli ($13) with shiitakes and truffle butter sauce. The kale salad ($11) with scallions, bell peppers, pomegranate seeds, and avocado dressing was really good. Just when I thought I was so over kale, it impresses me once again.
For me, the highlight tapa was definitely the seaweed caviar canapé ($11) with cashew and pine nut cheese, sliced cucumber, golden beet, and dill on a crunchy crostini. This vegan creation is beautiful and oh so delicious. Slightly messy to eat, but well worth it.
The buffalo risotto croquettes with blue cheese sauce ($10) were good, but very dense. Unfortunately, the blurry photos don’t do the plating justice. The dim lighting just didn’t go well with the iPhone, and I hate to use the flash when I’m at a crowded restaurant.
P.S. The mushroom ravioli was so good, we asked for a second order of it as soon as we were done with the first! I got the soy bacon cheeseburger ($17) to go as a surprise for John, and I snuck a bite the next day… Oh. My. Goodness. Vegan. Burger. Heaven!
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Sandhya
atLooks so yummy!
wazwu
atIt was! I gotta go back soon and get an order of the yummy burger for myself. :)
Mitzie Mee
atI agree, no tapas without wine:):)
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