Gardenias

I feel like some of the negative reviewers may have gone to the Burger King down the street by mistake, because this cute, local restaurant was great for me. I was impressed with the vegetarian dishes -- the Fugu Persimmon Bruschetta with Ricotta was a stand-out success, and the Roasted Beet Ravioli, was a pleasant surprise, not overly salty but still very flavorful. The service was quick and attentive.

Am I the only one who doesn't mind paying for bread? News flash: if you go to a restaurant and get the bread for "free," the restaurant is just raising the prices of the other dishes to pay for bread for everyone. This restaurant gives you the option to opt-out and not order bread, if you want. Love it!

The only dish that missed the mark for me was the Risotto with Wheat Berries, Squash and Garbanzos. The texture and temperature was delicious, but the flavor was a little flat. The Mushrooms Reggiano on top were perfectly cooked, and they _made_ the dish.