... eclectic, seasonally influenced. "out of the ordinary," a phrase that accurately describes (chef Justin) Perez and his inventive food. ... Artfully plated dishes surprise the diner with offbeat combinations that nonetheless seem born for one another, as in the peppery arugula salad dressed in a truffle vinaigrette with shaved Asiago cheese, pomegranate seeds and fresh figs. A thin tube of bittersweet chocolate accentuates the earthy, rich flavors of a perfectly cooked elk chop in a savory cabernet and chocolate sauce with blueberries. A crust of crunchy hazelnuts highlights the moist, meaty texture of a halibut steak in a pool of lobster truffle butter."

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