Ivan (ivan-yushin-squirrel)

It's a very elegant place with outstanding service (really, I wouldn't say it without a solid reason . Milk Buns and butter To start, we were served with got mi... Weiterlesen It's a very elegant place with outstanding service (really, I wouldn't say it without a solid reason . Milk Buns and butter To start, we were served with got milk buns with salted tomato butter as an amuse bouche. The freshly baked milk buns were similar to brioche, but a bit lighter on texture, and the tomato butter was a first sign of the Joni’ chef’s creative approach. Beef Tartare I was a bit surprised to get beef tartare on a waffle, but the result was spectacular. Hand chopped beef with smooth egg yolk sauce has a pleasantly fresh taste due to the unique elderberry capers (it’s possible to pickle buds or berries from other plants, not just the commonly used Mediterranean variety . The mildly sweet, yet overall pretty light einkorn waffle made beef tartare experience unforgettable. My sincere compliments to the chef for such an amazing creation! Halibut This was the most delicious halibut dish I ever ate. Fantastically tender with some salty notes from the roe and delightful textural contrast from finderling potatoes (usually I don't eat potato, but this dish was a rare exception! Steak Frites The striploin was cooked to the perfect medium rare condition, but wasn't tender as I hoped. Although, horseradish cream improved the taste, but it was a bit of a disappointment in comparison to the other culinary  masterpieces on the menu. Peach Torta French style peach tart not too sweet,  not too crispy, but rather nicely soft and smooth in texture, reminiscent of muffin dough, elevated by airy crème fraiche and refreshed with mint leaves. It was a delicate fusion of American/Canadian and French bakery traditions. Sea Buckthorn Crème It was a version of Pavlova – a toasted meringue dessert with white chocolate, a bit of raspberry and some Sea Buckthorn sauce which added great summer freshing sourness. The fantastic contrast of textures and a delightful play of different “shades” of sweetness. Overall, it was a fabulous experience. The restaurant is highly recommended. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5