Reviews
Nice decor and good service. But the food was just bizarre. It tried hard but completely flopped. There was a melon salad which came with a black sauce. The person who delivered did not know with the black sauce was. I guessed it was charcoal and that proved to be true. It really did not work. The melon was not ripe and the texture of the charcoal was unpleasant. Several people ordered the schnitzel which had no flavor until you put some jam on it and then it became fried chicken with no oil, no salt, and jam on it. It was a big flat dry tasteless piece of fried poultry that you were supposed to put jam on. One person ordered the steak frites, and snuck a picture of it to show how small the piece of steak was. We ordered one small dessert for the table to share, and nine of us did not finish it.
Some dining adventures can be sheer magic. Such was our experience this past Saturday night when we took out of state family to Alchemy for dinner. it was a magical mix of wine, weather and a professional wait staff who took fantastic care of us. Kudo's to Christian, a great waiter, who saw to everything ... from dinner selections and a great wine pairing. The Caesar salad was a cut above, but the fig salad sent our taste buds into orbit. My filet was grilled as requested ... medium rare. Evan , the new chef found ae free minute to come out of the kitchen and introduce himself. His outward, embracing personality is reflected in his cooking. Reservations are a good idea.
We had a fantastic experience at Alchemy and we will be returning for sure. The food was amazing and worth going just for that but the service impressed us just as much. We made a last minute reservation for our anniversary and they were able to get us in which was great. The staff were attentive but not over bearing and they answered our questions and made sure we had what we needed. Our server was brilliant and he made our dining experience top notch. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate inside and the outdoor seating was spacious and peaceful. As we were leaving the deer were meandering up the hill. The aged ribeye was perfect and absolutely huge. The lamb shank was delicious and tender. Everything had amazing flavors without being overwhelming. The drinks were pleasant as well. I would recommend Alchemy for a special celebration or just a pleasant evening out.
Atmosphere was great as was the service. The food on the other hand had some issues. 1. The scallop appetizer comes with three scallops. There were four of us. We indicated we would be happy to pay a bit more to have a fourth scallop added. We were given a lame excuse about keeping the count correct. 2. The duck dish was good but not up to the price level. The breast portion was a bit tough. 3. The filet mignon had a hunk of gristle and too much fat. Not what I would expect at a dining establishment of this caliber.
To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was dressed right. Place is a bit fancy but they didn’t treat us like outsiders. Had a glass of Pinot and the duck breast. Both hit. Service was a little stiff, but the food was really well done. Would come back if I wanted to impress someone.