Recess

I don't like fruit desserts but Recess served me one. More specifically, the BEST fruit dessert of ALL TIME. Rich and salty pistachio streusel, creamy and tangy cream cheese custard, slightly sweet warm apple-pear compote ... top 5 dessert of my life (and it's probably the only non-chocolate entry in the top 20).  They even put a candle in it (somehow?) for my birthday, whatta nice touch.

During this visit, they also served me one of the best slabs 'o meat I've ever had - venison steak with cornmeal grits, abalone mushrooms, charred tomato demi.  I truly couldn't stop smiling and shaking my head while eating it.  It was "please punch me in the face so I know this is real" good.

What else can I say?  It has been about a year since my last visit, but Recess hasn't changed a bit. Still amazing me with every bite, an unbelievable experience for any food lover.

Finally a chef that respect food! Expertly prepared, delicious, high quality food. Casual/dressy and 100% worth every penny. My favorite place to take anyone who wants an amazing food experience.

This is the fourth time I've eaten at Recess so far. Once again pretty much everything was excellent. The food expertly prepared, delivered in a touch of fine dining meets casual environment. The wine pairings were excellent and all in all for what you get everything is quite affordable. These meals remind me of experiences I've had in much larger cities at much pricier restaurants.

Since the menu changes every night, you simply need to check to see if you're interested, but I've just made reservations and shown up and never been disappointed.