Note:  All A ratings were given to superior gourmet food.  A+’s were only given to food that actually made us make noises of joy.  In my roommates’ case, anything that made her cry (in a good way) got an A+.  Above average, very respectable food received B ratings.  C’s were average food that was a cut above McDonalds.  D ratings are of the processed, fast food variety and F’s are things that I would not feed my dog.

SERVER - (Matsie)  Our server Matsie was very helpful, efficient and also gave us recommendations for other dining experiences based on our taste.  I will be adding Palio at the Swan for future dining.
NOISE LEVEL – Very Low (but we were there right when they opened and they were not full).  Lovely Booths.
KIDS – ¼ of the table had children present.  No kid meltdowns when we were there.
ATMOSPHERE – Lovely, 30’s style Hollywood décor.  Very open.  Get a booth if you can so you can get a view of the whole floor.
COST - Moderate $$

Steamed Price Edward Island Mussels in Pressed Apple Cider, Thyme and Leeks - $6.50 (B+)
The mussels had a delicate flavor.  The cider gave the dish a slightly tart tang.  I found this to be not too filling.

Cremini Mushroom and Chevre Cheese Raviolo, tossed with Basil, Tomatoes and Citrus, Garlic Broth - $6  (A)
Marvelous, absolutely fabulous.  Just the right blending of flavors.  The garlic complements the cheese and mushroom without being overpowering.

Orecchiette Little Ear Pasta with Spinach, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms and Basil Cream Sauce with Shrimp - $18.30  (A-)
Wonderful, delicate sauce with the right balance of vegetables.  The shrimp add a nice touch.  They were fairly large and not overcooked. You can get them added to the dish or have it without.

Grilled 10oz. New York Strip Steak marinated in Ale with Chimichurri and Boniato Potatoes - $18  (B)
Cooked to perfection.  The seasonings were just right and did not over power the meat.  The steak itself gets an A however the salty potatoes brought down the score.

Blueberry Crème Brulee – $5.00  (B-)
A tad too sweet.  This dish does not have the solid caramelized sugar topping that is the signature to Crème Brulee.  It was more like a cobbler or Dutch Apple Pie  topping where bits of sugar were sprinkled about.  This took away a bit for us and we spent the rest of our trip searching for the perfect Crème Brulee with traditional top.  Did we find it?  Stay tuned.

Grapefruit Cake - $5.00  (A-)
Light cake with cream cheese frosting and the slight tang of grapefruit.  Not too sweet, very refreshing.  A lovely summer treat but a winner no matter the time of year.

Cosmopolitan - $5.75 (A) and Sour Green Apple Martini - $6.75  (A)
Served in chilled glasses, the Cosmo was made with gin instead of vodka and a tad sweet.  Very nice.  The martini was very good and NO cherry was added (I hate it when bar tenders do this.  The maraschino cherry juice changes the taste of the drink).
 

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