Black Mission Fig radicchio, treviso, pine nuts, honey-sherry vinaigrette, figs
The salad definitely had a lot of texture from the radicchio which was a nice change from lettuce or spinach.  It leaned a little bitter as a result.  The dressing was light, maybe too light.  The pine nuts added some more crunch.  The figs were not very plentiful.

The gumbo was very hearty with plenty of meat and seafood.  I can’t say the depth of flavor was really there though.

I was told to get the chowder because it was a little different.  And this was true, because it was very hearty and chunky but, like the gumbo, it was lacking a little depth or maybe just salt?

The pan roast was very rich.  Heavy cream and uni comprised the body of the pan roast, while fat oysters bobbed around.  The hunks of bread were good for soaking up all that richness.  Maybe it was too rich?  It was definitely not like the pan roast I’ve had at Ritter’s.

I can’t think of a more disappointing shrimp and grits.  While the shrimp was plump and well cooked, the overall seasoning of the entire dish was wholly lacking in punch.  Brenda’s French Soul Food shrimp and grits is the best I’ve ever have.  This was a far cry from those bold flavors.  It was a little bland.  Even the coloring of the dish is a little pale don’t you think?