A few weeks ago was my first wedding anniversary. My husband and I wanted to find a place that would really be special for us to celebrate. Both our parents apparently had the same idea and surprised us with gift certificates to Restaurant Eve. So we made a reservation for the Tasting Room. I’m so glad we did, because I have to say, I don’t think I have ever been so spoiled by a restaurant in my life.

We Are Enjoying Our Anniversary Dinner!

When I made the reservation I mentioned that I was gluten- free. They greeted us at our table with a personal basket of gluten-free bread for me, as well as the usual basket of bread for my husband. I have to say, I’d spend the money to go back there just for the bread. In fact, I wonder if they do take out, to allow me to pick up their gluten-free bread. That’s how amazingly delicious this bread was.

The rest of the meal was a culinary delight as well. We got the five course tasting experience. They told me that anything on the menu could be prepared gluten-free, except for two items. It was such a liberating experience for me, I really felt like I could let loose and enjoy myself for once without any dietary restrictions. Every course that came out was artfully arranged and prepared to perfection. I also liked that I was forced to step out of my comfort zone and try things that normally I’d be too timid to imagine eating.

For the real adventurers they also offer the seven and nine course tasting options, where you do not order for yourself and instead just have the chef send out dishes for you. The expense is not that much greater than the five, but that was a bit too far out of my comfort zone for me. Maybe I’ll work up to that for our five year anniversary.

Overall, our experience at Restaurant Eve far surpassed our expectations. We felt like royalty for a night. Two servers were assigned to just our table. A sommelier came by and chose our bottle of wine for us. And our whole meal was served at a leisurely pace that allowed us to sit and chat comfortably for over three hours. You do not feel that usual pressure to vacate the table so it can be turned over for the next seating. Instead you’re encouraged to linger and enjoy. We shared with them at the end of the evening that it was our first anniversary. One of our servers returned a moment later with a goody bag including a gift certificate to return another time this summer. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the night that much more special.

Restaurant Eve takes the dining experience to a different level. It truly felt personalized and true to the title “dining experience” rather than just a meal. I highly recommend going there yourself for your next special occasion. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.

-Joyana (JPM)

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