clyde common

With family in town, Isaac and I were able to do some more exploring of the city this weekend. Food exploration. Thai restaurants (which are rampant here, so with fierce competition, it's pretty easy to find deliciousness of this Asian sort), Sushi, dessert and European cuisine. Everything was fantastic, but perhaps my favorite was Clyde Common.

From their website:

Opened in May 2007 by Nate Tilden and Matt Piacentini, Clyde Common is a European style tavern serving delicious food and drinks in a casual and energizing space.
Chef Chris DiMinno draws inspiration for our menu from domestic and foreign cooking traditions, as well as from the farmers, foragers and ranchers who provide us with extraordinary local ingerdients. ...
The Clyde bar features a large selection of American whiskeys, European bitters and local craft spirits. Our rotating list of house cocktails emphasizes classic techniques, fresh ingredients, and modern sensibilities.
Bryon Adams-Harford and Nate Tilden design our wine list to complement the wide range of flavors and textures in our cuisine, while showcasing growers, traditional methods and small producers.

Obviously, so much of a food experience includes the environment and overall tone of the atmosphere. And being an interior designer, the architectural function and aesthetics never go unnoticed. So since this space was awesome, I never felt obligated to question the food or presentation. I LOVED the brilliantly simple and understated interior and how it worked with the food... and of course, everything was SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!

ooo... I just can't wait to go back!!! mmm

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