I was fortunate enough to have a working lunch today with a wonderful woman – at Olivia. Named, by Bon Appetit Magazine, as one of the Top Ten New Restaurants in America for 2009.
Upon walking in, I was delightfully greeted by a garden at the back of the building. You know what that means…FRESH! (or at least it’s a good cover-up) I met a friend who was already there and there was a carafe of cold water on the table ready for my semi-hungover ass to indulge in. Perfect.
Upon seating, the waiter brought over a small dish of divinely marinated olives. Red olives too! My lunch guest had the Seared Tuna and Beautiful Salad ($15) and it looked scrumptious. Tuna was cooked rare and absolutely perfect. Had I not been busy stuffing my dang pie hole, I would have tried it. I had the (not on the menu) Heart of Romaine wedge salad ($7)…complete with heavenly tasso…and the Potato and Leek Vichyssoise ($8). It was velvetty and creamy and drizzled with a perfect tad of Texas Olive Oil. Who knew!
The service was pristine, the food outstanding, and the atmosphere rounded out a near perfect lunch escape!
I hear they have a Brunch menu to rave about. So, if you’re in the area, GO!
Thank you, Olivia, for such a wonderful experience,
GBJ