I've known about this spot for a while, and not just because they are perennial sponsors of the local public radio station. One lovely prom night in the early 90s, my party checked in at 212, briefly, before heading across the street to TGI Fridays. Those were simpler times.
Tonight, we got a seat on the upstairs patio, so we decided to stay for dinner. 212 focuses on fresh, local, and organic ingredients. We knew the food would be up our alley. Unfortunately, the space (the inside dining rooms and bar) have not changed since that night in the 90s...we won't hold it against the place, but they could really use a new paint job.
We opened with some cocktails (mine was called "honey badger", haha) and their pork belly appetizer.
(the pictures aren't great tonight - maybe a combination of the strong evening sun and the shadows, or maybe the terrible photographer?)
Both of us chose fish options off of the daily specials menu: she took the salmon and I chose trout.
Her salmon was lovely, and my trout dish was nice - I'll spare you that picture.
All in all, the dinner was well prepared and the service was nice. I might think that 212 is still at a price point and atmosphere better suited for "special occasions", if not prom nights...
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